Julia Sporsén has returned triumphantly to Gothenburg Opera singing the title role in Tchaikovsky's Iolanta, receiving rave reviews from critics:
Soprano Julia Sporsén and tenor Adam Frandsen give extremely convincing portrayals of the lovers
Magnus Haglund, Göteborgs-Posten
Princess Jolanta, she who carries the miracle within her, is played with a blazing intensity by Julia Sporsén.
Martin Nyström, Dagens Nyheter
The main role of Jolanta is portrayed in a touching way by Julia Sporsén. Her way of inflecting complex emotions created a vivid connection with a person who struggles with doubt, wonder and love… Her portrayal of Jolanta was completely convincing.
boborg.se
Julia Sporsén's Jolanta is vulnerable, vibrant and longing, in that she feels that something is missing in her life. Her voice is flowing and full, but at the same time conveys a fragility, like that of someone in a borderland.
Mia Rådström, Tidskriften OPERA
Julia Sporsén and tenor Adam Frandsen…perform the leading roles with strong and dignified empathy with their acclaimed voices
Britt Nordberg, alba.nu
And Jolanta herself, sung by Julia Sporsén, shows once again that she is one of the finest soloists on the Gothenburg Opera stage. She also has a moving presence in her performance, as the tormented Jolanta.
Christofer Psilander, Scenkonstguiden
Read more about the production here.
