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All Feature Critical Acclaim

“...the internationally recognized soprano, who is making her LA Opera debut, makes it look effortless, radiating with each lush note she smoothly belts out. When her Desdemona is besieged by furious accusations from her suspecting husband (“Terrified, I Face Your Dreadful Look”), is rendered virtually helpless (“Fallen! Yes, in the Foul Mud…”), or plaintively recalls earlier memories of her mother’s servant Barbara via the 'Willow Song', Willis-Sørensen is decidedly intentional with her vocal choices, each note resonating with rawness.”

LA Excites

“Soprano Rachel Willis-Sorensen embodied Desdemona, bringing her exceptional talents, previously showcased in La Traviata and La Boheme, to the forefront. Her voice soared effortlessly through the demanding arias, displaying both vulnerability and strength as she portrayed the ill-fated wife.”

Indulge Magazine

“She fills the Chandler with her glorious soprano. Sørensen is every bit the woman a sailor might dream of coming home to.”

Culture Vulture

“Rachel Willis-Sørensen, the Desdemona, was no shrinking violet next to her warrior husband. She showed great pride and anger in their act three scene together…Vocally, she floated beautiful soft high notes in the Willow Song and Ave Maria, and gave a heartbreaking outburst of Addio! to Emilia.”

Classical Voice

"Willis-Sørensen, a young American soprano in her L.A. Opera debut, is a true Verdian, a spinto soprano with a voluptuous tone. We are surely going to be hearing more of her."

LA Times

“Willis-Sorenson, in her LA debut, excels in the role of Desdemona, an effortless soprano who can communicate darkness and desperation rather than bright eyed innocence, even at the top of her register.”

The LA Beat

"Rachel Willis-Sørensen ist eine lyrisch aufblühende Elisabeth."

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