Testimonials…..
…breathe in the Tuscan air…
Susan Morton is an excellent pianist and vocal coach...Ms. Morton is especially gifted as a coach in Italian...Stage directors and conductors consistently agree...She is certainly a great asset for any opera company and an invaluable partner for any singer.”
--Paul Kellogg, former General & Artistic Director, New York City Opera
"...Susan Morton's harpsichord continuo was uncommonly inventive."
--Tim Page, New York Newsday
(about Le Nozze di Figaro at New York City Opera)
“Il Trittico: Slices of Life”
SAS Performing Arts Company’s pianist Susan Morton, who played Il tabarro, the first of the three Il trittico operas, proved to be a perfect ‘one-person band’.”
REVIEW BY LOREN LESTER Schmopera, March 20, 2023.
“The poetry of Clemens Brentano is filled with passion for nature expressed with unusual harmonies, chromatic melodies, and lots of melismatic passages, all beautiful revealed by Ms. Cregger and her excellent piano partner Susan Morton.”
—VOCE DI MECHE, review, Recital with Alexis Cregger October, 2015 National Opera Center
“As I rehearse for the role Achilla, I realized that this is the third role I will have performed that we have worked on together in the past (Schaunard, Belcore and now Achilla) people have commented on how well prepared I was. Much of that is because of the work we did together. I just wanted to thank you for your expertise.
—Steven Fasano, baritone , April 2022
“Going into this summer (2020) with the COVID-19 pandemic going on, I had nothing on my plate and wanted to find a worthwhile project to focus on. I was very glad when Susan asked me to be a part of her Zoom read-through of Handel’s Giulio Cesare! I was able to fill my days with practicing and studying, moving towards the goal of learning the whole role of Cleopatra. Susan kept us all in the loop consistently as we worked through this process as a group. Because of her, I never felt lost navigating the new world of putting on a cohesive performance over Zoom. Her knowledge of the Italian language and Handel were very helpful in coachings and recitative rehearsals. Now, I have another role under my belt and the confidence of knowing that I spent my time well this summer!”
—Abigail Raiford, soprano
“Thank you as well -- that project (Sesto in Giulio Cesare) gave me something to work on when I needed it most. I had a great time, learned a lot, and am so glad we powered through in the early days of Zoom.”
—Maayan Voss de Bettancourt, mezzo
“Thank you again for everything throughout this production (of Hansel and Gretel, with Amore Opera). Your fearless leadership (as conductor) and excellent musicianship really allowed us to blossom to the next level.”
--Julie Stevens, soprano
“Thank you for being my (and countless others') musical mama!”
--Lauren Alfano Ishido, soprano
“The music director and accompanist for this extravaganza (Anna Bolena) was the lovely Susan Morton, known around town as a very fine coach and accompanist of singers, as well as an Italian language coach for singers. One could detect her skillful hand in the quality of Italian diction in the singers, and the general level of preparation.”
Taminophile’s Blog (aka David Browning)
“Thank you so much for a glorious program... At times, your program was so beautiful, that I found myself choked up. Susan, to collaborate with a pianist like you must be a pure joy.”
-- Mary Deyerle Hack, Director Diamond Opera Theater, Hudson NY
(about recital with Michelle Trovato)
"The Voce Doro Camp was an extraordinary time for me, and it was made even more special by your presence and active professional support for all of us singers, whatever our age and level of experience. Looking forward to working with you again! "
--Ray Hanson, participant at Dorothy Stone’s Campo Doro
"The enterprise was enhanced by the superb playing of pianist Susan Morton, who is also the musical director of the show. She is an ideal accompanist who added vigor and virtuosity to the show."*
--The Montana Standard, Butte, Montana
"Susan Morton, the pianist and music director for the group, moved from idiom to idiom with discriminating refinement, providing a more than reliable accompaniment."*
--San Francisco Chronicle
"...a beautiful bouquet of flowers was given to the excellent American pianist, Susan Morton."
--L'Eco di Bergamo, Italy,