Updates Sunday March 20, 2011 Review of 'The Marriage of Figaro In Concert' at Sarnia's Imperial Theatre added … Theodore Baerg's narration scaled the work down and clarified the action without sacrifice to the story. The performers all made sure that what they were doing depicted both the nature of their roles and the character's intent at that moment. They captured the expressive qualities of music beautifully. During the opening duet Conlan Gassi and Rachel Weisdorf sounded as if they rapturously happy. Cherubino sounded as if he (she) was yearning for the Countess. The Count sounded furious when he thought his wife was cheating on him … … Read the Review Thursday November 11, 2010 Review of Project Aria at Sarnia's Imperial Theatre added … These things always work better when there's a couple of culprits around who can present themselves as "opposing forces". This show had that and then some. Pianist Stephanie Mara played off as his "Straight Man" exceptionally well. Her poised cheerful presence served as a perfect foil for his moments of comic inspiration. She played beautifully. The repertoire ran from baroque to high classical through early romantic to contemporary and she made it seem as easy as falling off a log. There's joy in her playing. She makes it warm and inviting … … Read the Review | 
