"Vancouver Opera assembled an exceptionally strong cast, headed by BC native Kathleen Brett. Seen on opening night, her Blanche was an intriguing mix of vulnerability and inner strength. Her superb vocalism with its blazing high register was a pleasure." 

Joseph So - La Scena Musicale

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"Soprano Kathleen Brett gave a fine, vulnerable interpretation of the fearful young aristocrat Blanche, who joins the order of nuns more out of personal anxiety than faith. She mirrored the opera's dramatic shape to a T." 

Elissa Poole - Globe and Mail

"There were extraordinary performances by soprano Kathleen Brett, who stepped in for an ill Frederica von Stade to sing a deeply moving "You'll never walk alone" from "Carousel," led by the May Festival's Robert Porco, and "Climb Ev'ry Mountain" from "The Sound of Music," led by CSO assistant conductor Vince Lee." 

Janelle Gelfand - Cincinatti Enquirer

"Kathleen Brett took the role of the angel who sings of heavenly joys in the finale, and she did indeed sing like an angel...her radiant soprano perfectly summed up this heavenly symphony." 

Catherine R. Newton - The Salt Lake City Tribune

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"Soprano Kathleen Brett's warm, lyrical voice was perfectly suited to the text in the final movement capturing perfectly the childlike wonder expressed in words." 

Edward Reichel - Deseret News

"...Canadian soprano Kathleen Brett as Susanna, a local favorite from her several fine performances here. A natural Mozartean, Brett sang with admirable clarity and purity of tone throughout the evening, her last act "Deh vieni, non tardar" superb in every respect..." 

Kenneth DeLong - Calgary Herald

"The brightest stage work came from debuting Canadian soprano Kathleen Brett as the Princess Ninetta, an accomplished dance with a sweet, true voice." 

David Shengold - LGNY 

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"Kathleen Brett sang the nubile Ninetta with princessly grace." - Justin Davidson - Newsday

"Canadian soprano Kathleen Brett wowed the audience as a concert soloist in "I Could Have Danced All Night," from My Fair Lady. And I could have listened to her melodies all night, too." 

Anton Anderssen

"...Kathleen Brett, who returned to the company blazing. Brett's Romilda, the beloved of both royal brothers, was brilliantly sung and acted; from the heights of joy, through hissy-fits, and into the darkest despair, her voice and emotions rang like crystal." 

Urjo Karena - The Globe and Mail 

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"...Brett's fierce declamations of loyalty are delivered with Callas-like incisiveness..." 

Geoff Chapman - The Toronto Star

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"...But this group was up to it, especially Brett. Her soaring soprano can send chills down your spine. When she sings, "Heaven is mine", you believe it floats in her voice..."

Kathleen Allen - Arizona Daily Star

"Kathleen Brett makes a star turn as the object of the Prince's sudden affection, Pamina. She meets Mozart's incredible musical challenges with grace and ease." 

Leanne Campbell - Westender

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"Kathleen Brett was the embodiment of goodness with liquid, tender singing, fluting unaspirated runs, unstrained high B-flats and the feeling that she was an honest innocent in a terrible situation." 

Lloyd Dykk - The Vancouver Sun

"Thus there is only the delectable Canadian Kathleen Brett in the role of the ingenue, Dorinda, who truly carries the show and who plunges the audience into reverie and emotion." 

Martine D. Mergeay - L'Express

"Her highly charged rendition of Despina had everyone smiling. She has a beautiful voice that lingers sweetly with disarming delight. And she can act. And she is funny."

Grace Cameron - The Boards

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"...Kathleen Brett's wonderfully crafted Despina, shot through with comic sense and equally convincing as the disenchanted victim of an idle aristocracy trifling with feelings out of boredom or for amusement." 

J H Stape - Review Vancouver

"...the exceptionally fine performance of Kathleen Brett as Juliette. The role is especially suited to her voice talents and stage presence. Her voice is sweet and clear she sings expressively and with warmth. Her pure, eloquent soprano filled the Jubilee Auditorium with ease, and her first-act aria, "Je veux vivre", was a highlight. Dramatically, Brett projected a fetchingly feminine stage presence, her active giving a fully rounded portrait of love-possessed teenage girl. Impish and playful in the opening scenes, she was able to rise to the emotion and possession of the closing scenes. She was especially fine in the four major duets that form the core of the opera, blending singing and active with effortless ease." 

Kenneth DeLong - Opera Canada Magazine

"Brett was flawless with her cut-crystal soprano, her aria 'For love my savior now is dying' irradiated by pity and tenderness." 

Lloyd Dykk, The Vancouver Sun