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Download PDFCurley's Wife, Of Mice and Men, Kentucky Opera
“Deborah Selig, as Curley's Wife, more than held her own against the forceful singing of the men. She coped easily with the role's high tessitura, acting up a storm as a real slut of a character, yet projecting the emotional desperation behind the façade.”
“Deborah Selig imbued Curley's Wife with vivid sexuality that, as the narrative demands, was both desperate and a little disgusting. She brought a strong, occasionally steely voice to the opera's single female assignment, and her Act III partnership with Hendrick's Lennie was adroitly managed.”
“Deborah Selig, as Curley's Wife, more than held her own against the forceful singing of the men. She coped easily with the role's high tessitura, acting up a storm as a real slut of a character, yet projecting the emotional desperation behind the façade.”
Charles H. Parson, Opera News Online
“Deborah Selig imbued Curley's Wife with vivid sexuality that, as the narrative demands, was both desperate and a little disgusting. She brought a strong, occasionally steely voice to the opera's single female assignment, and her Act III partnership with Hendrick's Lennie was adroitly managed.”
Andrew Adler, courier-journal.com
Elvira, L'Italiana in Algieri, Pittsburgh Opera
“Deborah Selig sang Elvira with impressive pipes.”
“Deborah Selig sang Elvira with impressive pipes.”
Andrew Druckenbrod, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Norina, Don Pasquale, Pittsburgh Opera Center
“The young cast, along with an excellent chorus of only eight people, makes the drama utterly convincing….[Selig] managed to delineate character with her voice as well as her actions.”
“The young cast, along with an excellent chorus of only eight people, makes the drama utterly convincing….[Selig] managed to delineate character with her voice as well as her actions.”
Robert Croan, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Soprano Soloist, Górecki 3rd Symphony, Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
“The concert was a beauty in every way… Selig -- a graduate student at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music -- spun a pure-toned, taut line as Mary entreats her son to share his wounds…Selig investing her low notes with earthy emotion.”
“The concert was a beauty in every way… Selig -- a graduate student at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music -- spun a pure-toned, taut line as Mary entreats her son to share his wounds…Selig investing her low notes with earthy emotion.”
Mary Ellyn Hutton, Cincinnati Post
Nannetta, Falstaff, Opera Roanoke
“Peter Castaldi was over the top as Falstaff….At least as good …[was] Deborah Selig as Nannetta Ford.”
“Peter Castaldi was over the top as Falstaff….At least as good …[was] Deborah Selig as Nannetta Ford.”
Seth Williamson, The Roanoke Times
Rose, Street Scene, Chautauqua Opera
“Selig was Rose -- her considerable beauty finely detailed, her voice richly capable of any emotional nuance, her character delineated by each gesture she made, her desperation almost palpable...”
“Selig was Rose -- her considerable beauty finely detailed, her voice richly capable of any emotional nuance, her character delineated by each gesture she made, her desperation almost palpable...”
Clair W. Van Ausdall Chautauqua Daily
Gianetta, L'elixir d'amore, Pittsburgh Opera
“Soprano Deborah Selig, a Pittsburgh Opera Center artist, showed promise in her brief but articulate appearances as Gianetta.”
“Soprano Deborah Selig, a Pittsburgh Opera Center artist, showed promise in her brief but articulate appearances as Gianetta.”
Andrew Druckenbroad, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Tina, Flight, Pittsburgh Opera Center
“Deborah Selig's Tina is the driving force in the relationship..”
“Deborah Selig's Tina is the driving force in the relationship..”
Mark Kanny, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Susanna, Le Nozze di Figaro, 2006 Connecticut Lyric Opera
“Susanna, sung by soprano Deborah Selig, was the star throughout. In ensemble and in arias, her sense of line and nuance were matched only by the sheer beauty of her tone and power of projection.”
“Susanna, sung by soprano Deborah Selig, was the star throughout. In ensemble and in arias, her sense of line and nuance were matched only by the sheer beauty of her tone and power of projection.”
Milton Moore, The Day
“Deborah Selig as Susanna deservedly earned someone's bravissima for her rich singing all the way through this long role, including a great "Deh, vieni" in Act 4, and for totally convincing acting with agile movement and a variety of facial expression that made this young lyric soprano one of the better actresses I've seen in opera.”
John Deredita, Opera List
Zerlina, Don Giovanni, 2006, Central City Opera
“The three leading ladies all but stole the show on Saturday Deborah Selig's Zerlina was sung well, her character emerging as a coquettish waif, easily smitten by the Don.”
“The three leading ladies all but stole the show on Saturday Deborah Selig's Zerlina was sung well, her character emerging as a coquettish waif, easily smitten by the Don.”
Marc Shulgold, Rocky Mountain News
“What a sexy little minx soprano Deborah Selig makes [Zerlina] ... production is blessed by the presence of three wonderfully talented women...is purely charming, both aurally and visually.”
Juliet Wittman, Wexford News
“...Deborah Selig's curious, sweet-voiced Zerlina perfectly compliments Mattsey's Don Giovanni”
Bob Bows, ColoradoDrama.com
“Other notable debuts include soprano Deborah Selig as the innocent but boldly flirtatious Zerlina”
Sabine Kortals,The Denver Post
Zerlina, Don Giovanni, 2006 Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
“Deborah Selig was absolutely stunning as the peasant bride Zerlina. Her “Vedrai carino,” comforting the beaten Masetto, was winning for its genuine charm, and one of the evening’s most delightful moments.”
“Deborah Selig was absolutely stunning as the peasant bride Zerlina. Her “Vedrai carino,” comforting the beaten Masetto, was winning for its genuine charm, and one of the evening’s most delightful moments.”
Janelle Gelfand, Cincinnati Enquirer
Adele, Die Fledermaus, 2006 Dayton Opera
“A truly great performance by the young and beautiful Deborah Selig as Adele...Her voice soared in the famous "Laughing Song.”
“A truly great performance by the young and beautiful Deborah Selig as Adele...Her voice soared in the famous "Laughing Song.”
Burt Seidel, Oakwood Register
Marion, The Music Man, 2005 Chautauqua Opera
“An unexpected treat for Wednesday's audience was the performance of Deborah Selig as Marion, the famed librarian. The role was announced to be performed by Rebecca Baxter, but Ms. Baxter injured her back and was unable to perform. Ms. Selig stepped in at the last moment, and performed with wonderful presence and visible confidence, including acting, singing, and dancing. ”
“An unexpected treat for Wednesday's audience was the performance of Deborah Selig as Marion, the famed librarian. The role was announced to be performed by Rebecca Baxter, but Ms. Baxter injured her back and was unable to perform. Ms. Selig stepped in at the last moment, and performed with wonderful presence and visible confidence, including acting, singing, and dancing. ”
Robert W. Pyler, The Post Journal
Mary Warren, The Crucible, 2006 Chautauqua Opera
“Soprano Deborah Selig in the important role of Mary Warren sang strongly”
“Soprano Deborah Selig in the important role of Mary Warren sang strongly”
Robert Finn, Chautauquan Daily
Amy, Little Women, 2005 Dayton Opera
“Amy is sung, in professional debut, by Deborah Selig. She has an expansive voice with remarkable beauty.”
“Amy is sung, in professional debut, by Deborah Selig. She has an expansive voice with remarkable beauty.”
Burt Seidel, Oakwood Register
“Deborah Selig's Amy transformed from a self-interested child to a loving young woman.”
Carl Simmons, Dayton Daily News
Soprano Soloist, Górecki 3rd Symphony, 2004 Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
“The concert was a beauty in every way...Selig -- a graduate student at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music -- spun a pure-toned, taut line as Mary entreats her son to share his wounds...Selig investing her low notes with earthy emotion.”
“The concert was a beauty in every way...Selig -- a graduate student at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music -- spun a pure-toned, taut line as Mary entreats her son to share his wounds...Selig investing her low notes with earthy emotion.”
Mary Ellyn Jutton, Cincinnati Post
Susanna, Le Nozze diFigaro, 2003 Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
“Selig made a striking Susanna, emanating sweet purity while projecting a luscious lyric voice. Her Act IV aria, "Deh vieni, non tardar," was a breathtaking moment.”
“Selig made a striking Susanna, emanating sweet purity while projecting a luscious lyric voice. Her Act IV aria, "Deh vieni, non tardar," was a breathtaking moment.”
Janelle Gelfand, Cincinnati Enquirer