press highlights
"Annabella-Vesela Ellis immediately seduces with the quality of her vocal line."”
— L’Avant-Scène Opéra“A star turn... matched in pace and presence with thrilling coloratura.”
— The Stage“A shimmering impression... able to command attention with an attractive, well-sung performance."
— Opera Magazine & OperaWireOperatic Performances
Constance Fenimore Woolson | The Master | Wexford Festival Opera
"Ellis has an earnest charm as Constance in her rich mezzo-soprano voice... her presence is both assertive and haunting." — Independent.ie
"She expertly captured the role’s concerns with emotional strength... moving easily between calm, reflective passages and anxious, strongly accented lines in which she displayed her bright, piercing upper register to good effect." — OperaWire
"A star turn... matched in pace and presence. Her voice, whether singing her glorious arias or the many duets, trios and ensemble parts, made for essential listening." — The Stage & The Sprout
"Sparkling eyes and thrilling coloratura... combined vocal intensity with charm and showed great dexterity in her singing." — The Yorkshire Times & Wales Arts Review
"Annabella-Vesela Ellis made a shimmering impression... managed to grab attention with an engaging, well-sung performance." — Opera Magazine & QuakerpediaRosina | The Barber of Seville
New Ofglen | The Handmaid’s Tale | English National Opera
"Mit viel Feuer sang und spielte auch Annabella Ellis... und bekam für Champagner-Arien stürmischen Beifall." — Online Merker
Prince Orlovsky | Die Fledermaus