Ambur Braid scores a hat-trick in Lyon
9/10/2024
Following triumphs for Opéra de Lyon as Eva (Schrecker’s Irrelohe) and Die Färberin (Die Frau ohne Schatten), Ambur Braid has made her third role debut for the house as Marie (Wozzeck) to critical acclaim:
“Even more impressive is the Marie of the Canadian soprano Ambur Braid, with a vocal amplitude without limit, but without ever forcing the line, always attentive to the diction so essential for this repertoire, and a stage presence that commands respect.” — Premiere Loge, October 2024
“Ambur Braid takes on the role of Marie with a nonchalant naturalness and all the ambiguity that befits this woman: attached to Wozzeck, but succumbing easily to the drum major, she does not forget to be a mother. The voice is deep and fleshy, the high notes take off but the vocals remain well attached to its solid roots.” — Opera Online, October 2024
“Incandescence characterises Ambur Braid’s Marie”
- Resmusica, October 2024
“The soprano Ambur Braid, as Marie, faces obstacles with determination, a cold and suspicious stature towards her husband, whom she treats almost like a stranger, as well as the protective and loving mother of her child. Her voice, easy in the high notes but also in the lower tones, becomes more and more intense, even abandoning itself to heartbreaking cries that express his inconsolable despair.” — Olyrix, October 2024
“At his side, Ambur Braid gives Marie an impressive vocal presence, playing on the opposition between the extroverted side of the character and the introverted dimension of Wozzeck, playing with the difficulties of the score.” — Forum Opera, October 2024