‘ …Harrison, from her opening, finely shaded octave drop in “Pace, pace mio Dio” from Verdi’s La Forza del Destino, to the final notes of Aida, sang with a thrilling urgency.’
Joanne Sheely Hoover, Albuquerque Journal
‘…Soprano Luvada Harrison (Aida), did credit to the role, dramatically as well as vocally. “O patria mia,” her Act II aria was gracefully and beautifully sung with spectacular crescendos, gorgeous pianissimos and stirring fortes.’
Sonia Lewis, Classical New Jersey
‘…Luvada Harrison, who sang Aida gave a powerfully phrased performance of “O patria mia” and, with Lyon, spearheaded an afternoon of vocal dynamics that was unforgettable.’
Daphne Kraft, The North Jersey Herald & News
‘…Harrison was mesmerizing in the tender, haunting “Summertime” aria and, with Jones, in “Bess You is my Woman Now.” The latter piece, a love duet, was rendered with such emotion that imaginary sparks flew when the couple held hands and gazed into one another’s eyes. Perhaps for sheer tragic intensity, however, Harrison was tops in her lament, “My Man’s Gone Now.”
George F. Day, Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
‘…Soprano Luvada Harrison sang with feeling, dramatic intensity, and great nuance of dynamics, and her powerful voice easily soared above the orchestra. …Her aria no. 21 was brilliant – a real tour de force. ‘
David Abrams, The Post Standard
‘…As Maddelena, Luvada Harrison displayed a generous size, lush, creamy soprano that touched the heart strings with a plaintive “La Mamma morta.’
Bruce M. Gilbert
‘…Luvada Harrisons’ Leonora was vocally powerful and agile.’
Paul Somers, Star Ledgers
‘…The standard of singing in Baltimore’s Porgy and Bess is high, particularly the extraordinary Luvada Harrison as Serena.’
Patrick Finnegan, The Baltimore Sun
‘…Besides possessing exceptional vocal material, each had probed into the dramatic situation surrounding each aria or duet…Miss Harrison gave a brilliant account of “Come Scoglio” from Mozart’s Cosi fan Tutte.’
Raoul Abdul, The Amsterdam News
‘…The best voice of the night, that of Luvada Harrison, was lavished on Serena. She made a wild ride of “Oh Doctor Jesus,” a free recitative, and gave potent dramatic shape to “My Man’s Gone Now,” the hands-down highlight of the night.’
Tom Strini, Milwaukee Journal
‘…Luvada Harrisons’ Rosalinda displayed expert vocal and acting skills, delivering comic cut-downs as well as arresting arias with the grandness of a true diva.’
David Fischer, Bay Ridge Life
Luvada A. Harrison, Soprano 