Fricka in DAS RHEINGOLD

Rotterdam Philharmonic Tour

“A great cast. Jamie Barton and Christiane Karg were pure luxury as the goddess sisters.”
–Peter van der Lint, Trouw

“A very special night. Barton was a very assured Fricka, also suitable for that role in Die Walküre in my opinion.”
–Peter Franken, Place de l’Opera

“This musical direction requires an exceptionally high level of vocal penetration. Jamie Barton impresses with a Fricka who is certainly in love, but is already filled with a fierce jealousy that the voice accentuates.”
–Jose Pons, Ôlyrix

“American mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton as Fricka was Volle’s equal as a goddess. Playfully, she distinguished herself above all as the protector of her sister Freia.”
–Silke Blume, Badische Neueste Nachrichten

“As Fricka, Jamie Barton succeeds in wrangling the complexity of the role with her flexible mezzo.”
–Thomas Molke, Online Musik Magazin

“The ruling gods are embodied by Jamie Barton, a dignified and energetic Fricka, and by Michael Volle…  Captivated by so much splendor, the public was not mistaken about the exceptional nature of the evening, and gave a triumph to all the protagonists.”
–Matthieu Roc, Les Clefs ResMusica

“The American mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton made the role of Fricka very vivid with her versatile voice, vacillating between arguments and flattery towards her husband, who thinks about marital fidelity too freely.”
–Christoph Wurzel, Bachtrack

“On the women's side, Jamie Barton asserts her substantial capabilities in service of a rather sober incarnation of Fricka, the character appearing commanding without being sour or grumpy.”
–Stéphane Lelièvre, Première Loge

“A better cast imaginable for Das Rheingold is hardly imaginable. The chance to hear the American mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton in one of her best roles, that of Wotan's wife Fricka, is very special.”
–Jenny Camilleric, de Volkskrant

“The artists blend into this narrative approach with such conviction… Jamie Barton conveys a sensual and already cantankerous Fricka.”
–Christophe Rizoud, Forum Opéra