Reviews
| Venue | Performance | Review Excerpt |
|---|---|---|
| Teatro Principal, Alicante | Porgy and Bess |
". . . the other voices also shone, including the magnificant voice of Monique McDonald in "My man's gone now", the famous heartbreaking aria in which Serena laments near the corpse of her husband. . ." |
| Gran Teatro, Cordoba | Porgy and Bess |
". . . special mention must be given to Monique McDonald, a great singer, the best and most balanced of all the cast, whose interpretation of "My man's gone now' next to the corpse of her husband was the highlight of the evening, a emotiveness impossible to resist. . ." |
| Los Angeles Opera | Porgy and Bess |
". . . Monique McDonald sang Serena, the widow of Robbins, with a rich vocal resonance. . ." |
| Alte Oper Frankfurt | Porgy and Bess |
. . . Monique McDonald as Serena with her intimate interpretation of " My Man's Gone Now"... |
| Seattle Opera | Ariadne auf Naxos |
“Monique McDonald, as the grieving Ariadne, demonstrated immense potential” |
| Lincoln Center | American Songbook |
“Monique McDonald and Camellia Johnson infused “Summer,” a gorgeous swatch of Sondheimesque impressionism, with a voluptuous warmth. Ms. McDonald lifted “Stars,” a dreamy lullaby by Hughes, to the stratosphere.” |
| The Connelly Theater | Only Heaven |
“Monique McDonald, who of all the soloists, was the best able to be expressive with her powerful voice.” |
| Berkshire Choral Festival | Opera Gala |
“Soprano Monique McDonald captivated her audience both as Mascagni’s heroine Iris and Verdi’s Aida in the triumphal scene from Act II, one of the composer’s finest and most imposing ensembles. McDonald, whose presence and power cannot help but to call to mind a young Jessye Norman…She is without a doubt a rapidly rising star, whose sphere of magnetism will increase.” |
| Kaye Playhouse | 20th Century Masters |
"Monique McDonald .. produced a powerful, warm-hued sound that melted easily into subtlety and gentleness when that was required ... Ms. McDonald's performance of ''At the River,'' (was) electrifying."
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| Juilliard Opera Center | Cosi Fan Tutte |
“Among those sure to make waves on the operatic circuit was Monique McDonald, who brought an innate musicality and fine sense of theater to her powerful and exquisitely composed Fiordiligi.” |
