Maharani, The Last savage, odyssey Opera

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"His (Gabriel Preisser) Act 3 scene with Michelle Trainor’s sultry Maharani was not only a quintessential opera buffa set piece but the comic highlight of the evening as they both gradually realized that not only had they been lovers way back when, but also that Prince Kodanda, his daughter’s fiancé, is their child!"  

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"Odyssey Opera’s fine cast of singers delivered all the moments of lampoon with striking appeal.  Michelle Trainor brought just as much verve to the role of the Maharani, singing with transparent precision."  

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