Soprano
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Elektra, Monologue - "Allein. Weh! - Ganz allein" 9:06
“The real triumph of the cycle is Elizabeth Byrne’s emergence as a great Brünnhilde. . .she has the focus, engagement and control to follow the part credibly to its terrible end. . .Elizabeth Byrne, as Brünnhilde emerges as a significant artist. . . she rose to heights of burnished tone, her terrible commitment gripping the heart.”
David Benedict THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
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“Ms Byrne has a voice of flame and accuracy, the voice of a young person keenly in tune with herself, quick and 100 percent in her soft emotional responses. She also had vitality in her stage presence.”
Paul Griffiths THE NEW YORK TIMES
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Future engagements:
Minnesota Opera – ‘Salome’, Role of Herodias. Staging rehearsals March 22 – April 9. Performances at Ordway Center April 10, 15, 20, 24 at 7:30 pm and April 18, 2010 at 2 pm.
Portland Opera – ‘Hansel & Gretel’, Role of the Mother. Staging rehearsals October 11 – November 3. Performances November 5, 11, 13 at 7:30 and November 7, 2010 matinee.
Lyric Opera of Chicago – ‘Lohemgrin’ Role of Ortrud (cover). Staging rehearsals and Performances January 10 – March 6, 2011.
Lyric Opera of Chicago – ‘Elektra’ Role of the Overseer and cover of title role. Staging rehearsals and performances August 27 – November 4, 2012.