Ambur Braid and James Ley made waves at Theater an der Wien in Philipp Stölzl’s production of Der fliegende Holländer under Robert Jindra. Braid led the cast with her magnetic, shimmering Senta and Ley made a magnificent impression in his role debut as Der Steuermann.

​“Ambur Braid conveys Senta’s yearning through a shimmering vibrato, while at other moments unleashing a more rugged vocal force.” — Der Standard

​“James Ley (Steuermann) combines a rich, creamy vocal warmth with a strikingly earthy edge.” Der Standard

​“Ambur Braid brings Senta’s emotional turmoil and shifting moods to life with complete conviction. With her highly dramatic soprano, she can hurl towering columns of sound into the auditorium.” — Merkur

​“James Ley as the Steersman is a magnificent young tenor. With his keen sense of text, effortless production across the range, and a supple, exquisitely focused voice guided without any hint of strain, he shows what can happen when the Steersman becomes the true protagonist of his scenes.” — Merkur

​“a fabulous cast, led by Braid’s magnetic Senta. She is a remarkable stage animal, completely inhabiting the role. She dispatched her ballad with girlish glee, never forcing her gleaming soprano” — Bachtrack

​“Promising tenor James Ley made a powerful impression as the Steersman” — Bachtrack

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