“...Lyubov Petrova sang like a goddess as a voluptuous, vivacious Susanna, offering a ‘Deh vieni’ layered with humor, warmth, sensuality and an ineffably beautiful pianissimo high B-flat...”
Opera News
“...She is nothing short of sensational, the Russian soprano Lyubov Petrova... she sings incredibly, acts equally superbly and makes a stunning presence whether flirting, making love or lamenting a tragedy..."
The Post Standard
"...The stellar performance of the Glimmerglass summer (and every season has one) surely has to be the “Cleopatra” of Russian Lyubov Petrova who I found quite effortlessly magnificent. “V’adore pupille” and “Piangerò” were just flat out sensational... Ms. Petrova is possessed of a gleaming and substantial lyric voice, with radiant sotto voce capabilities, and a full arsenal of gleaming coloratura fireworks at her command. The soprano already has major Met credits on her resume and small wonder, for she is a major talent. Watch for her at an opera house near you. You will thank me..."
James Sohre, Opera Toda"...The stellar performance of the Glimmerglass summer (and every season has one) surely has to be the “Cleopatra” of Russian Lyubov Petrova who I found quite effortlessly magnificent. “V’adore pupille” and “Piangerò” were just flat out sensational... Ms. Petrova is possessed of a gleaming and substantial lyric voice, with radiant sotto voce capabilities, and a full arsenal of gleaming coloratura fireworks at her command. The soprano already has major Met credits on her resume and small wonder, for she is a major talent. Watch for her at an opera house near you. You will thank me..."
"... Lyubov Petrova I found quite effortlessly magnificent. “V’adore pupille” and “Piangerò” were just flat out sensational... Ms. Petrova is possessed of a gleaming and substantial lyric voice, with radiant sotto voce capabilities, and a full arsenal of gleaming coloratura fireworks at her command. The soprano already has major Met credits on her resume and small wonder, for she is a major talent. Watch for her at an opera house near you. You will thank me..."
James Sohre, Opera Today
