The Coronation of Poppea
The Coronation of Poppea, Opera Atelier, Toronto, April/May 2009
"The only performer who forcefully used language as well as voice to project a mood in this most declamatory of operas was Kimberly Barber in the short but powerful role as the wronged Queen, Ottavia"Carl Morey, Opera Canada, Fall 2009
"The singers, decked out in Dora Rust d'Eye's rich fabrics, deliver memorable performances, especially in supporting roles. Olivier Laquerre's Ottone, Kimberly Barber's Ottavia, Laura Pudwell's Arnalta and Carla Huhtanen's Drusilla make their characters specific and essential to the drama"
Glenn Sumi, NOW Magazine Daily, Toronto, Apr. 28, 2009
"Kimberly Barber gives a riveting performance vocally and dramatically as the spurned Empress, Ottavia. This is her first performance with OA and let's hope they find more roles for her"
Michael Johnson, ConcertoNet.com, April 2009