Kishani Jayasinghe - soprano
"As Elvira, sparkling soprano Kishani Jayasinghe commands the stage." (Don Giovanni/Opera Theatre of St Louis) Riverfront Times, May 2011
"...there's big benefit in her dazzling smile, watchful eyes and general physical charisma." (Le Nozze di Figaro/Garsington) The Times, June 2010
"...Kishani Jayasinghe shone as Rosina..." (The Ghosts of Versailles/Wexford Festival) Opera Magazine, January 2010
"Kishani Jayasinghe charmed once more as the innocent Gontran." (Une Education Manquée/Wexford Festival) Opera Magazine, January 2010
"[The singers] especially Kishani Jayasinghe’s stylish Gontran carry the day, and the result is a winner." (Une Education Manquée/Wexford Festival) The Stage, October 2009
"Kashani Jayasinghe’s wonderfully soft-textured soprano fares well in the role of Sifare." (Mitridate/Sadler's Wells) Whats On Stage, June 2009
"...it was the Sir Lankan soprano Kishani Jayasinghe in the tiny role of Barbarina who made my ears prick up suddenly - there's a gorgeous voice in embryo here, charged with the crushed velvet, vintage port, Jersey creaminess of the young Kiri te Kanawa." (Le Nozze di Figaro/ROH) Daily Telegraph, July 2008
‘The playful Susanna of Kishani Jayasinghe applied her watered-silk timbre with finesse and a touch of fragility’ . Yehuda Shapiro. Opera magazine, October 2008
“And there is Barbarina, too: in Kishani Jayasinghe (a Jette Parker Young Artist) a presence who lights up the stage. I can’t wait for her to fledge into a Susanna all her own.” Hilary Finch. The Times June 26, 2008
“Jayasinghe’s voice..is perfectly formed, and floated through Deh vieni with exactly the right balance of charm and vulnerability.”
Neil Fisher. The Times, JPYA Summer Concert July 22, 2008
“What was beyond doubt was Kishani Jayasinghe has star quality as a compelling actress with a bright clear voice.”
Jim Pritchard. JPYA Summer Concert 22nd July 2008.
http://www.musicweb-international.com/SandH/2008/Jul-Dec08/jette_parker2007.htm
“The warmth and charm of Kishani Jayasinghe's beautifully sung Susanna was another highlight” http://intermezzo.typepad.com/intermezzo/royal_opera_house/ July 26, 2008
“Special mention should go to Jette Parker Young Artist, Kishani Jayasinghe: a winning Barbarina.”
Mark Berry http://boulezian.blogspot.com/2008/07/le-nozze-di-figaro-royal-opera-12-july.html
“Kishani Jayasinghe's spirited Barbarina..hers (is a) lusciously creamy voice.. not only does she perk up every production I've seen her in, however small her part, she also has the makings of a truly memorable voice.”
http://intermezzo.typepad.com/intermezzo/royal_opera_house/
“Kishani Jayasinghe's vivacious Papagena…. She's one of two young sopranos who make a big impression in this show.” Richard Morrison. The Times, January 30, 2008 Die Zauberflöte
“And Kishani Jayasinghe almost stole the show as Papagena” gertsamtkunstwerk.typepad.co.uk/weblog/opera_mozart
“Kishani Jayasinghe, common to both casts, repeats her delightful Papagena. Hers is certainly a name to watch.” Stephen Pettit. Opera Magazine April 2008, Die Zauberflöte
“Kishani Jayasinghe (is) an irresistible Papagena” George Hall. The Guardian, January 30, 2008. Die Zauberflöte
Kishani Jayasinghe, one of Covent Garden’s Jette Parker Young Artists, is making an impression with everything she currently singing – her Giannetta was one of the best things about the recent L’elisir d’amore...It was a great comedic portrayal”
Jim Pritchard. Seen and Heard Opera Review, 28th January 2008 Die Zauberflöte
http://www.musicweb-international.com/SandH/2008/Jan-Jun08/flute2801.htm
“A word, too, for the radiant presence of the Jette Parker Young Artists Kishani Jayasinghe, who brings new light to the role of Giannetta...”
Hilary Finch. The Times, 15th Novenber 2007, L’elisir d’amore.
“As Fiorilla, Kishani Jayasinghe’s charming presentation and dextrous vocal fioriture evoked memories of Cecilia Bartoli’s stunning performance in the same role…” Dominic McHugh www.musicalcritisism.com July 2007 Jette Parker Summer Concert (Il Turco in Italia-Rossini)
“Jayasinghe impressed immediately with both her vocal and acting talents…”
Colin Anderson www.theoperacritic.com;July 2007 Jette Parker Summer Concert
“Kishani Jayasinghe’s Fiorilla was an instantly loveable minx, more than capable of holding off a sex-starved Selim. She reappeared as a suitably sparky Suzel in the Cherry Picking scene from Mascagni’s L’amico Fritz…she is a delightfully enjoyable performer to watch…”
Kirsty Young www.operatalent.com; July 2007 Jette Parker Summer Concert
“Sri Lankan soprano Kishani Jayasinghe looks as exquisite as she sounds, and that's saying something…”
Helen Wright, http://www.musicomh.com/opera/land-of-light.htm