“Liù once again fared very well in indeed in terms of casting, Ailyn Pérez offering a moving portrayal — again, may Puccini’s manipulations be cursed! — in which musical and dramatic imperatives were as one. There are greater opportunities for vocal shading, and of course for sympathy, than with the Princess; Perez undoubtedly took them all…”

Mark Berry – Opera Today

“…sweet toned and melodious yet exuding inner strength…”

David Karlin – Bachtrack.com