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“Jill Gardner delivered a powerful andfinely nuanced performance as Blanche.Her voice is huge, richly hued, with clear annunciation and great control.”
—Honolulu Star Advertiser
“Gardner sang a full-bodied performance with magnificent projection, a lyrico spinto,Puccini girl through and through.”
—The Grand Rapids Press
“Gardner’s version of the sleepwalking
scene was thrilling, quicksilver in
dynamics and her diction
was flawless..”
—The Post-Journal
—The Pioneer Press
"...The sweet soprano of Jill Gardner, whose
Nedda is both earthbound and flighty, her comedic skills emerging during the baseand bawdy street theater of the second act..."
—Charlotte Observer
“The pride of place goes to Jill Gardner...there doesn’t seem to be anythingstanding between her and Puccini’s heroines.”
“Gardner has a large, richly-toned, burgundy voice, and her performance in this very demanding role is worth the price of a ticket all by itself.”
—Honolulu Star-Advertiser
“Soprano Jill Gardner's voice is powerful, lustrous
and rich in emotion....Her subtle blend of strength
and fragility makes this Butterfly completely
appealing and believable...”
—Winston-Salem Journal
“…When it came time for Tosca to confront Scarpia,
Gardner turned in a mad scene worthy of Maria Callas.”
—Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
“Rarely, however, are great voice, interpretive intellect,
and beauty of spirit blended in a single individual
as compellingly as they are in Jill Gardner.”
—VOIX des ARTS
Posted by Julie in Arizona Opera, News
Tucson Lifestyle Magazine features Jill Gardner’s performance of TOSCA with Arizona Opera, January–February 2013. Read the full article here.
