 *translated* 'In terms of stage narration and dramatic incarnation, Rebecca Leggett does not sulk her Pleasure (character she embodies). The mezzo-soprano is distinguished as much by her magnetic charisma, bewitching like a senter from its first appearance, as by its singing. The phrasing is catchy, capturing the audience as an irrepressible appeal. The quality of the articulation structures the diction. It gives both in the ethereal and sensitive treble for the refined passages that it serves vocalisations as lively as they are wild in other passages marking the versatility of her allegory. As such and for these two successive motifs, the delicate poetry of the "Lassia la spina cogli la rosa" and the wild flame of the "Come nembo che fugge col vento", a real baroque storm, are certainly the two highlights of the evening.'
https://www.olyrix.com/articles/production/8411/il-trionfo-del-tempo-e-del-disinganno-oratorio-haendel-christie-8-juillet-2025-critique-compte-rendu-corum-opera-berlioz-le-triomphe-du-temps-et-de-la-desillusion-les-arts-florissants-roset-leggett-white-way-festival-radio-france-montpellier-occitanie *translated* ‘The English mezzo-soprano Rebecca Leggett exudes a great stage presence in the role of Pleasure. It is up to her to embody a strong moment of the work, the essential air Lascia la spina, which will be covered by the composer in his opera Rinaldo (Lascia ch'io pianga) in a planetary hit. She shows a very great dramatic intensity. And his last aria Come nembo, full of fury and virtuosity, calls the great scenes of madness of Haendélian tragedies.’ https://www.resmusica.com/2025/07/10/a-montpellier-il-trionfo-del-tempo-e-del-disinganno-par-les-arts-florissants/ *translated* ‘Lascia la spina, sung by Pleasure, is the most famous page, lacrymatoire, when it is not tearful. But it would be unfair to reduce the role that Rebecca Leggett embodies to this single air, which is still well sung...It is in her last air, Come nembo (the stormy clouds, the wind...), that she culminates, impressive in breath and virtuosity. With the addition of a zest of sensuality, seduction, and roundness, we have a high quality Pleasure.’ https://www.lemonde.fr/culture/article/2025/07/10/au-festival-de-radio-france-de-montpellier-william-christie-et-ses-arts-florissants-font-salle-comble_6620524_3246.html ‘...British mezzo Rebecca Leggett who could tell a thousand words with just one look. From an icy cold stare as she attempts to keep ‘Beauty’ in line to melting hearts in her excellent final aria ‘Lascia la spina’.’ https://www.gramophone.co.uk/features/article/notes-from-the-spa-a-few-days-at-kissinger-sommer
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