James Bond architect dresses Linda Watson

Linda Watson sings in the new production of "Die Frau ohne Schatten" by Richard Strauss the role of Die Färberin. Responsible for the scenery and costumes is the awarded "Architect for plays of the year 2008"  Johannes Leiacker who created the spectacular Tosca scenery which is shown in the latest James Bond movie.

Director (Guy Joosten) can totally count on his singer's intensity which made this evening to a magic moment of Strauss-Singing. On top of all cast the "Färberin" of Linda Watson who impressed with her powerful glistening sopran presence.

dpa - Constanze Schmidt, 12th of october 2008

Linda Watson was an outstanding Färberin. Her presence and her expressive mimic and her dramatic penetrating powerfull voice were phenomenal - the ideal cast.

operlover blog - Welt der Oper, october 2008