Reviews
Sacramento, Turn of the Screw: In a spirited, flawless performance, a splendidly cast, convincingly directed, spectacularly sung and played production…Fenlon Lamb was straight-arrow strong as the Housekeeper Mrs.Grose. San Francisco Classical Voice 02/26/08
Daring ‘Turn of the Screw’ thrills with a fine cast: In the Sacramento Opera’s deeply engaging and highly provocative production…[a] strong performance also delivered by mezzo-soprano Fenlon Lamb as Mrs. Grose. The Sacramento Bee 02/25/08
Brahms’ beauty infuses stirring chamber concert: The marvelous mezzo-soprano, Fenlon Lamb….whose satiny voice marries the richness of her low register with a silky set of overtones…a vocal breakthrough for the series. The Toledo Blade 01/21/08
A smart, compact ‘Carmen’: Some of the power of this Carmen was the sense that there was always something being held in reserve [which] helped the slam-bang ending, when it came, pack more punch. Individually the voices were top-notch. Lamb’s portrayal of Carmen as sincere and even a bit elegant…made it work on her own terms, adding another element of freshness. Hippo Press 10/24/06
Granite State’s colorful ‘Carmen’ hits the mark most of the time: Fenlon Lamb [as Carmen] is a singer gifted with a wonderful, resonant voice that packs plenty of punch in all the right places in the score. OperaOnline 10/22/06
Scaled down ‘Rigoletto’ sung with zeal: Fenlon Lamb used her sultry mezzo winningly as she threw herself into the steamed up role of Maddalena. The Baltimore Sun 04/03/06
Orchestra, soloists superb in ‘Romeo and Juliette’ story: Among the supporting parts, Fenlon Lamb stood out with her resonant tone and excellent French in the trouser role of Stephano. The Akron Beacon Journal 02/12/06
‘Barber’ lathers on the laughs: The singers, for their part, seemed to be having a great time…Fenlon Lamb’s Rosina was every inch the saucy rebel. She navigated the highly ornamented passages with creamy ease. The Sacramento Bee 09/19/2005
Lyric Opera letter perfect with ‘She Loves Me’: Fenlon Lamb brings dry wit and knowing understatement to Ilona. The Cleveland Plain Dealer 07/05
Faust, Cleveland Opera: Fenlon Lamb was an animated, memorable Marthe. Opera News 02/18/05
Sweeney Todd, Cleveland Opera: One of Cleveland Opera’s most memorable outings to date…a cast of superb singers and actors. Fenlon Lamb (also benefiting from a restored aria) was a moving and convincing Beggar Woman. Opera News 02/05
‘Sweeney Todd’ shines in rich production: Fenlon Lamb nails the pathos that the mysterious Beggar Woman should project. The Plain Dealer 12/05/04
Hope shines through in stories of Holocaust: The production ‘Come to Me in Dreams’ has a stellar ensemble cast including Sanford Sylvan … Fenlon Lamb’s Wife abounds in allure and sympathy … the deceased wife whose nostalgic and seductive utterances merge with the bright sonorities of the piano. The Plain Dealer 6/10/04
‘Cosi fan tutte’ blessed with highly accomplished cast: Fenlon Lamb proved a charismatic Dorabella. Her impulsive, flirtatious characterization was supported by a dynamic, rich vocal sound that lent a mezzo weight and contrast … and what beautifully sung duets! Santa Barbara News Press 3/3/04
A G&S not to miss, ‘Iolanthe’ balances comedy, poignancy: The cast enters the spirit of the piece and never lets the humor or tenderness flag … his immortal mother, Iolanthe, whom Fenlon Lamb portrays with fetching dignity and vocal allure. The Plain Dealer 12/07/03
‘Werther’ Strikes a sad but good chord: In the last two acts when Charlotte tries to make sense of lingering feelings for Werther and her duties as the wife of bland, bourgeois Albert, Lamb did telling work vocally and theatrically. The Baltimore Sun 11/12/03
Hartford Symphony-Beethoven Mass in C: …featured four young and attractive sounding soloists…well prepared and polished. The performance had several remarkable moments. The blending of the female soloists, the richness of Aaron’s voice and the bell-like clarity of Lamb worked nicely. The Hartford Courant 11/02/02
Opera Vivente- Agrippina: In the title role, Fenlon Lamb revealed a bright, flexible voice, ever-vibrant phrasing and theatrical flourish. She was particularly impressive in the closing aria of Act 2, one of Handel’s most sparkling inventions. The Baltimore Sun
Baltimore Opera- Andrea Chénier: Lovely mezzo-soprano Fenlon Lamb sang the self-centered Contessa to perfection. The Washington Post