Joyce El-Khoury was beautiful, modest, and tormented as Lina, and her singing was particularly compelling in her piano passages. – Online Merker
Lebanese-born soprano Joyce El-Khoury brings a lucid vocal quality and convincing presence as the central character Blanche in her journey from fear to courage. – Onstage NTX
Soprano Joyce El-Khoury gave a performance in which she did not neglect the theatrical aspect and expressed Cleopatra's emotional journey throughout the work, moving from fury to resignation. The singer was comfortable in the middle register and executed some breathtaking high notes. – Bachtrack
The highlight of the evening was Berlioz's cantata 'Cleopatra', expertly conducted by Ludovic Morlot. The Lebanese-Canadian soprano Joyce El-Khoury fits the model of the lyric-dramatic soprano and is very well suited to this repertoire. Looking forward to hearing her with us in staged roles. – ARA
