“The singing was equally strong. The title roles were taken by Alan Schneider and Jenna Rae… their combination of beauty and strength would have been the envy of many internationally renowned singers… Ms Rae closing out the evening with one of the most affecting Liebestods I've heard in years.” - C. Tennyson Crowe www.wagneropera.net
“…Rae proved an ideal Wagnerian soprano in that she managed the vocal power to be heard easily above the rich orchestration and sound beautiful at the same time. The high notes were brilliant and gorgeous, and as she is a former mezzo-soprano the lower notes were delicious. More than that, she delivered the passion and the tenderness of the character of Isolde.”- Jim Lowe Times Argus
“…this kind of acting, which brought the audience into the story they were telling with a special immediacy. Along with this, both Rae and Schneider were vocally as well as physically agile, able to shape and inflect their melodic lines with understanding and musical beauty. Both had studied their roles profoundly and projected an impressive command of music and text with assurance—and fine tonal quality. I am keenly looking forward to their return in the roles next summer.” Michael Miller Hudson-Housatonic Arts