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“His wife Amaltea is a modern, clear-thinking woman. She is sung by Julia Araújo. Her voice is always a delight to my ears. She simply has something special about her. Just as she always gives her characters something special”

“…while Julia Araújo’s Amaltea provided a melodious contrast with her warm voice.”

“Julia Araújo provides further highlights, radiating sensuality and warmth with her expressive soprano voice. As Pharaoh’s wife Amaltea, she portrays a ruler torn between reason of state and emotion. Her bravura aria with choir is a particularly moving piece”

“It was also anticipated that ensemble member Julia Araújo would be well suited to the female lead role of Leonore. She effortlessly presents the coloratura passages, but her soprano voice also possesses the necessary dramatic core. Once again, one admires her dynamic range, which extends from almost floating piani to dramatic expansion without harshness.”

“In this regard, Julia Araújo as Leonora deserves special mention for her performance, which captivates with its enormous vocal charisma. Outwardly resembling Marilyn Monroe in her salmon-coloured dress, she lets her angelic voice soar. Her singing combines clarity, virtuosity and the depth of feeling that characterises a good Verdi soprano.”

“… and Julia Araújo with her enchanting, honey-sweet phrasing. Carried by Vladimir Yaskorski’s singer-friendly conducting, she is able to transform notes from nothing into pianissimo with an imperceptibly delicate vibrato, bringing silence to the undisciplined, restless Giessen audience.”

“In the Russian-language performance (with German surtitles), the aforementioned Julia Araújo gives an impressive performance as Tatiana with her expressive soprano voice, transforming from an enthusiastic country girl into a mature woman over the course of the plot. In the night-time letter scene, she experiences every emotion from joyful hope to oppressive worry, and in the final duet with Onegin, her singing rises to dramatic intensity.”