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"Eizabeth Hagedorn is convincing both in her portrayal of the role and also through supple vocalism, especially in the Ballade of the Flying Duthchman with fine, melting lyricism, and a brilliant, free upper range, and later through pain-filled, despairing expression."
...",,,(This staging) only functions when the singers on stage already bring with them a large portion of acting ability and stage presence. A the Friday premiere, this was unmistakably best exemplified by Elizabeth Hagedorn: an impressive Senta. ... She created a fascinating figure, and managed to be moving even when the activity on stage was not plausible."
"...a strong visual symbol for useless activity, but scenically fleshed out by only a few performers, above all the excitingly hysterical Senta of Elizabeth Hagedorn...Elizabeth Hagedorn as Senta builds upon her great success in Mainz as Salome: with understandable text, captivating acting and shimmering high notes, she makes us eager to see what lies in her future."
"Vocally, the new "Hollander" is a triumph for the Theater Mainz .... in the Duet with Senta, musically one of the most beautiful moments in the production ... At his side, Elizabeth Hagedorn in brilliant form. "
"Since the staging concentrates on the symbolic levels, the individual characterization of the protagonists must come entirely through the singing. Elizabeth Hagedorn as Senta mastered this convincingly, fervently and simply communicating the dreaminess of the misunderstood girl as well as erupting ecstatically in her willingness to be sacrificed. "
"Also musically these two form the epizentrum of the evening, the powerful new members of the ensemble: Karsten Mewes in the title role and Elizabeth Hagedorn als Senta with dramatic commitment, fathoming the depths of her voice."
"...an extreme contrast to the agile Elizabeth Hagedorn in the role of Senta. She dominates the scene in the second act, and with gentle but heartfelt timbre, brought tears to some eyes."
"A thoroughly first-class ensemble in this scenic arrangement, above all Karsten Mewes as a darkly timbred Holländer and Elizabeth Hagedorn as an exceptionally youthful, womanly Senta with a marvelously tender, harmonious soprano voice. "
