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What the press says about Wanda
Brister:
 | The soloists were uniformly outstanding (Penderecki Credo).”
(10/04) --Tallahassee Democrat
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| “Brister was all that anyone could hope for. Each and every
note and word she sang was impeccably articulated, projected,
and illustrated...concrete evidence as to why we should be
proud” (Beethoven 9th, 9/04) -- The Advertiser/Lafayette, LA
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| “FSU faculty member Wanda Brister sang the role of Ragonde (Le Comte Ory) with confidence and authoritative presence.” (3/04) --Tallahassee Democrat
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| "It features stellar mezzo-soprano Wanda Brister as the mother." (Amahl, 12/00) --Tucson Weekly
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| Wanda Brister as Carmen's gypsy friend, Mercedes, married a strong, clear
voice to smooth action. The second act scene crackled with wit and zest -- a
sample of the musical magic that opera can bring." (9/99)
-- Waco Tribune-Herald
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| "I give the Georgie to Wanda Brister, who performed Amahl's
mother with a careworn voice, reflecting a love burdened by poverty and the
care of a crippled child." (12/98) -- The
Advertiser/Lafayette, LA
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| "Wanda Brister's Marcellina (Le Nozze di Figaro) was a
wonderful creation." (5/98) -- The Advocate/Stamford, CT
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| "Wanda Brister as Marcellina adds numerous humorous
moments." (5/98) -- Connecticut Post
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| "Wanda Brister's Annina (La Traviata) was sweetly sung and
added deep emotion to the final moments." (3/98) -- Times-Picayune/New
Orleans
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| “Others adding to this success were Wanda Brister as Giovanna." (Rigoletto, 3/97) --Ambush Magazine – New Orleans
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| "Alto Wanda Brister made a particularly good impression; she projects
her warm, mellow voice quite well." (12/96) -- The
Express-Times/Allentown, PA
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| "Astounding unison singing...some spine-chilling special effects by
Brister." (1/94) -- Toronto Star
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| "'...Parto, Parto,' one of the most challenging arias in the lyric
mezzo repertoire. Her tone was plush and even throughout the extensive range
demanded by Mozart..." [in the Saint-Saëns] "Her expansive
phrasing of long descending lines was impressive and high notes provided
true frisson." "...wonderfully idiomatic performance
of "Smoke Gets in your Eyes..." (12/93) -- The
Advocate/Baton Rouge, LA
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| "Brister's voice is warm and rich. She sings beautiful phrases and
vocally demanding passages flawlessly." "She demonstrated her
expressive range..." (12/93) -- Daily
Advertiser/Lafayette, LA
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| "Wanda Brister cavorted around the stage after her Alexander with
more voice and also with more subtlety than one usually finds in the ingenue
roles." (3/93) -- The Advocate/Stamford,CT
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| "Wanda Brister sang with unassuming natural tone as
Olga..." (6/91) -- New York Times |
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