One heard great singers in front of the cigarette factory and in the tavern of Lillas Pastia, above all the Canadian Joyce El-Koury, whose radiant soprano manages to mysteriously master the depths of this mezzo role. – Volksblatt.at
Carmen was divinely embodied by Joyce El-Khoury…she underlined the eroticism of the character with the highs and especially the lows of her voice. With a soprano that is unparalleled, she belted the melodies through the electrically charged air… – Neue BVZ Online Startseite
The Lebanese-Canadian soprano demonstrates with fateful depth, enormous charisma and enigmatic eroticism as to why Carmen is also gladly entrusted to representatives of the soprano field. – Oper und Mehr Magazin
Joyce El-Khoury dominated the stage...as much in her role as for her acting & her voice an outstanding Madama Butterfly...she brought the crowd to its feet. – Eklectic Media