A magnificent debut as Arcabonne in JC Bach’s rarely staged opera Amadis de Gaule at the Château de Versailles

“the excellent Allyson McHardy in the role of Arcabonne. From the liveliest fury to the very intense sentiments of love, Allyson McHardy perfectly incarnates this ambiguous character.She reveals with great accuracy the complexity of a character that the music of Johann Christian Bach has perfectly designed.” (ConcertoNet, 12 December 2011)

“One also finds the essential quality of the opera in the very beautiful voice of Allyson Mcardy, who perfectly incarnates the role of the enchantress drunk with anger and demanding vengeance. The warmth of her timbre is magnificent. It vibrates and we want more.” (La Tribune, 11 December 2011)