Wagner’s Das Rheingold / New York Philharmonic

Rachel Willis-Sørensen gave a winning, earnest portrayal of Freia with her sweetly pealing soprano."

New York Classical Review

“Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen, unveiling layers of beautiful Wagnerian color, was Freia, the goddess of youth and the anguished object of the giants’ love interest.”

Edward Sava-Segal – Bachtrack

“Rachel Willis-Sørensen gave a winning, earnest portrayal of Freia with her sweetly pealing soprano.”

Eric C. Simpson – New York Classical Review

“… Wagner’s characters all feel human here … Freia (the bright-voiced Rachel Willis-Sorensen) …”

Zachary Woolfe – The New York Times

“Rachel Willis-Sorensen conveyed Freia as a distressed woman. From the moment she walked on stage there was a sense of fright and it was seen through her body movements as she pleaded with Wotan and went to Fricka for consolation. Her voice easily brought those emotions to the fore as she let out all her power, particularly in her high notes. These easily reminded the listener of a cry for help.”

Francisco Salazar – Operawire

“The trio of Rachel Willis-Sørensen, Mr. Van Horn and Brian Jagde made the most of their small parts as Freia, Donner and Froh, Wotan’s in-laws.”

-Superconductor