"Nika Leoni … is an exceptionally talented composer and singer, with triumphant femininity manifest in her music as well as her appearance, and definitely worthy of our very special attention…"
- Margarita Shklyarevskaya, Russian Bazaar, New York
"Nika's rapturous score is very much of our time; it is direct and approachable, but carries within it other, older ways of experiencing [the story]…"
- Charles Jarden, The American Opera Project
"... an extraordinary performer demonstrating her exquisite voice and truly expressive musicality."
- Józef Wiłkomirski, Artistic Director, Filharmonia Sudecka, Poland
"This music is what modern composition should be - full of emotion and interesting harmonies while obeying the laws of beauty!"
- Martin Mazik, conductor (National Theater Bratislava/ Wichita Grand Opera)
"…a strong and convincing character portrayal combined with skillful technique…"
- Ostravske Noviny, The Czech Republic
"Nika's music is so intuitive and so well written for the voice. [She] created a musical universe for the opera that feels familiar [to return to]…"
- Maggie Finnegan, soprano
"[Nika's] voice has power and tenderness, character and sheer beauty.
- Margarina Shklyarevskaya, Russian Bazaar, New York
"[Nika's] music is so melodic and so beautiful. It feels like singing Strauss or Wagner."
Julia Radosz, Soprano
"Nika Leoni's talent is extraordinary. ... The music has a sound of mystery and runs the gamut of feelings which Eurydice must have been experiencing…"
- Sarah B. Roberts, Adventures in the Endless Pursuit of Entertainment, New York
"The music was melodic and enjoyable … [with] shifting tonalities and … fine high notes. [Other] selections required a more powerful, almost operatic-quality voice."
– Don Dagenais, KCMETROPOLIS.org
"Nika Leoni is a ravishing singer of solos, and the choral interludes … are beautifully executed."
- Robert Windeler, BackStage New York
"The real treat in this play is Nika Leoni as Laura and hearing her sing at the bottom of the act is worth the wait."
- Sarah B. Roberts, Adventures in the Endless Pursuit of Entertainment, New York
"... one cannot miss the beauty of [Nika Leoni's] Esther and her warm, tender voice ..."
- Mikhail Goller, "Forum", New York
"I should mention a noteworthy performance of Nika Leoni - a beautiful and charming opera singer with a good soprano voice. In her portrayal of Laura ("The Stone Guest") she was remarkably appealing."
