PRESS
“Konstanze, the Spanish noblewoman, is sung by Alexandra Batsios, whose coloratura is exemplary. “Marten aller Arten”…is a nine-minute test of endurance, flexibility and expressivity, which she handled with great aplomb.”
Kostanze, Die Entführung aus dem Serail
The Independent
“Batsios’ voice has matured in a thrilling way, and she brings to the role a warmth and dignity, both as an actor and as a singer. She coaxes from Mozart’s high, trilling notes— which could be, in other hands, nothing more than technical proficiency — an emotional depth and carefully considered phrasing, a mournful grace. “
Kostanze, Die Entführung aus dem Serail
Valley News
“As Leonora, Alexandra Batsios performed like the production pillar she had to be. The soprano handled arias with great articulation, such as her chilling lament when she believes Manrico has died.”
Leonora, Il Trovatore
Tampa Bay Times
“…penetrating and vocally stratospheric performance by soprano Alexandra Batsios as Queen Shemakha…”
Queen of Shemakha, The Golden Cockerel
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
“…Alexandra Batsios was more dramatic than the chirpy Zerbinetta-like voices of the past. She had a rich sound and also commanded the high E (above high C) that caps her aria.”
Queen of Shemakha, The Golden Cockerel
The Cultural Critic
“…the performance of soprano Alexandra Batsios as the Queen of Shemakha was a coloratura tour de force…”
Queen of Shemakha, The Golden Cockerel
Opera News
“The role of Queen of the Night is relatively short and one dimensional, but it contains two of the most challenging arias in opera, each one threatening the range and accuracy of any soprano. Alexandra Batsios tossed them off, and she negotiated the high flying coloratura in both arias with sniper-like accuracy and pitch.”
Queen of the Night, Die Zauberflöte
Your Observer
“Soprano Alexandra Batsios was an intentionally unsympathetic Queen of the Night. Her Act II vow of vengeance, was sung brilliantly and entirely on pitch. As usual, it was a show-stopper, here, well deserved.”
Queen of the Night, Die Zauberflöte
Opera News