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The act ends with the masterful aria of Lee Poulis singing a sacred sonnet of the English poet of the 16th and 17th centuries, John Donne, where Oppie wants to atone to Holy Trinity that allies science with the devil.” “Baritone Lee Poulis, embodying Robert Oppenheimer (Oppie), director of the war project, perfectly produced voice impresses from his first dialogue. Particularly outstanding was … Lee Poulis as Robert Oppenheimer, who gave touching impact in several of his arias, especially in the powerful ‘Batter my heart’ in the second part of the work.” “Well-timbred voices, plenty of power and perfect diction served … this story of historical realism and there is something in the music of Adams, in the psychological and emotional life of the various characters, which requires the singer’s involvement beyond mere vocal technique. Jean Ballard Terepka, New York Theater SceneĪn Energetic 'Doctor Atomic' Astonishes at La Maestranza Lee Poulis’ powerful, expressive voice carried Whitman’s words from the stage to the farthest reaches of Carnegie’s high balconies his passionate affection for both the meanings of Whitman’s words and their sounds was radiantly clear.” “The baritone’s role in When Lilacs Last is larger than the mezzo-soprano’s: he is the declamatory voice of both the ‘poet’ and history itself. New York Choral Society and The Mannes Orchestra: For Those We’ve Loved
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