Lise Davidsen quits Jenufa ‘due to family emergency’
OperaStatement from the Lyric Opera of Chicago:
Due to a family emergency that required her immediate return to Norway, soprano Lise Davidsen has had to withdraw from Sunday’s performance of ‘Jenůfa.’ Stepping into the title role will be Ryan Opera Center soprano Kathryn Henry.
I hear it’s a bad Jenufa production with a good cast. Hope to hear Davidsen sing Strauss’ Four Last Songs someday.
Production isn’t as bad as the reviewers claimed. Cast was superlative – Davidsen & Stemme especially! Well, some of the male leads seemed uncomfortable with the size of the house.
I am glad I was able to see her on opening night. A truly stunning performance that will be in my memory for a long time. We all hope to see Lise Davidsen in Chicago again soon
Wish her well with her emergency. Never sounds good when that happens.
What a wonderful opportunity for Ms. Henry. Sorry, I’m not very familiar with Jenufa. But being a Janacek work, I imagine the role could be very challenging. All the best to you, and the Lyric Opera!
For the record Kathryn Henry did quite well. But it was disappointing not to have Lise Davidsen of course.