Eleanor Greenwood | Reviews

Tosca, Floria Tosca
Role debut, Germany
“Greenwood has a vocal capital that benefits this operatic thriller… very present in the outbursts of the second act and always with a beautiful legato.”
Jürgen Scharf, Die Oberbadische
Tosca, Floria Tosca
Role debut, Germany
“Eleanor Greenwood impresses with her luminous voice… In her debut in this flagship role of all prima donnas, she impresses with the lavish fullness and bravura of her soprano and expressive playing.”
Roswitha Frey, Badische Zeitung
Turandot, Turandot
London
“Eleanor Greenwood shone as the titular Turandot, her commanding presence matched by a voice that soared effortlessly over the ensemble with an incredible delicacy and balance.”
Brent Muirhouse
Götterdämmerung, Dritte Norn
Bendigo Ring Cycle
“Also of note was sumptuous mezzo-turned-soprano Eleanor Greenwood… as Third Norn. Greenwood sings Sieglinde in another cycle and a future as a lirico-spinto soprano looks secure.”
Deborah Jones, Limelight Magazine
Götterdämmerung, Dritte Norn
Bendigo Ring Cycle
“Of the Norns, Eleanor Greenwood stood out. Greenwood has an enormous voice.”
Peter Rose, Australian Book Review
Götterdämmerung, Dritte Norn
Bendigo Ring Cycle
“Greenwood’s resplendent vocal power [was] particularly impressive… something worth a trip to Bendigo to hear.”
Heather Leviston, Classic Melbourne
Götterdämmerung, Dritte Norn
Bendigo Ring Cycle
“This Macbeth-like trio was well sung… and a very fine soprano contribution from Eleanor Greenwood.”
Sandra Bowdler, Bachtrack
Fidelio, Leonore
Queensland Symphony Orchestra
“Eleanor Greenwood’s punchy ‘Abscheulicher’ from Beethoven’s Fidelio was a highlight… with her fierce on-stage intensity capturing the audience’s attention immediately.”
Paul Ballam-Cross, Limelight Magazine
Fidelio, Leonore
Queensland Symphony Orchestra
“Eleanor Greenwood as Leonore in Beethoven’s Fidelio could be opera’s answer to pop star Alanis Morrisette.”
Gillian Wills, ArtsHub
Maria Stuarda, Elisabetta
Melbourne Opera
“Greenwood is stunning in this role, singing with power, agility and beautiful, bright tone. Strong acting skills enhance her evocative performance… Greenwood is a singer to watch.”
Patricia Maunder, Limelight Magazine
Maria Stuarda, Elisabetta
Melbourne Opera
“Greenwood’s rich, penetrating and fleshy soprano is perfectly suited to Elizabeth’s dark domination… a sign of an exciting career ahead.”
Paul Selar, Australian Arts Review
Maria Stuarda, Elisabetta
Melbourne Opera
“Eleanor Greenwood has a more dramatic voice and was an imperious Elizabeth. Their confrontation was electric.”
Graham Ford, Graham Ford Reviews
Maria Stuarda, Elisabetta
Melbourne Opera
“Eleanor Greenwood must be celebrated for her portrayal of Elizabeth I, she captivated the audience with her versatility and virtuosity.”
Roslyn Foo, Glamorazzi
Maria Stuarda, Elisabetta
Melbourne Opera
“Here, she sang ringingly, at her best in the prize fight with Mary, matching Dix in terms of volume, range and histrionics.”
Peter Rose, Australian Book Review
Wagner, Verdi and Mascagni excerpts
Concert repertoire
“Her dramatic sensibility and fine singing… demonstrated that she is a singer to watch in the future.”
Len Power, Canberra City News