Download PDF“Under the deft baton of principal conductor Richard Buckley (returning this season as ALO artistic director), the vocal prowess of many of the principals is first-rate. Of special note is Houston native Hanan Alattar, whose glorious portrayal of Pamina points toward a starry future for the young lyric soprano.”
“ … Hanan Alattar, … making her Seattle Opera debut, and infusing princess Pamina with a playful joy not often seen in such a burnished, silvery soprano.”
“ The role of Leila is superbly sung by the silken voiced American soprano Hannan Alattar whose duets with Boe are the great feature of this performance.”
“Perhaps Leïla is the hardest part to pull off for she has to have the flexibility and ethereal quality for the more exotic moments and then rise to the forthright demands of the final act. Alattar’s tone is generally light and appealing and retains these qualities well even when taxed by some of the writing. She has lovely and fluid scales and a pleasingly precise trill as well; her singing has all the necessary bite needed.”
“Hanan Alattar sings Leila's coloratura sweetly and accurately rather than powerfully, which makes the role more poignant.”
“Hanan Alattar’s ... contributions to Acts II and III struck me as most distinguished, with an impeccable technique at her disposal – a genuine trill, gruppetti and all – and a real house-filling effortless upwards extension that was not so much impressive as plain thrilling. She could with profit draw a stronger sense of line in her solos, where she seemed more to be lead by the music than leading it, and also cultivate a fuller vocal texture in soft singing; but she’s a sympathetic stage presence and very striking-looking in that Maria Ewing sort of way, with large expressive features that register well even on a big stage. I’ve no doubt that a career in front-rank houses will ensue, and sooner rather than later.”
“Alattar’s spicy soprano suits the French repertoire and she looks the part.”
“The part of Leila was taken by the America Soprano Hanan Alattar. HGer voice was secure and she certainly looked the part of the desirable princess. The part carries with it considerable challenges however, not all of which Alattar surmounted with ease. Her Act One prayer, though, was one of the evening’s highlights.”
“The gem of the score, the haunting aria “Quanta gente che sospira,” went to the most stylish singer, lyric soprano Hanan Alattar
“It was fun to look at, and there were occasional moments of real connection between sight and soung: For example, during the dreamy aria sung by Clarice, one of the daughters, the rotating Earth floated serenely into view….soprano Hanan Alattar (Clarice) was lovely in the aforementioned moment of serenity ….”
“The soprano parts of the daughters are replete with coloratura roulades and passagework, ably handled by Albina Shagimuratova (Flaminia) and Hanan Alattar (Clarice).”
“Vocally, the strongest singers are soprano Hanan Alattar as one of the daughters , Clarice, and baritone Timothy Kuhn as on of the suitors, Ernesto.”
“Hanan Alattar was an able Micaëla, offering more than just an innocent foil to Carmen’s dark power.”
“Hanan Alattar’s Rosina…. found the right dramatic and vocal balance.”
“The familiar characters of the Count and Countess were well sung, with lyric poise, by tenor Sean Panikkar and soprano Hanan Alattar ”
“Hanan Alattar and Dorothy Byrne were exquisite in their limpid lyrical outpouring of the extended Act Two duet for Rosina and Susanna, a musical high point.”
“Likewise, Alattar boasted a magnetic, feline personality onstage and a crystalline soprano to match.”
“In spite of being given little stage business to work with, the vivacious Hanan Alattar managed to light up Musetta’s entrance.”
“Hanan Alattar is suitabley soubrettish as Musetta…”
“Tall regal soprano Hanan Alattar was cast as the faithful Konstanze. Her coloratura was glorious, and she was convincing as Belmonte’s steadfast lover.”
“It was, among other things, a great night for the sopranos, as both Hanan Alattar as Gilda and Tihana Herceg as Maddalena delivered stellar performances”