Rachel Willis-Sorensen, a full-voiced soprano who potently realizes the role of the grieving Donna Anna.
Chicago Sun Times
Rachel Willis-Sorensen, a full-voiced soprano who potently realizes the role of the grieving Donna Anna.
Chicago Sun Times
...a sound that fills the Civic Opera House without sacrificing an ounce of artistry.
Fra Noi
This role requires excellent vocal skills and outstanding artistry, and Willis-Sørensen possesses it all.
Patch
Rachel Willis-Sørensen is a dream Donna Anna, her lyric lone as steadfast as the character’s self-knowledge.
New City Stage
The greatest impact of this Rusalka was in the title role, Rachel Willis-Sørensen sang brilliantly, her large, dark-hued soprano registering with dramatic urgency.
Opera News
(Role debut as Rusalka at San Francisco Opera)
...she possesses a remarkable and intelligent musicality, never forcing the voice. She sang with beautiful dynamic variety and meticulous phrasing - her palpating and heartfelt 'D'amor sull'ali rosee' earned her prolonged and well-deserved applause.
Opera Magazine
American soprano Rachel Willis-Sorensen looked and sounded perfect in the title role. Her range is remarkably even, recalling the sound of an earlier SFO Rusalka, Renee Fleming. She brought heartache to her plight, and sang the score's big hit, "Song to the Moon" in Act I, flawlessly.
Bay Area Reporter