EXERPTS FROM THE THEATRE REVIEWS OF THE MUSICALS OF ENRICO GARZILLI

RAGE OF THE HEART (Music, book, lyrics)
"Filled with resonant, sometimes ravishing music and a love story that has lasted more than 900 years....When Logan and Stone sing songs such as 'Do I Hold You'? Or the chill-making piece that comes after the lovers have been separated, 'I'll Aways be With You', you know you are in the presence of a composer of the first rank in the world of musicals...the Miserere is glorious. "His ballads are things of beauty. Rage of the Heart is a show with a basis to move on..." William Gale, The Providence Journal, April 26, 1997

THE SMART SET (Music, book, lyrics) "Just the music alone makes any Garzilli production stunning, ranging from a soothing ethereal beauty to bold, gut wrenching power...Garzilli's mastery shines in the anguish that consumed the Fitzgeralds. "What you're doing to Us" and "Speak in Whispers" are truly haunting, leaving the audience in a stunned momentary silence..." Mark Morin, Motif, Aug. 15-Sept. 4, 2007

"The show's signature tune offers that memorable combination of simple lyric, infectious beat and a catchy melody that characterizes show stoppers in the golden age of yore...There are powerful scenes. Garzilli manages the neat trick of balancing the tensions, giving us a glimpse of the good life and why these people succumb to it..."Fly Away with Me Tonight" is a stand-out, a beautiful composed piece with three singers introducing their voices at different times in different harmonies to stirring effect. Garzilli also turns a clever lyric, especially when conveying the decadent details of Roaring 20's... The real revelation is the playwrite's dialogue, which is alternately poignant and sharply funny... The play is filled with bon mots... In all, "The Smart Set" is an entertaining look at American idols in the age of the golden calf." ...Doug Norris, South County Independent, Aug. 16, 2007

"The chance to hear more of South County's composer Enrico Garzilli is well worth the price of the admission...This is a show that begs to be seen and heard on a grander stage... The Smart Set is something to admire....It would be nice to see it at a house like Theatre by the Sea or even the Performing Arts Center in Providence where Garzilli's Michelangelo recently took center stage..." Channing Gray, The Providence Journal, Aug. 11,2007

MICHELANGELO (Music, book, lyrics) "The magic of Michelangelo, seen in its world premiere, lies in Garzilli's gorgeous music, in his natural gift for spinning out soaring tunes and lighting up the stage. Based on last night's dress rehearsal Garzilli has a hit on his hands. (Besides the) touching "Deep in Your Heart" there are a handful of other songs that stand out such as the lovely "Pie Jesu"... the dramatic "Conquer the Night" and the jazzy "Alleluia"..." Channing Gray, The Providence Journal, April, 2007

NOTE: Complete reviews may be found on the Reviews page.

Enrico was selected as the sixth recipient of the Enrico Caruso Award, presented by Opera Povidence on September 12, 2008. See the Opera Providence website for details.

On Sunday March 30, 2008, Enrico was interviewed by Mike Maino, host of "Conducting Conversations" on WCRI, 95.9FM, the Classical Station. Click on the arrows to start the audio of this three part interview.
     Part 1 of Interview (25:30)
     Part 2 of Interview (14:24)
     Part 3 of Interview (09:07)