Liu Opera Philadephia

As the heartbroken Liu, soprano Joyce El-Khoury pleads with him in “Signore, ascolta!” full of desperate pain and high ghostly notes so delicate they almost seem to disappear into the air. While still considered a supporting character, Liu remains a musical focus of the piece and becomes the tragic heroine, brilliantly handled by El-Khoury in “Tu che di gel sei cinta” as she makes her final sacrifice.

– DCMetroTheaterArts

Joyce El-Khoury, an Academy of Vocal Arts graduate, stole everybody's heart as the slave girl Liu, thanks to her convincing portrayal, and floated high notes that recalled the glory years of Montserrat Caballé. Yes, really.

– Philly.com

Joyce El-Khoury as Liu was outstanding. Her voice, fresh and lovely, also touched the heart with its plangent tones.

– Phindie

Philadelphia Inquirer likens Joyce’s Liù performance to the “glory years of Montserrat Caballé”

Reviews have started coming in for Opera Philadelphia's Turandot! Here's a quote highlighting Joyce: "Joyce El-Khoury, an The Academy of Vocal Arts graduate, stole everybody's heart as the slave girl Liu, thanks to her convincing portrayal, and floated high notes that

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September 26, 2016

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08feb8:00 pmMédéeOpéra Comique / Paris

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Joyce debuts the role of Cherubini’s Médée at the Opéra Comique for her Parisian debut.

The Opéra-Comique invites Laurence Equilbey and Marie- Ève Signeyrole to seize the opportunity of this « dramatic music summit » – dixit Brahms – to create the tragic setting and dialectic for Joyce El-Khoury’s Médée. How does one approach this femme fatale archetype in the twenty-first century? Laurence Equilbey and Marie-Éve Signeyrole certainly honoured her.

Médée thought nothing of sacrificing her family for her beloved Jason. Ascended to the throne of Beotia thanks to her, the venturesome Jason strengthens his power by marrying the daughter of Creon, King of Corinth. Médée unleashes her fury, committing the unthinkable crime of killing their two children.

Based in Paris for the last ten years, Cherubini synthesises comic opera drama and lyric tragedy in one of his most powerful scores. Created at the Théâtre Feydeau, a rival institution the Opéra-Comique would soon absorb, Médée was hailed as a European triumph in view of the composer’s reputation.

The Opéra-Comique invites Laurence Equilbey and Marie- Ève Signeyrole to seize the opportunity of this « dramatic music summit » – dixit Brahms – to create the tragic setting and dialectic for Joyce El-Khoury’s Médée. How does one approach this femme fatale archetype in the twenty-first century?
Laurence Equilbey and Marie-Éve Signeyrole certainly honoured her.

Comic Opera in three Acts. Libretto by François-Benoît Hoffman. Created on 13th March 1797 at the Théâtre Feydeau

Musical direction, Laurence Equilbey • Stage direction, Marie-Ève Signeyrole •

With Joyce El-Khoury, Julien Behr, Edwin Crossley-Mercer, Lila Dufy, Marie-Andrée Bouchard-Lesieur, soloists from the Académie, children from Maîtrise Populaire of the Opéra-Comique • Orchestra, Insula orchestra • Choir, accentus

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(Saturday) 8:00 pm

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10feb8:00 pmMédéeOpéra Comique / Paris

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Joyce debuts the role of Cherubini’s Médée at the Opéra Comique for her Parisian debut.

The Opéra-Comique invites Laurence Equilbey and Marie- Ève Signeyrole to seize the opportunity of this « dramatic music summit » – dixit Brahms – to create the tragic setting and dialectic for Joyce El-Khoury’s Médée. How does one approach this femme fatale archetype in the twenty-first century?
Laurence Equilbey and Marie-Éve Signeyrole certainly honoured her.

Comic Opera in three Acts. Libretto by François-Benoît Hoffman. Created on 13th March 1797 at the Théâtre Feydeau

Musical direction, Laurence Equilbey • Stage direction, Marie-Ève Signeyrole •

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(Monday) 8:00 pm

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12feb8:00 pmMédéeOpéra Comique / Paris

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Joyce debuts the role of Cherubini’s Médée at the Opéra Comique for her Parisian debut.

The Opéra-Comique invites Laurence Equilbey and Marie- Ève Signeyrole to seize the opportunity of this « dramatic music summit » – dixit Brahms – to create the tragic setting and dialectic for Joyce El-Khoury’s Médée. How does one approach this femme fatale archetype in the twenty-first century?
Laurence Equilbey and Marie-Éve Signeyrole certainly honoured her.

Comic Opera in three Acts. Libretto by François-Benoît Hoffman. Created on 13th March 1797 at the Théâtre Feydeau

Musical direction, Laurence Equilbey • Stage direction, Marie-Ève Signeyrole •

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(Wednesday) 8:00 pm

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Liu Opera Philadephia

Joyce El-Khoury, an Academy of Vocal Arts graduate, stole everybody's heart as the slave girl Liu, thanks to her convincing portrayal, and floated high notes that recalled the glory years of Montserrat Caballé. Yes, really.

Joyce El-Khoury as Liu was outstanding. Her voice, fresh and lovely, also touched the heart with its plangent tones.

Philadelphia Inquirer likens Joyce’s Liù performance to the “glory years of Montserrat Caballé”

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