|  Quotes"From her initial easygoing nature to her endurance of slander and seduction, with its terrible cost, Giddens was outstanding in her portrayal of Susannah Polk. Her body language was handled perfectly...Her diction was generally very good, and her high soprano was even and true... "The trees on the mountains," written in the style of a traditional ballad and sung to console her loneliness, was heartbreaking in its sense of loss and foreboding. She was totally in character every moment she was on the stage."William Thomas Walker, Classical Voice North Carolina, Central North Carolina
"Giddens portrayed the sickly sister who leaves the family because of death with a tender, simple sincerity that was moving."
"Rhiannon Giddens was an affecting Fiordiligi...Mozart's fearsome arias held no terror for the soprano. She easily traversed the difficulties...this was a glowing peformance."
"[Giddens' and Russell's] voices have lyricism and drama to spare, and their acting capibilities are equal to their vocal talents."
"Her clear, plangent soprano was accurate whether Gounod called for coloratura buoyancy ("Je veux vivre") or dramatic urgency ("Amour, ranime mon courage").
"[Giddens was] a Juliet of unerring musical and thespian gifts."
"Giddens' 'Losing My Mind' s a tour de force, her beautiful voice perfect for this contemporary torch song."
Testimonials"Thanks for the beautiful Beth."Mark Adamo, composer of Little Women
"Ms. Giddens' performances at Arbor Acres United Methodist Home have been splendid. Who needs to go out to the theater when she brings Broadway musicals and operas into your own facility? Her musical style is reminiscent of the leading ladies of song when the great musicals first appeared on Broadway. Our favorite song is from My Fair Lady, "I Could Have Danced All Night" . Ms. Giddens' rendition had everyone in the room reliving a special memory of a time when they were dressed in their best evening wear and danced around the room. Ms. Giddens' musical talent, personality and stage presence make any performance special and delightfully memorable.
"Thank you for your participation in our annual Vanguard Society
Celebration.
Your performance was certainly one of the highlights of the evening.
Our
guests appreciated the chance to witness your performance in such an
intimate setting. Everyone raved about your beautiful voice and your
overall presentation. You truly make the music come alive and those
that
heard you that night were better for it. Your participation in our
"celebration of the arts" was a wonderful reminder of the incredible
talent
we have here in Greensboro. Thanks for sharing your amazing talents
with
us."
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