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KATHERINE ALLEN

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“Soloist, Katherine Allen (mezzo-soprano), demonstrated the most well-rounded and expressive vocal quality...”
C. P. E. Bach: Magnificat  / Ten Tors Orchestra / Plymouth Evening Herald

 “...Katherine Allen, winning as the military hero Rinaldo.”
Rinaldo: Rinaldo / Royal Academy Opera / Musical Pointers

"The present account under George Vass' sympathetic lead finds mezzo Katherine Allen in fine form..."
McDowall: Laudate / Dutton CD / The Gramophone

“…sang the famous aria Oh rest in the lord with tenderness and sensitivity making her contribution a highlight.”
Elijah / Chichester Festivities / Chichester Observer

“The sly wit of Ramiro was elegantly served up by Katherine Allen.” 
Don Ramiro: La finta giardiniera / Royal Academy Opera / The Times

“Katherine Allen was an eager Cherubino…”
Cherubino: The Marriage of Figaro / Mid Wales Opera / The Times

“The tragic queen’s poignant farewell to life was sung with heartbreaking simplicity by Katherine Allen.”
Dido: Dido and Aeneas / Petersfield Festival / Petersfield Post

“As the two sisters, Christina Haldane and Katherine Allen completed a well-rounded and personable ensemble.”
Tisbe: La cenerentola / Scottish Opera / Opera

“Her mezzo-soprano is the real thing – capable of rising naturally to notes at the top of the range and, with a honey-brown middle register, at home on contralto territory.”
Lunchtime Recital / The Riverfront, Newport / South Wales Argus