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NEWS
"PS. I invite you to listen to this magnificent arrangement by Cheryl Bains, a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music. It’s easily the best orchestral rendition of Kabir’s Ghat Ghat Mein Panchi Bolta. Don’t forget to subscribe to her YouTube channel. Great ensemble; well done, Cheryl!"
Daily News Hungary
"The evening continued with moving performances... and Cheryl Bains’ emotional performance of “Pace non trovo”. Every note resonated with emotion and passion, creating a magical atmosphere.
The Straits Times
"In the soprano solos, 16-year-old Cheryl Bains was the star - captivating in her solos and singing with accuracy, projection and steadiness well beyond her years."
"Alto soloist Cheryl Bains is only fifteen years old, but she could certainly hold her own alongside the more polished... The choice of such young soloists may raise a few eyebrows but is definitely precedented, seeing as Beethoven himself recruited 18-year-old Henriette Sontag and 21-year-old Caroline Unger to sing the soprano and alto roles respectively, at the work’s premiere which he conducted."
Singapore
"The show was like a deep-dive into the mythic and cultural richness of India... almost like being sucked in by a vortex of energy and exhilaration...
Cheryl's interpretation and expression of the Devi culture mixed with her operatic singing and performance prowess kept us in thrall, like a thriller."
"Cheryl brings something rare and beautiful to her art. She doesn't sing just for recognition; she uses her voice to share her spirit and soul with the world..."
Femina Magazine
"The Legend of the Goddess: Where Vedic Tales Meet Opera, an innovative opera production composed by Cheryl Bains, brought the divine feminine to life through a spellbinding blend of Western Classical and Hindustani Classical Music..."
"Through moving tales, the play honored the enduring power and influence of Vedic goddesses...From the ferocious fury of Goddess Kali to the serene wisdom of Goddess Saraswati, the performance offered a nuanced portrayal of the many facets of women, ensuring that their voice and stories remain etched in time..."
"The Legend of the Goddess is a one-of-a-kind production that reimagines the richness of Vedic mythology through the lens of opera..."
The evening was made more memorable by the presence of (left) soprano Cheryl Bains and (right) trumpet player Jean-Baptiste Arnold, both of whom are acclaimed international artistes
Calcutta Times,
The Times of India
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