Sandra in the world premiere of Bernard Foccroulle’s Cassandra, production by Marie-eve Signeyrole at La Monnaie / De Munt

Jessica Niles plays Sandra with prodigious energy and clarity.

—la libre

Jessica Niles delivers a remarkable performance as Sandra, a touching and courageous figure to whom the soprano brings conviction, freshness and profundity.

—Concerto.net

Jessica Niles is a convincing Sandra in her commitment and her existential questions. The American soprano moves easily from light to dramatic register, tackling demanding vocal lines. As a comedian, she is full of brilliance and engages the audience

—Classicagenda

Jessica Niles’ energy and vocal punch brings galvanizing power

—bachtack

always clear soprano and remarkable expressiveness

—diapason

Soprano Jessica Niles embodies Sandra (the contemporary Cassandra)…her brilliant and mastered singing is accentuated by lively and energetic playing, interspersed with spoken speeches and bursts of laughter

—olyrix

[Cassandra’s] contemporary counterpart requires a broad spectrum of emotions: Jessica Niles is rebellious, angry, and sweet.

a flexible soprano with brilliant height

—Holger Noltze, Brüssel