Gießener Anzeiger, 1 August 2012, Reviewed by C. Stiehl
"Außergewöhnlich [war] aber auch die gesangliche Leistung von Julia Katherine Walsh als Konstanze, die mit ihrem klaren Sopran zu begeistern wusste."
["The performance given by Julia Katherine Walsh as Konstanze, who knew how to fascinate with her clear Soprano voice, was also extraordinary."
["The performance given by Julia Katherine Walsh as Konstanze, who knew how to fascinate with her clear Soprano voice, was also extraordinary."
Gelhäuser Tageblatt,15 August 2011, Reviewed by Dr. Ralph Philipp Ziegler
"...Julia Walshs Rosina, die ihr schönes, leicht dunkel abgetöntes Timbre in samtigen Kantilenen und plastischen klaren Koloraturen aufs Beste mit einem liebevollen, detailfreudigen Spiel verbindet."
["...fit well to Julia Walsh's Rosina, whose beautiful, slightly darkened Timbre in velvet-like legato phrases and clear coloratura was top-notch, in addition to her affectionate and detailed characterization."]
http://www.gelnhaeuser-tageblatt.de/lokales/main-kinzig-kreis/bad-orb/11054060.htm
["...fit well to Julia Walsh's Rosina, whose beautiful, slightly darkened Timbre in velvet-like legato phrases and clear coloratura was top-notch, in addition to her affectionate and detailed characterization."]
http://www.gelnhaeuser-tageblatt.de/lokales/main-kinzig-kreis/bad-orb/11054060.htm
Fuldaer Zeitung, 16 August 2011, Reviewed by Christoph A. Brandner
"Eine Meisterin gezwitscherter Koloraturen ist Sopranistin Julia Walsh als kapriziöse Rosine, ein Lämmchen mit Krallen."
["Soprano, Julia Walsh, is a master of twittering coloratura, and plays the capricious Rosina, a lamb with claws."]
http://www.fuldaerzeitung.de/nachrichten/kultur/Kultur-Dreiklang-aus-Qualitaet-Herz-und-Humor;art28,436905
["Soprano, Julia Walsh, is a master of twittering coloratura, and plays the capricious Rosina, a lamb with claws."]
http://www.fuldaerzeitung.de/nachrichten/kultur/Kultur-Dreiklang-aus-Qualitaet-Herz-und-Humor;art28,436905
Gelnhäuser Neue Zeitung, 15 August 2011, Reviewed by Nina Heinrich
"Vortrefflich entfaltete die Sopranistin die Gefühle grenzenloser Verliebtheit, mit Leichtigkeit nahm Julia Walsh wie eine Nachtigall die höchsten Töne und erntete großen Applaus für die Kavatine 'Frag' ich mein beklomm'nes Herz'".
["The soprano admirably developed the feeling of being head-over-heels-in-love, and with the ease of a nightingale, Julia Walsh sung her highest notes, earning a big round of applause, in particular, for her Cavatina, 'Una voce poco fa'".]
"Julia Walsh begeistert als Rosine mit ihrem Gesang gleich einer Nachtigall."
[Julia Walsh was delightful as Rosine with a voice like that of a Nightingale."]
"Eingepackt in ein realistisches und klares Szenarium entfalteten ... Julia Walsh... ihr gesangliches wie auch schauspielerisches Können.
["Julia Walsh's singing and acting expertise was displayed and developed within the confines of a realistic and clear storyline."]
http://opernakademie.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=255:gnzfigaro2011vorstellung&catid=34
["The soprano admirably developed the feeling of being head-over-heels-in-love, and with the ease of a nightingale, Julia Walsh sung her highest notes, earning a big round of applause, in particular, for her Cavatina, 'Una voce poco fa'".]
"Julia Walsh begeistert als Rosine mit ihrem Gesang gleich einer Nachtigall."
[Julia Walsh was delightful as Rosine with a voice like that of a Nightingale."]
"Eingepackt in ein realistisches und klares Szenarium entfalteten ... Julia Walsh... ihr gesangliches wie auch schauspielerisches Können.
["Julia Walsh's singing and acting expertise was displayed and developed within the confines of a realistic and clear storyline."]
http://opernakademie.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=255:gnzfigaro2011vorstellung&catid=34
Maintal Tagesanzeiger, 17 August 2011, Reviewed by Jurgen Gerth
"Die Rosina der Sopranistin Julia Katherine Walsh besitzt eine angenehm timbrierte und fokussierte Mittellage, ist auch in den Koloraturen stabil..."
["The Rosina of Soprano, Julia Katherine Walsh, possessed a pleasant timbre, a focused middle-range, and was stable through the coloratura..."]
"Ihre Darstellung betonte die Mädchenhaftigkeit und auch eine gewisse Unsicherheit. Da stellte sich natuerlich die Frage, ob Lindoro-Almaviva, sprunghaft und mit Macht versehen, wirklich der Richtige ist."
["Her portrayal placed emphasis on the girlishness (of Rosina) and also a particular uncertainty. Which makes one ask oneself the question of whether or not Lindoro-Almaviva, who accidentally appears with an air of power and drama, is actually the right one (for Rosina)."]
["The Rosina of Soprano, Julia Katherine Walsh, possessed a pleasant timbre, a focused middle-range, and was stable through the coloratura..."]
"Ihre Darstellung betonte die Mädchenhaftigkeit und auch eine gewisse Unsicherheit. Da stellte sich natuerlich die Frage, ob Lindoro-Almaviva, sprunghaft und mit Macht versehen, wirklich der Richtige ist."
["Her portrayal placed emphasis on the girlishness (of Rosina) and also a particular uncertainty. Which makes one ask oneself the question of whether or not Lindoro-Almaviva, who accidentally appears with an air of power and drama, is actually the right one (for Rosina)."]
Operatoonity Blog, 3 June 2011, Reviewed by Gale Martin
Gale Martin's Blog, Operatoonity, has provided a wonderfully comprehensive and engaging review of my solo recital from May 27th, 2011 in Reading, PA. To read the complete review, please click on this link.
"She sings with intelligence and sensitivity. She has a strong, agile voice with a crystal clear ring to it, pleasing like a shiny silver bell-a tone I happen to be partial to. Her voice seemed to suit her. She is petite and effervescent and somehow, a dark, dramatic timbre would not have been nearly as fitting a vocal quality based on her stature and personality."
"In addition, she showcased her voice to its full potential, including skill with coloratura, and most impressively, a knack for selecting pieces well-suited to her particular blend of singing and acting talents."
"Her aria from The Tales of Hoffmann, "les Oiseaux dans la charmille," was utterly charming, capturing the requisite comic nuances such as the doll being thoroughly entertained and pleased by her own exploits as well as running out of oomph and needing to be wound up again to go on. I was likewise impressed with her facility with the "Queen of the Night Aria" from The Magic Flute, not listed in the program, performed almost as an encore."
"She sings with intelligence and sensitivity. She has a strong, agile voice with a crystal clear ring to it, pleasing like a shiny silver bell-a tone I happen to be partial to. Her voice seemed to suit her. She is petite and effervescent and somehow, a dark, dramatic timbre would not have been nearly as fitting a vocal quality based on her stature and personality."
"In addition, she showcased her voice to its full potential, including skill with coloratura, and most impressively, a knack for selecting pieces well-suited to her particular blend of singing and acting talents."
"Her aria from The Tales of Hoffmann, "les Oiseaux dans la charmille," was utterly charming, capturing the requisite comic nuances such as the doll being thoroughly entertained and pleased by her own exploits as well as running out of oomph and needing to be wound up again to go on. I was likewise impressed with her facility with the "Queen of the Night Aria" from The Magic Flute, not listed in the program, performed almost as an encore."
Münchener Merkur, 2 June 2008
"... war Julia Walsh die stimmgewaltigste Stürmerin..."
["...Julia Walsh was the most vocally-powerful forward..."]
(the reviewer was comparing the singers in this performers to the members of a soccer team)
["...Julia Walsh was the most vocally-powerful forward..."]
(the reviewer was comparing the singers in this performers to the members of a soccer team)
Reading Eagle, 26 April 2006, Reviewed by Susan L. Pena
"Walsh was the soloist for the fifth, Psalm 117, 'Laudate Dominum,' and her clear, sweet voice set a calm tone for this brief exhortation to praise God, followed by the full-bodied choral treatment of the Magnificat."
"The choral society gave a marvelous reading of this piece... and the return of Walsh, who sang angelically ..."
"The choral society gave a marvelous reading of this piece... and the return of Walsh, who sang angelically ..."
Asheville Citizen-Times, 7 August 2004, Reviewed by Martha Fawbush
"The other fine singer/actors in this large cast deserve much praise for their excellent performances, especially Julia Walsh (Barbarina) ..."
