Reviews
“As the sensible Micaëla, Claire Watkins is hugely endearing, especially in her final attempt to knock sense into Don José.”
Kenneth Walton, The Scotsman, as Micaëla, Carmen, Scottish Opera
“That production is only highlighted by the . . . relative power of Claire Watkins’s Micaela.”
Michael Tumelty, The Herald, as Micaëla, Carmen, Scottish Opera
“Ms. Watkins also brought to the stage the best voice of the evening. Singing with power and conviction, she took control of the stage whenever given the chance.”
Kelvin Holdsworth, www.thurible.net,as Micaëla, Carmen, Scottish Opera
"Claire Watkins was excellent as Leila, with a strong, powerful soprano and excellent diction, she also proved to be a capable actress and the scene in Act III between her and Zurga was the strongest moment of the opera dramatically."
dickieandbutch.com, as Leïla, The Pearl Fishers, English National Opera
“Claire Watkins a knowing and sweet-toned Lauretta “
The Stage, as Lauretta, Gianni Schicchi, Royal Academy Opera
“Claire Watkins's Lauretta soared through O mio babbino caro with silky tone and beguiling portamentos:”
Neil Fisher, The Times, as Lauretta, Gianni Schicchi, Royal Academy Opera
“Claire Watkins delivered a gorgeous O mio babbino caro with winsome asperity.”
Fiona Maddocks, Evening Standard, Lauretta, Gianni Schicchi, Royal Academy Opera
“Claire Watkins presented a knowing Lauretta”
George Hall, Lauretta, Gianni Schicchi, Royal Academy Opera
“Particularly memorable were Claire Watkins' soaring and powerful tones echoing around the Cathedral.”
The Mirror of Perfection by Blackwood
“Claire Watkins’ Arminda caught the imagination early on: hapless and waspish at the same time, she brought to the character a spry, attractive voice.”
Roderic Dunnett, asArminda, La Finta Gardiniera, Royal Academy Opera
“...but it was the soprano recitative “And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them” which allowed Claire Watkins to move us to new heights. Her sublime voice radiated a joy that came from living the words.“
Richard Russill
Kenneth Walton, The Scotsman, as Micaëla, Carmen, Scottish Opera
“That production is only highlighted by the . . . relative power of Claire Watkins’s Micaela.”
Michael Tumelty, The Herald, as Micaëla, Carmen, Scottish Opera
“Ms. Watkins also brought to the stage the best voice of the evening. Singing with power and conviction, she took control of the stage whenever given the chance.”
Kelvin Holdsworth, www.thurible.net,as Micaëla, Carmen, Scottish Opera
"Claire Watkins was excellent as Leila, with a strong, powerful soprano and excellent diction, she also proved to be a capable actress and the scene in Act III between her and Zurga was the strongest moment of the opera dramatically."
dickieandbutch.com, as Leïla, The Pearl Fishers, English National Opera
“Claire Watkins a knowing and sweet-toned Lauretta “
The Stage, as Lauretta, Gianni Schicchi, Royal Academy Opera
“Claire Watkins's Lauretta soared through O mio babbino caro with silky tone and beguiling portamentos:”
Neil Fisher, The Times, as Lauretta, Gianni Schicchi, Royal Academy Opera
“Claire Watkins delivered a gorgeous O mio babbino caro with winsome asperity.”
Fiona Maddocks, Evening Standard, Lauretta, Gianni Schicchi, Royal Academy Opera
“Claire Watkins presented a knowing Lauretta”
George Hall, Lauretta, Gianni Schicchi, Royal Academy Opera
“Particularly memorable were Claire Watkins' soaring and powerful tones echoing around the Cathedral.”
The Mirror of Perfection by Blackwood
“Claire Watkins’ Arminda caught the imagination early on: hapless and waspish at the same time, she brought to the character a spry, attractive voice.”
Roderic Dunnett, asArminda, La Finta Gardiniera, Royal Academy Opera
“...but it was the soprano recitative “And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them” which allowed Claire Watkins to move us to new heights. Her sublime voice radiated a joy that came from living the words.“
Richard Russill
