“Ever an instrument of malleable but unbreakable bronze, his voice is now polished to a bright, shining surface that rests upon a column of powerful, ably-projected tone. As Nabucco in this performance, he was a figure whose ferocity was as piercing as his madness was touching. A man with an imposing physique, Mr. Hawkins bestrode the stage with the savagery of a monarch whose neuroses were unleashed by absolute authority….(…)…, it would be a fool’s errand to seek a more potent Nabucco than Mr. Hawkins’s.“
Voix des Arts – October, 2014
Interview with baritone Gordon Hawkins in the title role of Nabucco
Last appearances:
August 22, 2015 - 07:30 PM:
Seattle Opera
Seattle, WA 98109
From August 8 to August 22
Role: Nabucco
The Hebrew people are at war with the Babylonians. The Babylonian attack on Jerusalem is approaching. To save the city from destruction, Fenena, the daughter of the Babylonian king Nabucco, is hold as hostage. Fenena escaped to Jerusalem after releasing her beloved Ismaele, nephew of the king of Jerusalem, from the Babylonian captivity. Fenena is the sister of Abigaille. Abigaille demands the crown and Ismaele. Nabucco proclaims himself divine and orders the people to worship him. Abigaille has secured power and the imprisoned Hebrews plot revenge on the Babylonians. To whom belongs the world?
Gordon Hawkins as Nabucco (watch and listen)
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October 18, 2014 - 08:00 PM:
Belk Theater, Opera Carolina
Charlotte, NC 28202
Current reviews:
PERFORMANCE REVIEW: Giuseppe Verdi – NABUCCO (G. Hawkins, B. Harris, A. Gangestad, B. Arreola, O. Rafało) (Voix des Arts)
Opera Carolina’s New Nabucco Is Stirring, Static, and Provocative (CVNC)
Also on October 23, 26
Role: Nabucco
The Hebrew people are at war with the Babylonians. The Babylonian attack on Jerusalem is approaching. To save the city from destruction, Fenena, the daughter of the Babylonian king Nabucco, is hold as hostage. Fenena escaped to Jerusalem after releasing her beloved Ismaele, nephew of the king of Jerusalem, from the Babylonian captivity. Fenena is the sister of Abigaille. Abigaille demands the crown and Ismaele. Nabucco proclaims himself divine and orders the people to worship him. Abigaille has secured power and the imprisoned Hebrews plot revenge on the Babylonians. To whom belongs the world?
Visit the website of Opera Carolina
Current reviews:
PERFORMANCE REVIEW: Giuseppe Verdi – NABUCCO (G. Hawkins, B. Harris, A. Gangestad, B. Arreola, O. Rafało) (Voix des Arts)
Opera Carolina’s New Nabucco Is Stirring, Static, and Provocative (CVNC)