“Soprano Emily Birsan captures both Violetta’s pain and passion, culminating in a final “Oh, joy” moment that’s not just beautiful sung, but beautifully acted.”

- Indianpolis Business journal

“She sang with real coloratura clarity and precision.  An especially thrilling moment occurred in the final act: facing her impending death, Violetta intones Addio, del passato bei sogni ridenti (“Farewell, lovely dreams of the past”). Birsan effortlessly soared to stratospheric high notes all at a pianissimo level—just beautiful.”

- Evansville Courier