The most compelling reason to see Puccini’s La rondine, which the Eastman Opera Theatre is currently staging at the Eastman Theatre, is the chance to hear the terrific soprano Jennifer Gliere....
This young vocalist sang with a powerful voice that soared effortlessly over the large, throbbing orchestra. And her tone was sumptuous, silvery, and splendid.
Just as importantly, Gliere proved to be a sensitive artist who knows how to turn a phrase while giving urgent meaning to the text. Her performance reminded me that many great artists, including René Fleming, got their start as Eastman students singing on that stage. So I heartily recommend Gliere to you.
Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, NY
2 April 2005
In its lowest register, [Gliere’s] voice is as plush and warm as a velvet chair. It’s silvery at the top. She can sing softly for sustained periods even when her notes are in the stratosphere. And she can send fortissimo phrases over the orchestra. Whenever she left the stage, I felt crushed.
Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, NY
8 October 2005
It was clear that soprano Jennifer Gliere has a... tone admirably suited for song recitals.
The Buffalo News, Buffalo, NY
March 2007
The beautiful and young soprano... vividly showed her aptitude for handling the varied colours and size of her voice.
Angelopolis Puebla, Mexico
December 2001
It’s like she was born on the stage – her interpretation of many genres is incredible.
¡Hablamos! Guanajuato, Mexico
December 2001
