The Italian mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli clearly mark admission to the stage and transforms it. A few days ago appeared in the Opernhaus Zürich (Zurich Opera) as the Countess Adèle in the opera Le Comte Ory (Count Ory), written by fellow Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868). Bartoli, one of the best mezzo-sopranos of all time, almost manages to mesmerize with her movements, her acting skills and voice.
Le Comte Ory, comic opera in two acts, located in France in the thirteenth century met for six performances (January-February) to an outstanding cast of international artists, including three Mexican: tenor Javier Camarena (Count Ory), soprano Rebecca Olvera (Isoli), and baritone Armando Piña (Coryphée). Second photo above, Camarena and Olvera in their respective roles. 
The plot of this opera is hilarious. The Count Ory poses as a wise hermit who offers advice to women in a French village that they were left alone because their husbands are at war in the Crusades. Isoli, the page of Ory, is in love with the Countess Adèle, who had vowed chastity while her brother is still at war. The Count Ory is also in love with the Countess, who asks advice to cure your pain and it recommends fall in love, she makes Isoli. Ory, religious dress, and trying to win the love of Adèle, calling hospice reaches the castle, along with more than a dozen men. At the beginning and the end is exposed.
"It's a luxury to work alongside Cecilia Bartoli. It is the first time that we do together in leading roles. I met her in a presentation by Juan Diego Flórez, then I listened and here I am, "said Camarena , while signing autographs and allowed to take photos with his fans. 
Bartoli not save praise when speaking of its two Mexican partners: "Both act beautifully. Javier applicant plays a role in acting and singing, and is perfect as Isoli Olvera ". Bartoli passes its peak, with an agenda that does not leave free time. Not only is presented in the most important operas, but also burn discs, carefully chosen repertoire, giving concerts. In person is charming, patient and very willing to with people approaching. 
Le Comte Ory is a work flawlessly mounted. The scenery play creatively with the limits of space. A platform up and down to the basement making changes to characters and heavy objects such as cars. Music is provided by the Orchestra La Scintilla of the Zurich Opera, directed by Chinese musician Muhai Tang (next solo) . When it's my turn to speak with Cecilia Bartoli, after answering a few questions, I said that because American should feel proud of the actions of Camarena, Olvera and Pineapple. "We welcome American singers are very good, but we need more. They keep coming, please ...", stated with a generous smile.
Le Comte Ory
is one of the 40 operas that Rossini wrote. It is not known or valued most, however, its lightness, humor and playfulness makes it a timeless favorite of the public, which sold out in advance.
Camarena, said that playing the Count Ory has been a great challenge because it required sharp, scores and subtleties at the same time. "In terms of performance is not complex, because what prevails is the craftiness and lust, which are, incidentally, on the border to do a character of Count Ory hateful or vulgar, but laughter. Ory is a loser forever ... and I love all facets of range and converge " he said. 
Olvera is a constant presence at the Zurich Opera House. A few months ago, for example, appeared in L'Elisir d'amore , along the Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Flórez. She Bartoli Camarena and living in Zurich for some years, the latter because he is married to a Swiss. Photo left, Camarena and Olvera after the show. The first eight photos by Jef Rabillon, taken to the Zurich Opera House.
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