Pasatiempo wrote:
“When it comes to reviewing a production of The Turn of the Screw, there’s only one question that absolutely matters — does it successfully convey the increasing horror and tension that make Benjamin Britten’s chamber opera a 20th-century masterpiece?”
“In the case of the Santa Fe Opera staging led by conductor Gemma New and director Louisa Muller, which opened on Saturday, the answer is absolutely yes.”
Broadway World wrote:
“Special kudos to Conductor Gemma New (SFO Debut), who leads with authority and an energy that matches the haunting, eerie score. The 13-piece orchestra did a fantastic job of bringing Britten’s music to life – there truly is nothing better than a live orchestra for a musical performance.”
Santa Fe Reporter wrote:
“I won’t ruin the ending (or my view of it), but will instead highly recommend the entire experience, from the beautifully eerie music, thanks to conductor Gemma New (in her SFO debut) to each of the individual performances (the young singers Blitz and Baumgarten were particularly impressive). As governess, Stucker is preternaturally emotive, just as Ryan projects supernatural menace.”
