“Jill Gardner delivered a powerful andfinely nuanced performance as Blanche.Her voice is huge, richly hued, with clear annunciation and great control.”
—Honolulu Star Advertiser
“Gardner sang a full-bodied performance with magnificent projection, a lyrico spinto,Puccini girl through and through.”
—The Grand Rapids Press
“Gardner’s version of the sleepwalking
scene was thrilling, quicksilver in
dynamics and her diction
was flawless..”
—The Post-Journal
—The Pioneer Press
"...The sweet soprano of Jill Gardner, whose
Nedda is both earthbound and flighty, her comedic skills emerging during the baseand bawdy street theater of the second act..."
—Charlotte Observer
“The pride of place goes to Jill Gardner...there doesn’t seem to be anythingstanding between her and Puccini’s heroines.”
“Gardner has a large, richly-toned, burgundy voice, and her performance in this very demanding role is worth the price of a ticket all by itself.”
—Honolulu Star-Advertiser
“Soprano Jill Gardner's voice is powerful, lustrous
and rich in emotion....Her subtle blend of strength
and fragility makes this Butterfly completely
appealing and believable...”
—Winston-Salem Journal
“…When it came time for Tosca to confront Scarpia,
Gardner turned in a mad scene worthy of Maria Callas.”
—Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
“Rarely, however, are great voice, interpretive intellect,
and beauty of spirit blended in a single individual
as compellingly as they are in Jill Gardner.”
—VOIX des ARTS
Harry Jay (Jake) Gardner November 15, 1947 – November 2, 2021 Harry Jay Gardner, known by all as “Jake,
“It doesn’t take much to get Eugene Opera artistic director and conductor Andrew Bisantz pumped up, particu
Tabor Opera House is pleased to announce the upcoming performance of HIGH NOTES: AN EVENING WITH OPERA STARS J
The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra presents Wagner’s Ring Cycle in One Night. Conductor Daniel Hege and so
When Jill and Jake Gardner step onto the stage of the Broome County Forum Theatre to sing the epic work of
As acclaimed singers and a creative team prepare for Greensboro Opera’s production of Puccini’s “Madama B
