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“Baritone
Kristopher Irmiter and Soprano Partica Racette proved to be real
singing actors, giving equal weight to both the dramatic and vocal
requirements of thier parts to create compelling, moving
performances. Irmiter had a strong stage presence as Sharpless,
the American consul. Even is his baritone haden’t been been so
richly expressive, it would have been possible to follow the
progression of his emotions by the expressions on his face.
Irmiter was especially effective in the second act when, faced with
Butterfly’s unwaivering trust in her husband, Sharpless can’t bring
himself to tell her Pinkerton has married an American
wife.”
-Times Tribune (San Francisco)
“Kristopher Irmiter sang beautifully as Sharpless, letting his part
come to the fore when needed or provide a musical foundation in
ensembles. The Act III trio for Pinkerton, Sharpless and Suzuki
was a musical highlight of the afternoon.”
-San Francisco Chronicle
“Baritone Kristopher Irmiter, a strong singer and intriguing stage
presence, was Sharpless. Where Suzuki is assertive, the
well-meaning Sharpless takes too little action too late. Irmiter
was always starting to move, then stoping himself - his effective way
of showing his character to be indecisive and, finally, weak.”
-Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee)
“One almost always hears a baritone as Sharpless, the American
Consul. Kristopher Irmiter, a bass-baritone, brought a darker but
interesting vocal color to his music.”
-Shepherd Express (Milwaukee)
“Kristopher Irmiter was a first-rate Sharpless. His Baritone
sounded rich and steady, and he created a character of true sympathy
and moral fiber.”
-The Beacon Journal
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