“Most formidable of all was Latonia Moore, whose bereft, God-fearing Serena spectacularly fused classical and popular styles.” - Alex Ross
Read More“Moore’s singing of “My Man’s Gone Now,” was stunning—sonically beautiful while full of bitter, wrenching sorrow. When she sang “Oh, Doctor Jesus” to cure Bess’ fever, the entire house held its collective breath. When her character collapsed in grief on stage, Moore received an extended, roaring ovation from the audience. Even conductor David Robinson applauded from the pit.” - George Grella
Read More“Soprano Latonia Moore very nearly stole the show from Blue with Serena’s two show-stopping numbers; the cheers and applause after her wrenching “My Man’s Gone Now” were the kind of fanatical ovation a coloratura might dream of after the Mad Scene in “Lucia di Lammermoor.”” - James Jorden
Read More“Latonia Moore, who has sung a scorching Aida at the Met, delivers Serena’s aria, “My Man’s Gone Now,” with the kind of confidence that comes from playing a princess on the world’s most intimidating stage.” - Justin Davidson
Read More“As Serena, the soprano Latonia Moore stopped the show in “My Man’s Gone Now,” which the character sings over the body of Robbins, her husband. Gershwin’s music took Ms. Moore from almost vibrato-less, celestial high stretches to chilling, chesty low phrases, all of which she sang grippingly. It was overwhelming to see this Serena, in her simple Sunday dress and hat, faltering as she went down a stairway, signing the lament with anguish and anger.” - Anthony Tommasini
Read More"Perhaps best of all is the impassioned, radiant soprano Latonia Moore as Serena. Even when wailing with grief over the pointless killing of her husband (“My Man’s Gone Now”), she shows the tragic grandeur of this powerful character.” - Anthony Tommasini
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