'Rebecca Leggett displayed an intrinsic understanding of the operatic element in Bach’s oratorio, particularly her account of ‘Saget, saget mir geschwinde’ which injected a sense of almost breathless urgency, even desperation, to Magdalene’s search for the dead Jesus.'
seenandheard-international.com/2024/04/historically-informed-southbank-and-the-barbican-celebrate-easter-with-authentic-bach-performances/ '...an impeccably delivered ‘Saget, saget mir geschwinde’ where Rebecca Leggett (singing from memory) held us in thrall with her ecstatic craving to see the risen Lord.' operatoday.com/2024/04/bachs-easter-music-from-the-choir-and-orchestra-of-the-age-of-enlightenment/ '...while Rebecca Leggett thrillingly unleashed a wholly operatic – even erotic – passion in the Magdalene’s song of blissful longing, “Saget, saget mir geschwinde”.' https://theartsdesk.com/classical-music/bachs-easter-oratorio-oae-whelan-qeh-review-joys-springtime
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'Best of all was the alto Rebecca Leggett who sang the Mass in A’s “Quoniam” with great authority, a rich contralto quality in the lower register and top notes blooming into brightness, her recitatives characterful, but never over-dramatic. She is surely at the start of a glittering career.'
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2024/5-april/books-arts/music/music-review-bach-and-his-own-plagiarism-the-sixteen-wigmore-hall-london 'And the qualities of the mezzo-soprano Rebecca Leggett, with good volume and projection, remarkable dynamic control and a porcelain smile just before each sentence.' *translation*
valenciaplaza.com/william-christie-lleva-en-volandas-a-purcell-con-su-version-hip-hop-de-the-fairy-queen 'The mezzo Rebecca Leggett (winner of the Jardin des Voix 2023) delivers that evening a unanimously noticed and promising performance about the continuation of her young career. The round timbre and lyrical range are embellished with an easy technique...Variations in intensity are noticed, as well as the breath length and the ability to insert chiseled nuances into her interpretation, which at times gives her the appearance of an evangelist of Bach passion. Her last solo earned her a discreet kiss, sent remotely by William Christie smiling behind his harpsichord.' www.olyrix.com/articles/production/6762/festival-de-printemps-les-arts-florissants-vendee-matin-cafe-eglise-benoit-hartoin-augusta-mckay-lodge-florian-carre-28-29-30-avril-2023-article-critique-compte-rendu-paul-agnew-william-christie-concert-musique-baroque-culture-france 'The concert is also an opportunity for another discovery, that of the young mezzo-soprano Rebecca Leggett...Her fresh and expressive voice seduces from the outset, charming and intimate accompanied by Thomas Dunford's attentive theorbo in Blow's "Peaceful is he...", she is aerial with clear highs for a very beautiful moment of grace and emotion.' *translation* www.resmusica.com/2023/05/04/purcell-au-festival-de-printemps-des-arts-florissants/ Instruments of Time and Truth Handel's Messiah, at University Church, Oxford, 9 December 2022.12/16/2022 'Rebecca Leggett was truly exceptional – her luscious voice and passionate delivery brought something new and exciting to the alto part.'
www.quaereliving.com/post/handel-s-messiah-instruments-of-time-and-truth ‘Rebecca Leggett made a charming (female) Cupid,
stylish and witty…’ www.planethugill.com/2021/10/from-17th-century-masque-to-tv-reality.htm Virtual Choral Evensong, Rodolfus Foundation, review: 'bedroom singing taken to a whole new level'5/20/2020 '...one or two individuals stood out, above all Rebecca Leggett, who sang...with touching grace and beauty.'
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/classical-music/virtual-choral-evensong-rodolfus-foundation-review-bedroom-singing/ 'Mezzo-soprano Rebecca Leggett...it was thrilling to see and hear a fine career blossoming before one’s eyes and ears.'
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/whats-on/review-an-evening-to-remember-at-all-saints-church-1043437 'Ralph Allwood obtains a vivid, rich blend from his 27 Greenwichian voices, eight of whom do splendid service as soloists, most notably Rebecca Leggett'
.https://www.gramophone.co.uk/review/r-williams-sacred-choral-works 'Alto Rebecca Leggett showed a beautifully modulated, warm alto voice, singing with a nice evenness of tone and a lovely calmness in the lullaby, 'Schlafe, mein Liebster'...'
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