The Magic Flute, Waterperry Opera Festival 2019

 

"Forceful and note-perfect."

-Mark Valencia for Opera Magazine

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"The Queen’s indomitable spirit is exemplified in Penfold’s plucky high notes."

-George Hall for The Stage

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"Special mention should go to our Queen of the Night (Eleanor Penfold) for delivering her tricky signature song (which even I recognised) flawlessly."

-Matty Czaczkes for The Daily Info
 

"Eleanor Penfold has the operatic clout and vocal gymnastics required for the Queen of the Night."

-Nicola Lisle for Ox in a Box

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The Magic Flute, Hurn Court Opera 2019

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"Eleanor Penfold was a striking stage presence...she had better control and clarity during the infamous coloratura of Der Hölle Rache than some more seasoned singers I have seen..."

-Will Frampton for Bournemouth Echo

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Don Giovanni, Waterperry Opera Festival 2018

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"Both Donnas-Eleanor Penfold (currently a Britten-Pears Young Artist) as Anna and the Sydney-trained Alison Manifold as Elvira-had the vocal equipment to dazzle."

-Roger O'Neill for Opera Magazine

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"There were also stellar performances from Ben Durrant in the role of Don Ottavio and Eleanor Penfold, singing the role of Donna Anna, who duetted with beauty and delicacy."

-Jon Blunt for Daily Info Oxford

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Dardanus, English Touring Opera 2017

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“Eleanor Penfold proves radiant as the Phrygian Woman and Venus"

-Sam Smith for Music OMH

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“There’s some stylish singing...with Eleanor Penfold (Venus) floating through one of Rameau’s most delectable melodies.”

-Richard Morrison for The Times 

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"Eleanor Penfold steps from the chorus to sing an exquisite aria calling for peace at the end of Act 3, a still point in the action and one of the evening’s most beautiful moments."

-Janet Banks for IOCO Kultur im Netz

 

Les fêtes d'Hébé, Opéra Bastille/RCM London 2017

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"Eleanor Penfold est une séduisante Bergère"

-Laurent Bury for Forum Opéra

 

"Eleanor Penfold use avec agilité de sa voix légère et flûtée en Naïade et en Bergère."

-Damien Dutilleul for Olyrix 

 

"Eleanor Penfold, depicting stream and shepherdess...provided an enchanting high point in the first act."

-Cara Chanteau for The Independent