In the Media
The New York Times Review: “Two Concerts Reveal a Dramatic Shift Between Mahler Symphonies”
“Golda Schultz’s sparkly soprano was beautifully suited to the vocal solo in the final movement. Her absolute optimism was seemingly untouched by earthly matters.” Read the full review from The New York Times - “Two Concerts Reveal a Dramatic Shift Between Mahler Symphonies”.
Tagesspiegel: Recital at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin
“This was one of those nights that you later tell your amazed friends and family about: Yes, I was there when tickets for a Golda Schultz performance were still available at the box office…”
Abendzeitung München: Bayerische Staatsoper
“Golda Schultz musically hits the blend of elegy and enthusiasm that is essential for a good Agathe.…”
Neue Musik Zeitung: Bayerische Staatsoper
“Outshining them all was soprano Golda Schultz: her Agathe sounded like golden sunshine, yet soft, effortlessly malleable and warm-hearted...”
BR-Klassik - Premiere Review: “Der Freischütz” at The Bavarian State Opera
A Premiere Review of “Der Freischütz” at The Bavarian State Opera, by Bernhard Neuhoff at BR-Klassik.
Klassik begeistert: Bayerische Staatsoper
“Golda Schultz is the undisputed winner [of the evening]. Her beautifully timbred lyric soprano has delightful colours, technically the voice is well led, her diction is clean and she forms a well-balanced pair with Max.”
Deutschlandfunk Kultur - “Der Freischütz” at The Bavarian State Opera
Deutschlandfunk Kultur is a culture-oriented radio station, and they recently reviewed "Der Freischütz" at the Bavarian State Opera. Listen to the review on radio, or read it online.
Seen and Heard International - BBC: Last Night of the Proms
Read the full review of BBC’s Last Night of the Proms, by Jim Pritchard of Seen and Heard International.
iNews - BBC: Last Night of the Proms
Last Night of the Proms, BBC, review: Forget the controversy — this joyful music comforted, nourished, and moved. Read the full review online.
The New York Times - Review: A Radiant Revival of ‘Der Rosenkavalier’
Richard Strauss's “Der Rosenkavalier” has several truly sublime and justly beloved scenes and ensembles. With a good cast and conductor, these are almost surefire moments in any performance. But “Rosenkavalier” also contains whole stretches of heavy-handed comedy that can seem to go on forever.
OperaWire - Metropolitan Opera 2019-20 Review: Der Rosenkavalier
Read OperaWire’s “Metropolitan Opera 2019-20 Review: Der Rosenkavalier” by David Salazar.
New York Classical Review - The Metropolitan Opera
“Met’s satisfying “Rosenkavalier” reboot is more than the sum of its parts” - a review by Eric Simpson from the New York Classical Review.
The New Criterion - Carnegie Hall Recital
On the pianist Marc-André Hamelin; Orfeo ed Euridice at the Metropolitan Opera; the Munich Philharmonic, conducted by Valery Gergiev; and the soprano Golda Schultz. By Jay Nordlinger of The New Criterion.
WQXR - Carnegie Hall Recital
“Must-See Classical Concerts This November” by David Patrick Stearns of WQXR Editorial. “Golda Schultz, whose vocal richness and emotional generosity prompts fond comparisons to the late Norman.”
Classical Voice North America - Met’s New ‘Porgy’ Is Lavish, Stylized, Propulsive Staging
The Metropolitan Opera celebrated the opening of the 2019-20 season in grand style with a new production of Porgy and Bess, its first since the work’s company premiere in 1985. Read the full review by Susan Brodie of Classical Voice North America.