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What we hear from the Canadian singer, perfectly at ease with the vocal poetic language of Italian romanticism, deserves more than respect. From her entrance aria to the great final scene immortalized by Callas [ ] Joyce El-Khoury holds herself consistently at the highest level of vocal and musical quality. To her aerial vocalism and her long Bellinian legato lines, she adds here a surprising foundation in the lower register, so often appealed to in this opera. It is a triumph largely deserved she receives at the bows.

– Opera Online, translated from french

As the heartbroken Liu, soprano Joyce El-Khoury pleads with him in “Signore, ascolta!” full of desperate pain and high ghostly notes so delicate they almost seem to disappear into the air. While still considered a supporting character, Liu remains a musical focus of the piece and becomes the tragic heroine, brilliantly handled by El-Khoury in “Tu che di gel sei cinta” as she makes her final sacrifice.

– DCMetroTheaterArts

Joyce El-Khoury, an Academy of Vocal Arts graduate, stole everybody's heart as the slave girl Liu, thanks to her convincing portrayal, and floated high notes that recalled the glory years of Montserrat Caballé. Yes, really.

– Philly.com

Twitter Buzz: Glyndebourne’s La Traviata

Here's the word from the twitter-sphere about Joyce's performances as Violetta in Glynebourne's La traviata: Amazing La Traviata at Glyndebourne yesterday. @JoyceSoprano was incredible. Great end to my 2017 season. Already looking forward to 2018. — Maggie C (@Maggie_C30) August 26, 2017 Birthday

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August 27, 2017

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Best of all, however, was Lebanese-Canadian soprano Joyce El-Khoury as Violetta. The role needs someone beautiful, with a sensational voice, slim build (so that the tuberculosis looks believable) and great acting skills, especially in the final despairing act and El-Khoury had all of those in abundance. I had seen her in the same role at the Royal Opera House earlier this year and was stunned by her performance. At Glyndebourne, it was even better with the deceptive simplicity of the sets accentuating the effectiveness and glory of her performance. Glyndebourne always tries hard to bring something special to its productions without ever overdoing it. In May, I had thought their La Traviata was as close to perfection as one could hope for. This time I thought it was, if anything, even better."

– Daily Express (UK)

Joyce El-Khoury as Liu was outstanding. Her voice, fresh and lovely, also touched the heart with its plangent tones.

– Phindie

“The show’s scene-stealer is Joyce El-Khoury as the calculating soprano Tatyana Bakst”

The reviews are coming in for San Diego Opera's Great Scott (Jake Heggie). Here are quotes highlighting Joyce's performance as Tatyana Bakst: The show’s scene-stealer is Joyce El-Khoury as the calculating soprano Tatyana Bakst. Her over-the-top coloratura rendition of “The

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May 10, 2016

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El-Khoury takes great risks in employing a wide range of vocal colours, from wine dark chest notes to the most feathery of pianissimos. The attack on the coloratura in “Sempre libera” was aggressive and hedonistic, her cry of “È tardi!” when she reads Germont’s letter in Act 3 full of anger. Here was a Violetta who refused to “go gentle into that good night” without a struggle.

– Bachtrack

“El-Khoury could not have been better”

The reviews are coming in for San Diego Opera's Great Scott production. Here's what San Diego Story had to say about Joyce: In any other opera, soprano Joyce El-Khoury’s brash, scene-stealing, verging on obnoxious characterization of the up-and-coming, opportunistic young singer

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May 8, 2016

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TWITTER BUZZ: Joyce as Stuarda

Joyce el-Khoury awesome in entire Mary Stuart run. Sat nite exquisite. Brava! @JoyceSoprano #SOMaryStuart @SeattleOpera — Eugene Carlson (@mauryisl) March 13, 2016 @JoyceSoprano @carlomontanaro @SeattleOpera Wonderful performance! — Hattie Kauffman (@Hatsfree) March 13, 2016 @JoyceSoprano &I was the gal on lower left orchestra side

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March 15, 2016

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Joyce El-Khoury, an Academy of Vocal Arts graduate, stole everybody's heart as the slave girl Liu, thanks to her convincing portrayal, and floated high notes that recalled the glory years of Montserrat Caballé. Yes, really.

Twitter Buzz: Glyndebourne’s La Traviata

Joyce El-Khoury as Liu was outstanding. Her voice, fresh and lovely, also touched the heart with its plangent tones.

“The show’s scene-stealer is Joyce El-Khoury as the calculating soprano Tatyana Bakst”

“El-Khoury could not have been better”

TWITTER BUZZ: Joyce as Stuarda

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