REVIEW: Cincinnati Opera’s production of ‘Don Giovanni’ balances tragedy, comedy

CINCINNATI BUSINESS COURIER

Bass-baritone Christian Pursell, who earned a master’s degree at CCM, performed the role of Leporello, Giovanni’s servant and general clean-up man. His performance was often hilariously funny, and he wielded an excellent voice, to boot. His Act I “Catalog” Aria, in which Leporello describes the more than 2,000 amorous conquests of his master, was engagingly sung.

JANELLE GELFAND