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"Making a memorable Opera Theatre St. Louis debut, Harms boasts a voice that’s almost shocking in its beauty..."
"Rena Harms was incredibly moving; a vivid actress, she painted the depths of Cio-Cio-San’s despair with an almost unwatchable immediacy..."
"Harms and Phares gave spot-on performances, creating completely believable characters and playing strong, moving solo and ensemble scenes. Beautifully matched vocally, they gave polished, precise deliveries..."
"Elvira’s anguish sears the scenes in which she appears; there’s raw emotion in her angular interjections..."
"Harms gave an outstanding performance, using vocal clarity, musical finesse, a beautiful, ringing sound and a finely honed theatrical sense, to create a likable, kindhearted character..."
"...Stunning, powerful high notes. Her young dramatic voice has depth, character and great vigor..."
"A memorable performance, with a spot-on combination of vocal power, fluid sound and musical expression..."
"The star of the evening was the enchantingly beautiful soprano Rena Harms. Her incisive, rich and open sound filled the Coliseum effortlessly and she gave an innately musical performance, with some particularly sublime soft passages..."
"She showed tremendous promise… [her voice] was impressively easy in every register…"
"Harms brought dramatic vividness and vocal flourish..."