FRANKFURTER ALLGEMEINE ZEITUNG
Although it might seem as though “Die Meistersinger” marks the culmination of Metzger’s professional career, a very pragmatic reason was the deciding factor in the choice of this work – the opportunity to cast the house soprano Maryna Zubko in the female lead role, a part she wished to take on following a change in her vocal repertoire. She brings to life the “morning glow” that Stolzing utopianly evokes in his prize song as a lyrical emanation: a song filled with beauty and a longing for happiness, which also exerts its erotic appeal on Sachs.
SWR KULTUR
Outstanding performances by Joachim Goltz and Maryna Zubko
Not only does Eva, played by Maryna Zubko, have the most beautiful voice of the evening, but she also fights fiercely for her sexual autonomy and turns more than just Sachs’s head.
ONLINE MERKER
With the role of Eva, Maryna Zubko has now made the transition to the youthful dramatic repertoire, a feat she has accomplished with flying colors. Her voice has developed to the point where she effortlessly masters the high notes with powerful tones, underscores the woman in love with delicate sounds, and, on top of that, her acting talent shines through once again. One can only hope that she receives even more offers for Wagner roles in her freelance career, for she possesses all the necessary qualities.
ORPHEUS MAGAZIN
Eva is sung with radiant clarity in the upper register by Maryna Zubko; she is successfully trying her hand at a new vocal range.
