Faust-

“As any soprano who has done it will testify, Marguerite is probably the most deceptive role ever

written — such a big-girl sing from such a youthful character. Many divas have referred to her as the

“Butterfly of the French lyric soprano repertory”, for it is long, intense, the high notes are cannonballs,

and like Puccini’s geisha, you are spending the last three minutes of a very long evening screaming your

lungs out over gigantic orchestration. However, Ms. O’Connors singing and acting were deeply

moving in the Church Scene (the best moments of the performance), and amazingly, she bravely held

her own in the soaring high tessitura of that thundering Final Trio up against the torrents of volume

emanating from Potter, Juarez and the pit. Her already lengthy role was made even more difficult by

the rare inclusion of the usually cut Spinning Wheel aria, which she sang commendably. “ - Larry Kellum

La Boheme-

“Kathleen Callahan- Hardman’s (mimi) big, lush. plush spinto is better siuted now to the heavier,

more womanly Verdi heroines, and, the Musetta of Heather O’Connor. Both singers soared to the

rafters in their upper registers, and with their sensitive portrayals. “  - Larry Kellum

                                                          

Don Giovanni-

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Carmen- Connecticut Lyric Opera-

“Young Ryan Foley's deep low notes and Heather O'Connor's gleaming high C's elevated the stature of Zuniga and Frasquita, respectfully, from the bit parts that they really weren't written to be. “ - John Deredita

Torrington Symphony Orchestra-

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5 Folk Songs for Soprano and Band-

“The Gilmore pieces were tastefully done and the soloist was superb.  Not only a great voice but so much poise.”

“Just a note to tell you how thoroughly I enjoyed hearing last night's concert.  All the soloists did wonderful work, and I especially enjoyed hearing the wonderfully talented Heather O'Connor sing again and to read about her post-KSC accomplishments.”

“The ensemble loved you and your voice, the audience was enthralled.”