This was a marvelous, expanding experience for me. I'm grateful for the opportunity to participate.
My expectations were exceeded by the festival. The performances were spirited and musically excellent. The less formal performances (like the presentations during market day) were also excellent.
I had a very cliché idea about France and the French. The reality was more endearing and enriching that I could have imagined. The normality, the simple evidence of having good food in good suroundings at a reasomable price surrounded by all sorts of people made me think differently.The reason I had come was to get some professional experience of the making of a show... it was much worth it.
I really enjoyed exploring new interpretations of my role in front of such an enthusiastic audience and learnt a lot from the voice faculty and music coaches. The French team was fantastic, and I’m deeply grateful to them as well.
Thank you and merci! It was a huge challenge for me, but in a good way. I was pushed beyond my bounds, and I enjoyed it.
There are so many things I'm thankful for!
So many of the cast members helped me out. I can't think of a single cast member who didn't give me a friendly smile or an enthusiastic "How're you doing?" or in some way made me feel like I belonged. What a great group!
I don't know that I have a future in opera, but I've thoroughly enjoyed this introduction. It's been rewarding and enlightening. THANK YOU!
Villefranche is lovely with an ancient history. I would like to get out and explore the region a bit more. I am grateful for the opportunities provided to me to do so. There were many who hosted visits and small parties. I could not be more grateful for those opportunities.
Wonderful place, lovely people, great food! This was the highlight of the festival and at the heart of my experience.