Excerpts from Reviews |
| "Linda Purdy brought an imperious elegant air an ultra-smooth mezzo-soprano to the role of Orlovsky." |
| Richard S. Ginell, Los Angeles Valley News |
"Linda Purdy was superb as Tirinto, and brought the house down with the rage aria mentioned. So, too, the strength and musicianship of John del Carlo was outstanding. One could only wish the average Handel recording could boast their equal." |
| Heuwell Tircuit, San Fracisco Chronicle |
| "The most beautiful music of the opera is assigned to the character of Tirinto, a part played and sing with great style by the mezzo-soprano Linda Purdy" |
| Marilyn Tucker, San Fracisco Chronicle |
| "Mezzo-soprano Linda Purdy drew a rousing ovation with each of her three numbers. She exhibited the stage presence of a star, an exquisite feeling for her music and enviable voice control." |
| Dr. Lewis Woodward, The Modesto Bee |
| "Linda Purdy, the mezzo-soprano, sang her aria 'Et exultavit' with quiet dignity, serene exaltation, and well-conceived articulated vocalism. " |
| Dr. Irving W. Greenberg, The Carmel Pinecone |
| "Ms Purdy continued with 'Una Voce Poco Fa', displaying her talents as a charming comedienne and tossing off her coloratura roulades and cadenzas with spirit, ease and accuracy." |
| Nathalie Plotkin, Monterey Peninsula Herald |
"The singing of Linda Purdy as Orfeo was beautifully concentrated both vocally and dramatically and gave the role real stature and emotional authenticity." |
| Richard Seymour, Monterey Peninsula Herald |
| "Miss Linda Purdy, mezzo soprano, in singing the drinking song from Lucretia Borgia, displayed a dynamic range from low to high levels in her voice." |
| Nancy Neil Noonan, Brandon, Manitoba |
| "Corinne Swall and Linda Purdy in their Spanish songs... true bel canto, superb control of voice... especially fine diction and feeling for mood." |
| Brandon News, Maitoba, Canada |
| Mezzo Linda Purdy and bass Thomas Paul sounded more Mozartean than either the chorus or orchestra - they injected just that note of irrepressible tenderness." |
| Charles Johnson, Sacramento Bee |
| Ms Purdy, a mezzo-soprano with remarkable vocal range, won enthusiastic applause for her performance of the demanding 'Laudamus te' in the Mozart Mass. Of special note was her handling of the coloratura passages with heavy demand on vocal agility and carefully spun-out breath." |
| Dr. Lewis Woodward, The Modesto Bee |
| "Ms Purdy began the 'Boston Beguine' and brought down the house with it... underlining her steady reputation as a singer of verve and charm." |
| Patrick Franklin, The Monterey Herald |