Proclaimed "...ravishing to the ear" by the Raleigh News and Observer and "...vocally captivating" by Spectator Magazine, Kimberley Bentley's "rich and mature" soprano is ideal for the full-voiced leading ladies of Verdi, Mozart and Strauss.
Kathleen Berger threw herself perfectly into the
character of Violetta and lived and communicated her pain, her disillusionment
and her resignation...she was without fail absolutely correct and secure in all
her phrasing, with thrilling moments such as "Amami, Alfredo" or the
awaited "Sempre libera," where she reached the E flat easily." Opera Actual
The accolades for Lesley Craigie are so numerous it's impossible to list them all. "Sung sublimely", "spun on a tapestry of heavenly light", "wondrous", "stunning", "gut wrenching","beautiful soprano voice open to challenges", "audience favorite" are just a few of the highly complementary quotes this quickly rising star is garnering both in the U.S. and internationally. Lesley Craigie will be a name mentioned among the operatic greats for many years to come.
"Jacqueline Quirk gave a brilliant performance vocally, was superb in her acting and portrayed the role of Donna Anna to its absolute Mozart-intended perfection. I was particularly impressed with the beautiful lyricism of her vocal line, her warm honey tones, and soaring ringing top that reminded me of a young Tebaldi." Classical Singer, NJ