LUCIA MATOS
 
Lucia Matos proved herself a superb conductor… …The playing throughout was remarkable, not only in accuracy, but in timbre and nuance as well. Their leader gave such unmistakable cues from the podium that one could not mistake her intent. Her right hand is precise while her left is carefully directed toward giving directions regarding dynamics, shaping of phrases and just how abrupt a cutoff should be.” Eric Eriksson, NW Review “The performance (of Cosi fan tutte) was truly gorgeous; a revelation for those that knew the piece as well as those who had never heard it before. Lucia Matos understands language in opera –not just the correct pronunciation of the words and their literal translations, but the deeper purpose of the text and the true meaning of the words to create character, propel the drama and communicate. She also loves and understands the voice. Recognizing the demands of the various roles and the singers’ individual strengths and limitations, she elicited superior performances from everyone.” William Swain, Opera Illinois