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Ricarda Merbeth, who replaced the ill Anja Kampe at the last minute, brings out the character of Senta from her naive character, emphasising the repressed anger that results from her frustration with her upbringing and her social environment. Her tone is bright and warm, sometimes taking on a crystalline quality. The upper register is precise and powerful, the middle register is rich and solid, sometimes enriched by her articulation which touches the boundaries between the spoken and the sung. The lower register is dark and thick and furthermore conveys the mixture of despair, anger and death wish. Her duets with the Dutchman and Erik are intense, rich in vocal textures and expressiveness.