Couden’s “upper and mid ranges were pure velvet”

Contralto Sara Couden, who sang Ormondo and Clorindo, was the unexpected vocal standout of this cast. ArsMinerva's audience had heard Printz as Agamemnon in Ifigenia in 2018. New to the company, Couden proved to be a versatile, adept musician with a flair for comedy. Her upper and mid ranges were pure velvet while her lowest tones were strong, well shaped, and astoundingly beautiful.