REVIEWS
“…Rodgers [was] one of the funniest parts of an already very funny show.”
Review of Wine, Women, and Song (closing the Adrian Symphony spring 2007 season)
Adrian Daily Telegram
“...powerful operatic delivery...excellent diction...especially true in...set of five French songs
which she delivered with vocal as well as linguistic clarity. Her stage presence is quite good--
arms, hands, and the motion of her eyes combine to capture
the dramatic imagery of each song. ...expressive vocal textures...flexible, expressive delivery.”
Review of Civic Morning Musicals series’ opening recital
Syracuse Post-Standard
"[in the Vivaldi] Her voice is beautiful and her diction excellent . . .
[the Poulenc] contains theatrical as well as religious elements.
Jane [Rodgers] was an excellent choice for these solos."
Review of Poulenc and Vivaldi Glorias
Flint Journal
"Soprano Jane Schoonmaker Rodgers sang the leading role of
the wife Rosalinda with excitement and emotion."
Review of Die Fledermaus
Battle Creek Enquirer
"I particularly liked Jane Schoonmaker Rodgers' clear, warm soprano.
Rodgers soared effortlessly in the upper register while retaining a colorful sound lower down.
Hers is a promising talent and one hopes she'll live up to her growing reputation."
Review of A Night in Venice
Ann Arbor News
"… Rodgers made a fetching Patience. The young soprano has
a multicolored vocal sound which moves easily through the role's tessitura."
Review of Patience
Ann Arbor News
"… Rodgers' voice has become even more beautiful since last hearing,
displaying an increased warmth along with its silvery liquidity."
Review of Ruddigore
Ann Arbor News
"In full command of her top notes, [Jane Schoonmaker Rodgers'] voice
fairly sailed over the full orchestra and chorus..."
Review of H.M.S. Pinafore
Plymouth Observer
"Jane Schoonmaker Rodgers . . . was extraordinary as Mabel, the eldest daughter.
From the first shimmering coloratura of her opening aria,
Schoonmaker-Rodgers displayed both vocal artistry and appealing warmth of characterization."
Review of The Pirates of Penzance
Ann Arbor News
" Jane Schoonmaker Rodgers is a formidable Princess Ida, luxuriant of voice and queenly of presence.
Her poignant aria, 'I built upon a rock,' was intensely moving in its honesty."
Review of Princess Ida
Ann Arbor News