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Merry Widow ( Opera Holland Park ) 2006 reviewed: Friday, June 8, 2007 "Rebecca Caine was marvellous as Hanna. Her firm , clear voice and excellent diction were a pleasure, and her acting was just knowing enough without ever being arch. Her timing was perfect, her jokes landed properly, and her " Vilja" was beautifully done. " Opera Magazine - Warwick Thomson " Best of all, thankfully is the Widow herself, the glamorous , magnetic , Hanna Glawari. Rebecca Caine sings the wistful " Vilja" with silky elegance , dances with infectious panache , and gives us a multi shaded heroine to cherish - just as vulnerable as she is feisty , it's a performance to treasure , and it's one that breaks all the surface gloss to find the true emotional heart of Lehar's confection. In a mixed season so far at Holland Park , Caine's show- stealing turn is an undoubted highlight." The Times - Neil Fisher "As the eponymous heiress, Rebecca Caine slips effortlessly between artful flirtation and artless candour, looking a million dollars , and singing with a sweet , delicate soprano. " The Independent on Sunday - Anna Picard " Hanna , of course , should be the star of the show and was in Rebecca Caine's glamorous and beautifully sung performance. This Widow was merry all right - but she was wistful and nostalgic, too . Most importantly, she commanded respect. " The Independent - Edward Seckerson |