“Kathryn Barnes-Burroughs made a vibrant, lovable Flora . . .”
“Cavalleria emerged the smoother of the two works, credit for which goes in part to the darkly colorful contralto of Kathryn Barnes-Burroughs...”
- Opera News (New Orleans)
“ . . . a voice like Devonshire cream . . . ”
“ . . . brings a vibrant voice to her role as Maddalena, singing with lusty relish.”
- The Times-Picayune (New Orleans)
“... solos performed by Kathryn Barnes-Burroughs were splendidly executed . . . Barnes-Burroughs' portrayal of the Witch of Endor was hypnotic.”
“Kathryn Barnes-Burroughs . . . a full-fledged Verdi soloist . . . sang sensitively, accurately and dramatically.”
“Kathryn Barnes-Burroughs invested her solos and ensembles with specific expressive purpose.”
“The wide-ranging Kathryn Barnes-Burroughs, demonstrated an understanding of the score . . .”
- The Capital (Annapolis)
“Kathryn Barnes-Burroughs was beseechingly beautiful in both voice and presence.”
“. . . a prominent performer is Kathryn Barnes-Burroughs, who brings a feisty strength to her character, the gypsy woman Czipra. Blessed with a superb soprano, she shines often.”
“Kathryn Barnes-Burroughs, a young, attractive, regal mezzo-soprano with a pointed voice and aristocratic style . . . was commanding of voice and secure in stage instinct . . . almost too good to be true ...”
“ . . . Kathryn Barnes-Burroughs evoked the mix of emotions, motivations and cunning strongly, and she sang with dark-hued vocal richness.”
- Clarion Herald (New Orleans)
“As Offenbach's Duchess, Barnes-Burroughs was regal and haughty as well as earthy and lusty when the role called for it.”
- Portage Lakes Herald (Ohio)
“ . . . Barnes-Burroughs commands a big tone, wide unbroken range and sturdy line.”
“Kathryn Barnes-Burroughs, a steady performer, . . . clearly moved the audience.”
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