“Kira Kaplan, the star of the show as Emily Webb. Her clear, piercing, coloratura virtuosity stole every scene. Even when belting high Bs or navigating challenging vocal runs, she maintained a captivating tone and clear declamation. Had one word become incomprehensible amidst her gargantuan singing then the realization of Emily Webb would have collapsed, but not once did she impede narrative intelligibility."”

— The Classical Scene

“Kaplan was nicely communicative, with a strong personality allied to a rich, warm soprano voice.”

— Planet Hugill (UK)

“Kira Kaplan brought to the ingenue Diana a youthful mien and lovely tone which developed into deeper characterization and vocal power as the plot progressed.”

— Boston Musical Intelligencer