Victoria Livengood / Critiques

It's a minor note, but Villa and Packard are not convincing as biological brothers. They do not look at all alike. Also, Packard is just too dreamy and handsome to be a convincing villain. His voice is rich and full of soul. You feel his love for Leonora as genuine, and marvel that she could turn him down. Well, doesn't "Il Trovatore" demand suspending disbelief?