When Bianca Andrew, who was born in New Zealand, turns into someone on stage she doesn’t just do it with her wonderfully clear, warm voice. Searching for integrity, she gets to know every character in minute detail, sharing every reaction and emotion with us. Particularly impressive and gripping lately in Frankfurt were her portrayals of Aurelia in the world premiere of Vito Žuraj’s Blühen / Blossoming, Handel’s Xerxes and her triumphant first Sestos in Handel’s Giulio Cesare in Egitto. This winner of the 2021 Anny Schlemm Prize also won the hearts of audiences here with thrilling performances of Angelina (La Cenerentola), Hänsel (Hänsel und Gretel), Suzuki (Madama Butterfly) and Cherubino (Le nozze di Figaro). All the more reason to look forward to hearing this intelligent artist in recital with the wonderful Anne Larlee.
