DIDO AND AENEAS"...Brooke Larimer was a charismatic Second Woman, here renamed Anna, Dido’s sister. Singing with passion while sprawled on the floor in a backwards position, a la Netrebko, she certainly made the most of her short scenes."
--Julieta Gomez De Mello, OperaWire.com, June 11, 2019 “Dido's sister Anna [Second Woman] was sung by the excellent Brooke Larimer....The musical values were undeniably magnificent with these gorgeous voices...”
--Meche Kroop, Voce di Meche (vocedimeche.reviews), June 5, 2019 LA TRAVIATA“Brooke Larimer's lusty presence and commanding voice make her a stand-out as Violetta's fun-loving friend Flora.”
--Linda Loomis, Syracuse.com, February 3. 2018 FALSTAFF (Pittsburgh)"Vocally, the cast is one of uniform excellence...As Mistress Quickly, mezzo-soprano Brooke Larimer displayed a richly hued voice and nicely timed comedic ability."
--George B. Parous, Pittsburgh in the Round (pghintheround.com/), May 13, 2017 DIALOGUES OF THE CARMELITES"...mezzo-soprano Brooke Larimer as Madame de Croissy, the Prioress — stunningly dramatic in her deathbed scene..."
--Daniel Hathaway, ClevelandClassical.com, February 28, 2017 |
As Anna (Second Woman) in
Dido and Aeneas, Angel's Share/Death of Classical
with Daniela Mack as Dido and Molly Quinn as Belinda, 2019. Photo credit: Kevin Condon |
MACBETH
"Among the coven of notable mention was Brooke Larimer whose credited role of Lady-in-waiting by default also made her lead among her wicked brethren - a vibrant mezzo Hecate in full force. The dual casting stirred the plot to greater intensity by adding a demonic double agent perspective to the loyal servant."
--Thomas Dyer, Berkshire Fine Arts (berkshirefinearts.com), November 2, 2013
--Thomas Dyer, Berkshire Fine Arts (berkshirefinearts.com), November 2, 2013
FALSTAFF (Boston)
"Brooke Larimer as Mistress Quickly was the quintessential contralto-soubrette, Italian-American sexpot, with some of the most convincing physical realization of character in the whole production."
--Janine Wanée, The Boston Musical Intelligencer (classical-scene.com), July 17, 2011
"Impressive singing actors fill the major roles...Mezzo-soprano Brooke Larimer, Mistress Quickly in toreador pants, boa, and hoop earrings, proves she can sing and chew gum at the same time."
--Lloyd Schwartz, The Boston Phoenix, July 20, 2011
--Janine Wanée, The Boston Musical Intelligencer (classical-scene.com), July 17, 2011
"Impressive singing actors fill the major roles...Mezzo-soprano Brooke Larimer, Mistress Quickly in toreador pants, boa, and hoop earrings, proves she can sing and chew gum at the same time."
--Lloyd Schwartz, The Boston Phoenix, July 20, 2011
SWEETS BY KATE
Leading the cast in the [role] of Elizabeth...Brooke Larimer...made top use of the...nature of [her] character...
--Alan Sherrod, Arts Knoxville (artsknoxville.com), May 22, 2016
--Alan Sherrod, Arts Knoxville (artsknoxville.com), May 22, 2016
CARMEN
"...these youthful voices showed real promise for the future. Brooke Larimer gave us a dark, husky...[and] rapacious Carmen."
--Mark Kroll, The Boston Musical Intelligencer (classical-scene.com), July 28, 2009
--Mark Kroll, The Boston Musical Intelligencer (classical-scene.com), July 28, 2009
SERENATA ITALIANA
"The line-up...include[s] Rutland bred singer, Brooke Larimer who possesses a deep and powerful true mezzo instrument....Larimer keeps her smooth voice centered and in tune which makes for easy listening."
--Thomas Dyer, Berkshire Fine Arts (berkshirefinearts.com), May 24, 2014
--Thomas Dyer, Berkshire Fine Arts (berkshirefinearts.com), May 24, 2014
DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
"Eden Casteel, Jennifer Marshall, and Brooke Larimer were the mysterious ladies-in-waiting to the Queen of the Night. All three women possess big voices and worked well together to convey the eeriness of their characters."
--Chris Browner, thebentnailopera.wordpress.com, November 27, 2010
"Eden Casteel, Jennifer Marshall and Brooke Larimer as the Three Ladies - carried the music and action with aplomb."
--Milton Moore, TheDay.com, December 5, 2010
"Eden Casteel, Jennifer Marshall, and Brooke Larimer all did a fine job as the Queen's minions."
--Michael Hetsko, Opera-L, December 5, 2010
--Chris Browner, thebentnailopera.wordpress.com, November 27, 2010
"Eden Casteel, Jennifer Marshall and Brooke Larimer as the Three Ladies - carried the music and action with aplomb."
--Milton Moore, TheDay.com, December 5, 2010
"Eden Casteel, Jennifer Marshall, and Brooke Larimer all did a fine job as the Queen's minions."
--Michael Hetsko, Opera-L, December 5, 2010