“These two very talented musicians brought tears to my eyes as I was swept along with the beauty of the melody, which America delivered with passion, supported by the exquisite piano accompaniment of Luhtsaari. This pattern of finely polished singing, with excellent pitch and diction and the most skilful accompanying I’ve heard in many years, was repeated throughout the entire concert. The show was meticulously rehearsed and not a beat was missed by either performer.
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The show closed with two pieces by Satie, his “Élégie” and the famous “Je te veux”, in which America displayed more than at any other time during the concert, her incredible breath control. […] It’s rare to see and hear two performers who are so comfortable with each other, almost as one. It’s the way it should be, particularly in the revealing, almost nakedness, of voice and piano together.”
L’Invitation au Voyage, 1 March 2020, Reviewed by TONY MAGEE
Talented Musicians Brought the Tears, Canberra City News
“America’s mezzo and alto parts in other pieces were another highlight for me during the entire concert. She has the ability to balance herself with the other six in a role where inner voices play such a major part, but are not often showcased.”
“Open Book”, at Drill Hall Gallery, 18 August 2019. Reviewed by TONY MAGEE
Concert Ends in Rapturous Applause, Canberra CityNews
"America was engaging and charming from the first song" [...] "Throughout the whole program, America revealed a rich but unweighted mezzo tone. To the often highly complex tonal language, she brought near-perfect intonation and nuanced timbres"
“Poems and Prayers”, at Drill Hall Gallery, 1 July 2018. Reviewed by JUDITH CRISPIN.
An Electic Tribute to Music, Canberra CityNews
"AJ America immediately catches people’s attention with her quality and tone. Her singing is exceptional."
“Stabat Mater” by Giovanni Pergolesi. Wayfarers Australia. At St Alban’s Church, Lyons, 29 March 2018. Reviewed by ROB KENNEDY
Wayfarers Bring Home A Wonderful Concert, Canberra CityNews
"Her stunning voice in its range and power made this song the best of the night."
“Americans in Paris”, Luminescence Chamber Singers. At the Drill Hall Gallery, Sunday, February 25. Reviewed by ROB KENNEDY
An Uplifting Concert of Luminescence, Canberra CityNews
"Mezzo AJ America put in a fine, clear-toned turn."
"Ulysses Now", Canberra International Music Festival, Fitter's Workshop, 2 May 2018, Reviewed by ANGUS MCPHERSON
Ulysses Now, Limelight
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AJ makes an impact on Canberra, CityNews, 21 November 2017.
Alice Chance and AJ America Talk Wild Women, CutCommon, 17 September 2016
Luminescence: Harmony for Women in Music, CutCommon, 22 March 2016