“Undoubtedly outstanding among the performers of the first cast is the vocal performance of soprano Anna Pirozzi, who renders a Leonora rich in nuances, both musical and interpretative. Her voice is strong and secure in all directions and passages, her emission is not strained, and in the most characteristic arias such as ‘Me pellegrina ed orfana’ she demonstrates full control of the vocal medium combined with a great ability to convey the character’s thoughts and moods, both through singing inflections and facial expressions. The legato, emotional transport and ability to deliver the musical phrase are evident in ‘Più tranquilla l’alma sento’ and the beautiful duet that follows. His ‘Vergine degli angeli’ is remarkable, much appreciated by the audience, sung almost with closed mouth and with great conviction and pathos. Her final aria, ‘Pace, pace, mio Dio’, received by a veritable ovation, was textbook.” -The blogartpost

“Anna Pirozzi, whom I recently saw give a stellar performance in Andrea Chénier in Lyon, brought her A-game once again. Her portrayal of Donna Leonora had the audience spellbound, and it’s no wonder she received a well-deserved standing ovation. She’s truly the queen of tragedy, bringing depth and fire to every note.” –Opera Diary

“Anna Pirozzi’s inexhaustible forza and accuracy, stylistic appropriateness and the beauty of her singing were the main reasons for the success of the premiere of La Forza del destino at Liceu.” – Opera Online

“Verdi in his pure state, which is enjoyed to the full in the case of Anna Pirozzi, a Leonora of careful style and expressive variety, very lyrical and delicate in the aforementioned Vergine degli angeli, and with dramatic accents, colours and Verdian temperament in her arias and duets – her scenes with John Relyea’s wonderful Padre Guardiano were thrilling -, with a solid technique and a phrasing rich in nuance.” –Scherzo.es