“Soprano Kathleen Radke sang the solo cantata Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51 beautifully. She has such a smooth and lovely voice that it would have been worth going to the concert just to hear her ... she's got what it takes, and will doubtless be a well-known and important soprano before too many years have gone by.”
(Richard Todd, Music Critic)
(Richard Todd, Music Critic)
...among my favourites of this year for its bell-like simplicity ... Standouts: a lovely rendition of Carol of the Bells for harp and soprano soloist [Kathleen Radke], and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen ... Magical; never mawkish.”
(Sarah B. Hood, The Wholenote Magazine, Review of A Christmas Story)
(Sarah B. Hood, The Wholenote Magazine, Review of A Christmas Story)
“Radke was a joy in every way. Her exceedingly attractive voice, comfortable projection and knack for integrating words and melody suited Britten's Five Folksongs from the British Isles wonderfully, all the more so since she and Leonardelli seemed comfortable with the composer's often quirky harmonies.”
(Three sopranos and harp – Richard Todd, Ottawa Citizen)
(Three sopranos and harp – Richard Todd, Ottawa Citizen)