PUCK/EGEUS/SNUG IN PURCELL’S THE FAIRY QUEEN

“As a cheerfully rebellious Puck, Suzie Purkis sparkles, literally and vocally (and she adaptably triples up as Egeus and Snug).”
Opera Today

“I was captivated by the voice of Suzie Purkis in all her roles.”
Plays To See

“Another Emerging Artist, Suzie Purkis (Puck and Snug) makes a very fine Longborough debut with her invigorating performance, full of spark.”
Seen and Heard International

CARMEN IN BIZET’S CARMEN

“Singing in English Suzie Purkis as Carmen dominated the action whenever she was on stage. She is a true mezzo with a dark-toned, vibrant and velvety voice which was absolutely precise in diction, rhythm, and intonation.”
Peterborough Telegraph

BETTERIDGE’S VOICE OF THE SANDS

​”The third member of the trio, alto Suzie Purkis showed enormous character, flawless intonation (even on the lowest of low notes), and a flair for intensely and directly communicating every note to the audience. The three female vocalists were individually excellent, but the outstanding moments were when Betteridge had them singing in lush, gently dissonant, three part writing, when they balanced and blended into a sound of intense, almost overpowering, beauty.”
Planet Hugill

BERIO’S FOLK SONGS

“The amazingly versatile Purkis could almost have been the reincarnation of that virtuosic Cathy Berberian.”
Birmingham Post

MOTHER IN MENOTTI’S AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS

“As Amahl’s mother she was dramatic, powerful and deeply moving, her clear text carrying the drama with subtle flow.”
Birmingham Post

BOULEZ’ IMPROVISATION I SUR MALLARMÉ

“Rosina and the Ensemble, together with soprano Suzie Purkis delivered the piece with authority, Rosina unfolding its glittering percussion textures with patience and clarity, tricky rhythmic detail meticulously rehearsed, Purkis’ poised delivery conveying a wonderfully lyrical sense of line through wide-spanning intervals.”
Birmingham Post

“…the supple-toned mezzo Suzie Purkis in Improvisation I sur Mallarmé...”
Birmingham Post

MERCEDES IN BIZET’S CARMEN

“Carmen's friends, played by Rebecca Hiller and Suzie Purkis, had good voices and vivid personalities.”
Oxford Info

JUNO IN HANDEL’S SEMELE

“Act II saw the introduction of the star soloist, Suzie Purkis as Juno, adding an extra clarity of diction and stage presence to the proceedings.”
Birmingham Post