NEWS & PRESS
10 DAYS IN A MADHOUSE
OPERA PHILADELPHIA 2023
"superb retelling […] upends opera tropes in a compelling story about women, madness and performance […] smartly conceived, tightly written and beautifully sung […] Orth’s score, here conducted by Daniela Candillari, is refreshingly varied and densely constructed, with a firm grasp of melody and a welcome balance of electronic and acoustic instruments, classical techniques and extended ones. Her voice writing is powerful […] sensitive and generous writing […] This is an achievement indeed because it re-emphasizes how powerful opera can be in good hands"
THE OBSERVER
Intelligent and Moving, ’10 Days in a Madhouse’ Exemplifies the Power of Opera
The Observer, 10.5.23
10 Days in a Madhouse premieres at Opera Philadelphia’s Festival O
Seen and Heard International, 9.27.23
Broadway World, 9.27.23
‘10 Days In Madhouse’ Isn’t Just Opera Of Mad Scenes; It’s, Well, Odd
Classical Voice North America, 9.27.23
"a triumphant world premiere"
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
‘10 Days in a Madhouse,’ ‘Simon Boccanegra’ and ‘Doppelgänger’ Reviews: Insanity and Humanity
The Wall Street Journal, 9.25.23
Opera Philadelphia presents Rene Orth and Hannah Moscovitch’s 10 Days in a Madhouse
Broad Street Review, 9.25.23
"harrowing, breathless [...] opera needs works like “10 Days,” which treats the medium with affection and respect while also chafing at its tropes throughout history."
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Vigour Times, 9.23.23
"Orth [...] has created an opera of unexpected immediacy"
THE WASHINGTON POST
A reporter feigned madness to expose abuse. Now it’s an unnerving opera.
The Washington Post, 9.22.23
Philadelphia Inquirer, 9.22.23
`10 Days in a Madhouse’ opera premieres in Philadelphia, celebrating women’s voices
Associated Press, 9.22.23
Canadian playwright Hannah Moscovitch is drawn to the dark side – and Hollywood
Globe and Mail, 9.21.23
Philly Opera’s “10 Days” compellingly explores the notion of “madness”
Washington Classical Review, 9.22.23
If we don’t share these stories, then we forget' – 10 Days in a Madhouse | Opera Philadelphia
Opera Now, 9.21.23
Departing president David B. Devan ensures his final O Fest is one to remember
Metro Philadelphia, 9.20.23
"[10 Days in a Madhouse] will make for a fascinating portrayal of this story adapted from and reflective of real life."
WRTI
VARIOUS PRESS
"...Rene Orth delivered a vibrant dose of K-pop [in TakTakShoo]"
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Moms write K-Pop-inspired opera celebrating pandemic lockdowns ending
Good Morning America, 11.19.21
"Polished, assured, and uniquely Philadelphian... Orth uses electronics that allow a sense of flexibility and spontaneity..."
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
The pandemic helped Opera Philadelphia explore new creative outlets
Philadelphia Tribune, 11.14.21
"‘Jabberwocky’ is a theatrically enticing Sci-Fi laden hit... It doesn’t matter which extreme the tempo is sitting at; you’ll be transfixed from start to finish in the mix which gives Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds a run for its money."
A&R FACTORY
Zachary James & Rene Orth – Jabberwocky: A harsh electronica sci-fi serenade
A&R Factory, 11.2021
"Orth’s music is surprising and engaging, alternating a delicate classical feel with experiments in sound and texture."
OPERA NEWS, CRITICS CHOICE