March 1, 2013
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Opera News Feature (2013)
Tatum has all the assets required for modern opera stardom — blonde, bright-eyed good looks and a mega-watt smile; a confident, vivacious presence.
Tatum has all the assets required for modern opera stardom — blonde, bright-eyed good looks and a mega-watt smile; a confident, vivacious presence.
Tatum’s commanding stage presence is matched by a voice of imperial authority.
And in this large, fine cast the mezzo-soprano Renée Tatum stood out as La Haine (Hatred) in a chilling scene when Armide, having sought demonic help in exorcising her love for Renaud, collapses, unable to give her heart away.
Tatum was fully in the grip of Charlotte's fervent agitation when she entered. Acting and singing merged, with taut, spiraling energy