“The cast and chorus were talented and confident, led by the poised, rich-voiced Cherubino of the adventurous mezzo-soprano Abigail Fischer."

-New York TImes

“One of the highlights of the evening was Abigail Fischer, whose Cherubino was nothing short of stunning. She commandeered a perfect balance of ornamental ease and velvety legato that made me want to listen for hours. Although her Act 1 aria was beautiful, her aria in the second act is one that will leave you breathless.  One particular note of longing (for Inez) was so powerful that it reverberated in my sternum.  Fischer has given us a heartfelt and mature Cherubino, a far cry from the boy we knew before. Her performance was outstanding..”

“Ms. Fischer’s performance is pure brilliance... Ms. Fischer sounded completely comfortable with both its range and ornamentation. She has power and flexibility to burn and respectable acting chops as well — a fine performance all the way around.”

“Mezzo Abigail Fischer, in the central role of Cherubino, was the vocal standout of the evening. Fischer has a distinctive timbre and impressive range, and sang with dynamic and dramatic nuance. She also incarnated Cherubino's impishness delightfully, with swagger that was a pleasure to watch. Her Act II aria was a highlight of the evening, enveloping us all in Cherubino's dreamy tenderness.”

“As Angelina, d.b.a. Cinderella, mezzo-soprano Abigail Fischer made an appealing heroine. She's a real coloratura mezzo, with an attractively dark sound and a good technique. To go with it, she has a pre-Raphaelite abundance of red-gold curls, a pretty face, slender figure and likeable persona.”

-Saint Louis Today





“Abigail Fischer makes for a lovely presence both vocally and physically as Cenerentola, and shares a captivating chemistry with tenor Keith Boyer as Prince Ramiro. Both prove capable of handling the demands of Rossini's score which weaves vocal parts in and out and together in sometimes confusing, but ear-pleasing fashion.”
-Broadway World

“Among a solid cast of young singers, Abigail Fischer, a mezzo-soprano, stood out for her attractive tone, abundant feeling and clear diction.”
-The New York Times


“Outstanding in the cast was Abigail Fischer, a mezzo with abundant red hair — and many other gifts. She has an unusual, arresting voice, a solid technique, and plenty of musical smarts. She managed to be elegant and spunky at the same time.”
-The New York Sun

“Mezzo-soprano Abigail Fischer peeled the paint off the ceiling as she filled the house with incredible sound. Collaborating with pianist Kirill Zikanov, her performance of "Fingers 1" (2007) wasn't just passionate, it was thrilling!”
-Classical Voice of North Carolina

“The work was impressively executed by soprano Abigail Fischer.”
-Newsweek

“It is preposterous to speak of the “potential” of youngsters such as… the vivid mezzo Abigail Fischer; [she is] already [an] artist.”
-The Boston Globe

“Mezzo-soprano Abigail Fischer has a plush, luxurious voice and sang with unfailing sensitivity (the silvery sound she lent to the Gloria was especially gratifying).”

-Democrat and Chronicle

“Mezzo Abigail Fischer’s sound was sumptuous in ‘Cat’s Cradle Songs.’”
-The Boston Globe

“The elegant Cat's Cradle Songs (1915) were a winning showcase for the wonderfully rich mezzo-soprano of Abigail Fischer whose plush vocal quality is similar to Frederica von Stade.” -Music & Vision

“...a gift for comic acting.”
-Democrat and Chronicle

“Ms. Fischer has a pleasing, mellow alto voice, which provided the audience an excellent example of the richness to be found in the low female voice.”
-New York Stringer