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"superb retelling […] upends opera tropes in a compelling story about women, madness and performance […] smartly conceived, tightly written and beautifully sung […] Orth’s score, here conducted by Daniela Candillari, is refreshingly varied and densely constructed, with a firm grasp of melody and a welcome balance of electronic and acoustic instruments, classical techniques and extended ones. Her voice writing is powerful […] sensitive and generous writing […] This is an achievement indeed because it re-emphasizes how powerful opera can be in good hands"

The Observer, 10.05.23

Intelligent and Moving, ’10 Days in a Madhouse’ Exemplifies the Power of Opera

Classical Voice North America, 09.27.23

‘10 Days In Madhouse’ Isn’t Just Opera Of Mad Scenes; It’s, Well, Odd 

Seen and Heard International, 09.27.23

10 Days in a Madhouse premieres at Opera Philadelphia’s Festival O

Broadway World, 09.27.23

Review: Orth-Moscovitch Stunning MADHOUSE Tells of Women Past the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown at Opera Philadelphia Festival O23

OperaGene, 09.27.23

Opera Philadelphia's 10 Days in a Madhouse: A World Premiere at Festival O23

"a triumphant world premiere"

The Wall Street Journal, 09.25.23

‘10 Days in a Madhouse,’ ‘Simon Boccanegra’ and ‘Doppelgänger’ Reviews: Insanity and Humanity

Broad Street Review, 09.25.23

Opera Philadelphia presents Rene Orth and Hannah Moscovitch’s 10 Days in a Madhouse

"harrowing, breathless [...] opera needs works like “10 Days,” which treats the medium with affection and respect while also chafing at its tropes throughout history."

The New York Times, 09.25.23

Berkshire Fine Arts, 09.24.23

Phindie, 09.24.23

Parterre Box, 09.23.23

Vigour Times, 09.23.23

Bachtrack, 09.22.23

Opera Philadelphia Cuts Its Budget, but Not Its Ambition

Opera Philadelphia Presents 10 Days in a Madhouse

10 Days in a Madhouse (Opera Philly): This is not a time for quiet art

A madhouse is not a home

Exhilarating and Captivating: Experience the Unsettling Journey of ’10 Days in a Madhouse’ Opera, Based on Nellie Bly’s Riveting Tale

Opera Philadelphia's 10 Days in a Madhouse confronts the madwoman myth

"Orth [...] has created an opera of unexpected immediacy"

Washington Post, 09.22.23

Philadelphia Inquirer, 09.22.23

Washington Classical Review, 09.22.23

Associated Press, 09.22.23

Opera Now, 09.21.23

Globe and Mail, 09.21.23

Metro Philadelphia, 09.20.23

A reporter feigned madness to expose abuse. Now it’s an unnerving opera.

Review: O23′s world premiere of ‘10 Days in a Madhouse,’ a back-to-front retelling of Nellie Bly’s journalistic ‘madness’

Philly Opera’s “10 Days” compellingly explores the notion of “madness”

`10 Days in a Madhouse’ opera premieres in Philadelphia, celebrating women’s voices

If we don’t share these stories, then we forget' – 10 Days in a Madhouse | Opera Philadelphia

Canadian playwright Hannah Moscovitch is drawn to the dark side – and Hollywood

Departing president David B. Devan ensures his final O Fest is one to remember

"[10 Days in a Madhouse] will make for a fascinating portrayal of this story adapted from and reflective of real life."

WRTI, 09.05.23

Ten Days in an Opera House: Our Inside View of Festival O23

The New York Times, 09.05.23

Classical Music and Opera This Fall: Programs, Premieres and More

Washington Classical Review, 09.04.23

Critic’s Choice 2023-24

"...Rene Orth delivered a vibrant dose of K-pop [in TakTakShoo]" 

The New York Times, 10.03.22

An Opera Festival That Keeps Faith With Shutdown's Innovations

KQED, 01.27.22

New Song Cycle Gives Snapshot of How 17 Composers Experience

the Pandemic

"..Rene Orth/Colleen Murphy’s “Dear Colleagues,” which expresses the challenges of pandemic parenting, is hilarious..."

San Francisco Classical Voice 01.24.21

How Do We Find Sasha Cooke Mid-Pandemic?

"Polished, assured, and uniquely Philadelphian ... Orth uses electronics that allow a sense of flexibility and spontaneity..."

Philadelphia Inquirer, 11.19.21

K-Pop comes to Opera Philadelphia

Good Morning America, 11.19.21

Moms write K-Pop-inspired opera celebrating pandemic lockdowns ending

I Care if You Listen (ICIYL), 11.15.21

Five Questions to Rene Orth (composer) about TakTakShoo

Philadelphia Tribune, 11.14.2021

The pandemic helped Opera Philadelphia explore new creative outlets

"Orth’s music is surprising and engaging, alternating a delicate classical feel with experiments in sound and texture."

Opera News, Critics Choice, 09.2021

Blythe Gaissert: Home Review

"‘Jabberwocky’ is a theatrically enticing Sci-Fi laden hit ... It doesn’t matter which extreme the tempo is sitting at; you’ll be transfixed from start to finish in the mix which gives Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds a run for its money."

A&R Factory, 01.14.2021

Zachary James & Rene Orth – Jabberwocky: A harsh electronica sci-fi serenade 

Musical America, 06.05.2018

Where are They Now? Composer Rene Orth

Opera News, Sound Bites, 08.2017

Sound Bites: Rene Orth

Musical America, 11.2015

New Artist of the Month: Composer Rene Orth

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