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..."

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"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..." 

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​ "The Legend of the Goddess is a one-of-a-kind production that reimagines the richness of Vedic mythology through the lens of opera..."

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tabla! Newspaper

"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."