CASSANDRA | 2010
"Alto Ioanna Forti rose successfully to this incredible challenge, which furthermore lasts more than an hour [...]. Excellent work by the harpsichordist Markellos Chryssikopoulos" Nikos Dontas, Kathimerini
"A delirious, restless monologue, full of dramatic descriptions and mood swings, the cantata demands an intelligent, experienced lead with a decidedly wide vocal range and acting talent [...]. Alto Ioanna Forti performed worthily this Herculean labour." Yannis Svolos, Eleftherotypia
«A unique challenge for the performer [...]. Mezzo Ioanna Forti was impeccable, using her agile, full voice, solid virtuosity and beautiful stage presence to delineate a convincingly solitary, delirious Cassandra [...]. Apart from her vocal responsiveness and incredible stamina, Forti rendered the spirit of the monologue with exactness and expressivity, thankfully avoiding histrionic excesses. A worthy collaborator, Chryssikopoulos proposed an ideal orchestral accompaniment, stylistically informed and extremely theatrical." Eftychios Horiatakis, Apogevmatini
"A special experience [...]. Alto Ioanna Forti, blessed with a wonderful, dusky voice [...], an exquisite technique, dramatic intensity and stamina, too [...], gave an outstanding interpretation. [...] The musical side of the performance was totally on target.» Eleni Petassi, Naftemporiki