—Stephanie Adrian, Opera News
"...pure joy to watch ...a vocal timbre and powerful resonance that is rare and hard-to-find in the world of opera today"
"Standout debut... comic interactions"
“Other notable standouts are ... mezzo-soprano CINDY SADLER making her Atlanta Opera debut as Juliet’s nurse Gertrude — who shares occasional comic interactions with Capulet’s servant Grégorio, sung by bass-baritone Alan Higgs, that imply something is going on between them. The entire cast is strong in their roles.”
"Terrific and touching... powerful voice"
“Cindy Sadler made a terrific and touching Gertrude with a powerful voice.”
"Rich and distinctive voice... charming"
“Fine supporting came from American mezzo Cindy Sadler in a minor role as Gertrude, the nurse; she has a rich and distinctive voice, and she was charming in a bit of good stage business involving a gang of Capulet roughs and a sword.”
"Unexpected acting skill... comical"
“The rest of the principals bring the expected strong vocal talent but also unexpected acting skill: mezzo Cindy Sadler as the comical nurse...”
"Indispensable mezzo... usual excellent form"
“The indispensable mezzo Cindy Sadler was in her usual excellent form as Juliette’s nurse, Gertrude.”
