Eli Kristin Hanssveen (lyrical coloratorsopran?)
The Norwegian Opera
20. of April 2002: debut at the Norwegian Opera, as Valencienne
in «Die Lustige Witve».
In 2003 she sings the part of Ragdoll in «Mr. Puppet Doctor» by the swedish composer Bengt Perry and Valencienne in «Die Lustige Witve».
PRESS AND DIRECTORS AFTER THE DEBUT:
«She’s exellent - first class!» (Alexander Léhar, holder of Franz Léhar’s music).
«Perfect for the part. Extremely rare in her combination of singing, dancing and acting. She’s got it all - and she can actually dance the can-can.» (Stuart Hopps, dance coreographer/
director).
«In the middle of it all an outstanding debutante, Eli Kristin Hanssveen, simply bursting with talent» (Dagbladet).
«Eli Kristin Hovdsveen Hagen made a vivid, beautiful debut as the young Valencienne. Impressive in the closing dance scenes.» (VG).
«It’s necessary to take a closer look at the debutante Eli Kristin Hovdsveen Hagen. Her singing is natural and free and she dances with great conviction» (Vårt Land).
«A significant stage talent» (Aftenposten).
«On Maxim Eli Kristin Hovdsveen Hagen shows her multi talents. She leads the famous grisettes in a sparkling song- and dance show. The debutant struts around, self confident and strong and radiates in the part of the young temptress Valencienne. She sings extraordinary beautiful, dances on the same level as the dance troup of The Norwegian Opera and shows clearly a talent for comedy.» (OA).
The Norwegian Opera
Faust
Peer Gynt
«Die Entführung
aus dem Serail»
Other roles