Wagner Society 'Wagner Nights' Series
'After the interval, Evelyn Nicholson opened with an ardently lyrical performance of Elizabeth's Greeting to the Hall of Song (Dich Teuere Halle) from Tannhauser Act II and 'Der Manner Sippe' from Walkure Act I after which she was joined by Alberto Ramedios for part of the Love Duet from Tristan and Isolde Act II. Again this is highly demanding music , but Miss Nicholson, and experienced singer who has appeared with all the major opera companies , undertook even Isolde's taxing phrases with confidence and ease, supported by Mr Ramedios' powerful Siegmund in Act I Walkure. For her final item, Miss Nicholson sang Isolde's Liebestod for the first time in public-the first of many times one would imagine'
Rodney Newton Wagner News 103 June/July 1994
Rodney Newton Wagner News 103 June/July 1994
Magazines, Journals
Evelyn Nicholson as Aida and Keith Latham as Amonasro in Verdi's 'Aida' in the Philip Prowse production of Verdi's Aida for Opera North.
A Queen of the Night as accurate as Evelyn Nicholson would be remarkable at any time...Rodney Milne Opera
Evelyn Nicholson sang the role of Elvira (Ernani) with a beautiful, powerful and controlled voice, and she can spin out a lyrical phrase to thrilling effect. Manchester Guardian
...her clarity,precision and crisp articulation set a high standard which never faltered throughout the evening. Her presentation of emotion excelled in the demanding thick writing of Brahms and the emotional depth of the Matyas Seiber........ News and Post
...'the richness and warmth of the music helped one forget the wildness of the night outside. Her fine, warm voice fitted her chosen work like a glove. She showed excellent agility and control'... Maidenhead Advertiser
...the passers by outside stopped in awe of the strong and clear music sounding from the concert hall'..
..Manchester Guardian
...'Evelyn Nicholson, a rich, golden voiced soprano sang Strauss and Lehar Operettas as well as her Mozart with excellent German diction and vocal distinction' Yorkshire Post
....she endeared herself to the audience with her expressive singing'...... Uxbridge and Hillingdon Gazette
...Evelyn Nicholson sang with commendable warmth and fluency.......... Stoke Evening Sentinel
...Evelyn Nicholson, a richly talented artist was enchanting and thrilled her audience with and enigmatic charm which shone through all her work........ Free Press of Monmouthshire
....Miss Nicholson'fs fine voice thrilled the capacity audience..... Glynneath Guardian
....The audience applauded long and loud , the sheer artistry of presentation and voice production culminated in a hair raising climax offstage which brought the audience to its feet. They were spellbound......South Wales Echo
......Evelyn Nicholson's beautifully rich voice thrilled the capacity audience and proved what a wonderful future she has.... South Wales Argus
...C'est donc Evelyn Nicholson qui nous a enchante dans un recital de melodies parfaitement enleve. Une ligne de chante tres pure, un aigu agreable, souple elle a le timbre , le charme, le lyrissme qui'l faut pour reussir...vous comprendrez notre bonheur a l'ecoute de cette voix chaleureuse..... .Le Provencal
Evelyn Nicholson sang the role of Elvira (Ernani) with a beautiful, powerful and controlled voice, and she can spin out a lyrical phrase to thrilling effect. Manchester Guardian
...her clarity,precision and crisp articulation set a high standard which never faltered throughout the evening. Her presentation of emotion excelled in the demanding thick writing of Brahms and the emotional depth of the Matyas Seiber........ News and Post
...'the richness and warmth of the music helped one forget the wildness of the night outside. Her fine, warm voice fitted her chosen work like a glove. She showed excellent agility and control'... Maidenhead Advertiser
...the passers by outside stopped in awe of the strong and clear music sounding from the concert hall'..
..Manchester Guardian
...'Evelyn Nicholson, a rich, golden voiced soprano sang Strauss and Lehar Operettas as well as her Mozart with excellent German diction and vocal distinction' Yorkshire Post
....she endeared herself to the audience with her expressive singing'...... Uxbridge and Hillingdon Gazette
...Evelyn Nicholson sang with commendable warmth and fluency.......... Stoke Evening Sentinel
...Evelyn Nicholson, a richly talented artist was enchanting and thrilled her audience with and enigmatic charm which shone through all her work........ Free Press of Monmouthshire
....Miss Nicholson'fs fine voice thrilled the capacity audience..... Glynneath Guardian
....The audience applauded long and loud , the sheer artistry of presentation and voice production culminated in a hair raising climax offstage which brought the audience to its feet. They were spellbound......South Wales Echo
......Evelyn Nicholson's beautifully rich voice thrilled the capacity audience and proved what a wonderful future she has.... South Wales Argus
...C'est donc Evelyn Nicholson qui nous a enchante dans un recital de melodies parfaitement enleve. Une ligne de chante tres pure, un aigu agreable, souple elle a le timbre , le charme, le lyrissme qui'l faut pour reussir...vous comprendrez notre bonheur a l'ecoute de cette voix chaleureuse..... .Le Provencal