Hansel HANSEL AND GRETEL, Sarasota Opera
February-March 2010

"…Hansel sung and acted charmingly by Heather Johnson."

Sarasota Herald Tribune
February, 2010

"Johnson, who is making an excellent career with engagements at New York City Opera, Glimmerglass and Boston Lyric, among others, was agile physically and vocally, making a fetching and believable Hansel."

Longboat Observer
March, 2010

Vivaldi GLORIA, New York Choral Society, Carnegie Hall
December 2009

"The sunny, clear-voiced Dehn and more darkly dramatic Johnson complimented one another brilliantly, adding subtlety and contrast to a work that can grow tedious in less professional hands. At first, it seemed possible that Johnson's serious, operatic presence would feel too heavy or put-on for this rather light standard, but before long she became, for me, the most intriguing and memorable artist onstage."

Opera News Online
March, 2010

Recording of AN AMERICAN PERSEPHONE (Crabtree)

"Johnson's dark-honeyed voice is a major asset to the two solos here; her mezzo is well-suited to the somber nature of the music and the words."

Palm Beach Artspaper
June, 2009

Carmen, CARMEN, Volkstheater Rostock, Germany
July 2009

"The production now brings more depth, more brilliance, particularly because of Heather Johnson in the title role who presents an impressive Carmen. The New York Mezzo Soprano filled the role of the gypsy, that archetype of female independence, with a beautiful voice and supple strength and thoughtfulness. Not only was she convincing with her voice but with her acting."

Ostsee Zeitung
July, 2009

Zerlina, DON GIOVANNI , Boston Lyric Opera
April-May 2009

"The real joys of the evening, however, were found among the peasants. As Zerlina, one of Don Giovanni's would-be conquests, Heather Johnson was the ideal soubrette, both fiery and charming. She was a dramatic singer in the truest sense, finding her phrasing and ornamentation in the meaning of the text instead of imposing an "interpretation." She found her perfect (if jealous) match in Joseph Valone's Masetto. The chemistry between them was palpable, and they projected simplicity and naturalness onstage. When present, they slanted the opera in their direction, and when they departed, one wanted to follow them both to experience the opera in which Mozart made them the stars."

Opera News Online
July, 2009

"Heather Johnson was a persuasive Zerlina, playing her less as a simple ingénue than as an earthy woman with needs all her own."

Boston Globe
April, 2009

"The best singers are sopranos Susanna Phillips (a dignified but sexually tempted Donna Anna) and Heather Johnson (a more than usually knowing – and so less touching – village bride)."

The Boston Phoenix
April, 2009

"Heather Johnson likewise made a glowingly sensual Zerlina, who slowly learned how to handle the jealous trigger of her hot-headed husband, Masetto…"

The Hub Review
April, 2009

Beppe, L'AMICO FRITZ, Sarasota Opera
February-March 2009

"Mezzo-soprano Heather Johnson, portraying Beppe, a Gypsy boy, sang and acted with tremendous flair. Hers is a talent to watch."

Sarasota Herald-Tribune
February, 2009

"Heather Johnson, a delightful Beppe"

Southern Florida Classical Review
March, 2009

"Heather Johnson earned high marks in the trouser role of Beppe."

Opera Today
March, 2009

Suzuki, MADAMA BUTTERFLY, Madison Opera
November, 2008

"As Suzuki, mezzo-soprano Heather Johnson is also a pleasure, notably in her gorgeous second act duet with Kanyova."

The Capital Times
November, 2008

Meg, FALSTAFF, New York City Opera
2008

"…Heather Johnson made the most of Mrs. Page's moments to shine."

The New York Sun
March, 2008

"Heather Johnson offered an alert, pleasing Meg, making her fine mezzo heard in the dazzling ensembles."

Opera News
March, 2008

"The bright-voiced soprano Pamela Armstrong was persuasive as Alice, as was Heather Johnson as Meg Page"

The New York Times
March, 2008

Lisetta, Il mondo della luna, Opera Lafayette
2004

"…[Heather Johnson] sang extremely well and with strong stage presence and comic verve."

The Washington Post
May, 2004

Zerlina, Don Giovanni, Glimmerglass Opera
2003

"…Heather Johnson, from the Young American Artists program, was outstanding as Zerlina. Not only was her mezzo soprano sweet and confident, she gave a special depth to her part."

The Ithaca Times
July, 2003

"…sassy Zerlina of Heather Johnson.."

Opera News
November, 2003

"…Of the woman's voices, Heather Johnson fared best. Her voice is a bit more substantial than most who take on the role of Zerlina, and her depiction was of a much stronger figure than is usually the lot of the peasant character."

The Post-Standard,
Syracuse, NY
July, 2008

"….Heather Johnson (Zerlina) both sang with flair and feeling…"

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, NY
August, 2003

"Young American Artist Heather Johnson's sexily vocalized mezzo Zerlina sounded fully on a level with her international-level colleagues."

Classics Today.com
August, 2003