"So integral is Alesi's fusion of voice and character, she makes Violetta's emotions inhabit us as our own ... defiant colorature and vocal line that paint seamless as watercolor" |
| Saugerties Post Star |
"Alesi takes the stage with style and intelligence and posseses a distinctive voice and the charisma of a world class opera star" |
| The Desert Sun |
"Soprano Melody Alesi offered the audience an appealingly plaintive account of Verdi's Caro nome." |
| Allen Kozinn, The New York Times |
"Alesi's Gilda was stunning. Her steady and completely unforced tone were the vocal highlight of the evening" |
| The Ithaca Journal |
"Singing honors went to American soprano Melody Alesi, who was an impressive Donna Anna. Her remarkable rich soprano was perfectly demonstrated in the 'non mi dir'." |
| Naples Daily News |
"Soprano Melody Alesi won the audience's heart as Gilda. The "Caro Nome" calls for transparent virtuosic singing and that's exactly what Alesi gave it." |
| The Post Standard |
"A standing room audience responded to Ms. Alesi with an ovation reserved for those who make this kind of vocal and theatrical magic. Hers is a career to watch!" |
| Boro Park Community News |
"Ms. Alesi was a sparkling, truly comic Norina, who soared in florid coloratura! What a singer! What an actress!" |
| Tom Lenihan, Home Reporter and Sunset News |
"Indeed, Ms. Alesi's Deh Vieni in act IV of Le Nozze would have made Mozart forget Nancy Storace, his first Suzanna, for whom he wrote and rewrote the aria!" |
| Ann Feldman, Sightlines |
"Clear notes, and bell-like tone. This kind of singing occurred every time Ms. Alesi was on stage. And she seemd to have that "star" quality that promises much for the future." |
| Gary J. Morris, Boro Park Community News |
"An enthusiastic standing ovation was given to Ms. Melody Alesi, prize winner of the Licia Albanese Pucini Foundation" |
| Bill Zakariasen, The Westsider |