"The rich, powerful mezzo-soprano
of Cheryse McLeod in the title role offered a convincing portrayal of the many
sides of Carmen.... McLeod's voice....filled the hall with stunning vocal power."Martha A. Fawbush, Asheville Citizen-Times
"Cheryse McLeod produced rich lyric-mezzo
sound...and gave endearing characterizations...." David Shengold , Opera News Online
Kristin Patterson, an astounding emerging artist, is already getting extensive notice internationally as well as stateside. Invited to perform throughout Germany at just 13, the mezzo-soprano returned to the U.S. and completed her education. Since that time she has continued to successfully divide her time between both continents.
"Surely in heaven there is a mezzo-soprano
who constantly sings that opening phrase of the Lacrymosa (Verdi Requiem) as beautifully as
Tintes-Schuermann sang it." The Free Times (South
Carolina)
Cheryse McLeod Lewis
Kristin Patterson
Helen Tintes-Schuermann