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Jacqueline Piccolino joined the orchestra for a lyrical and nostalgic rendition of Samuel Barber’s “Knoxville, 1915.” The soprano’s voice and melancholy was achingly beautiful.
— Dr. Brian Ahlstrom, The Tribune Democrat
 

“Jacqueline Piccolino sang a lovely and sympathetic Laura, making a large impression in a small role.”

-Lisa Hirsch

SF Classical Voice

 

“Soprano Jacqueline Piccolino undertook the challenging Rossinian showpiece “Bel raggio lusinghier” from “Semiramide,” and dispatched it beautifully, in a fearless display of precisely placed coloratura and melodic grandeur.”

-Joshua Kosman

San Francisco Chronicle

“But the clear standout in the cast was Jacqueline Piccolino, in a formidable performance as Sandrina's strong-willed romantic rival, Arminda. With a robust, throaty vocal tone, impeccable technique and a stage presence that commanded attention, Piccolino revealed herself as an artist to watch.”

-Joshua Kosman

San Francisco Chronicle

“Jacqueline Piccolino's poised Stella, exuded appeal..”

-Georgia Rowe

Opera News

“As Fannì, by turns lovelorn and fierce, soprano Jacqueline Piccolino offered a virtuoso display of vocal splendor, singing with tireless urgency and precision in the ensembles and bringing limpid tonal beauty to the early love duet..”

-Joshua Kosman

San Francisco Chronicle

Stefan Cohen, San Francisco Opera, 2015

Cory Weaver, San Francisco Opera, 2013

Cory Weaver, San Francisco Opera, 2015

 
“…soprano Jacqueline Piccolino sang with confidence as Clotilde…”
— Georgia Rowe, Opera News
 

Kristen Loken, Merola Opera Program, 2013