“Carla Connors [as Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro with New York City Opera’s National Company] is one of the best young sopranos of this decade. . . . She controlled the intrigue by her motions, facial expressions and gorgeous singing, both in solo and ensemble numbers. . .”

Detroit Free Press

“Carla Connors stood out as Susanna–particularly in her elegant Deh, vieni, non tardar.”

The Washington Post

“The best voice of the three belonged to Carla Connors, who offered a fresh, steady lyric soprano.” [in concert at Weill Recital Hall as a winner of the American Art Song Vocal Competition]

The New York Times

“Soprano Carla Connors came the closest to stealing the show. She has a radiant voice, and an equally radiant manner. Her singing of Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion was amazing . . . every sixteenth note was absolutely clear and accurate. And He shall feed his flock was wonderfully moving.”

The Grand Rapids Press

“Miss Connors . . . has both the voice and the sensibility for the coquettish leading role [Adina in The Elixir of Love]. Her silvery, graceful soprano is applied here with charm and finesse.”

Atlanta Journal and Constitution

“Carla Connors is delicious, clever; her voice has a complete balance with her stage personality. [as Yum Yum in The Mikado]

Toulon, France

“Carla Connors was the soloist in seven of Canteloube’s Chants d’Auvergne, and she sang them with great flair and charm. Connors has a bright, lively soprano, but she is also capable of producing warm, mellifluous tones when needed. . . . Bailero was especially effecting. . . . Connors . . . produced a warm velvety tone that merged perfectly with the orchestral sound. It was meltingly beautiful. And then, by contrast, she threw off the light-hearted final song . . . with the kind of controlled carelessness it deserved.”

The Ithaca Journal

“Soprano Carla Connors . . . gave a touching interpretation of Samuel Barber’s Knoxville, Summer of 1915. . . . [it] was exquisitely sung by Connors. Her pure voice and clear enunciation . . . conveyed all the longing an adult feels for that lost warm, safe childhood among a loving family.”

Sarasota Herald-Tribune

“The mere presence of soprano Carla Connors adds an element of interest to any musical performance. Her virtuoso aria Rejoice Greatly was one of the high points of this Messiah performance.”

Tallahassee Democrat

“. . . and sing she did with considerable talent and charm. . . . The numbers chosen by Miss Connors ranged from folk songs, light opera, popular melodies and classical opera. She excelled in all and completely captivated her audience with her vivacious interpretations. Her notes, from the lowest to the highest, were all equally musical and her diction was superb. . . . Carla has incredible credentials, a warm personality, enthusiasm in her work and a world class singing voice.”

Atherton, Australia