"Key to this was Lisa Newill-Smith’s magnificent Despina. This was one of the must subtle performances I can recall, splendidly sung and totally alive to the text.”

Brian Hick, The Hastings Observer

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"Schließlich ist Lisa Newill-Smith eine witzige und koloratursichere Donna Elvira. Ihre Rollenzeichnung der betrogenen Ehefrau setzt dem Schurken Don Giovanni wirklich etwas entgegen" 

"Finally, Lisa Newill-Smith is a witty and musically agile Donna Elvira. Her portrayal of the betrayed wife really sets the villain Don Giovanni against him." 

Opernfan.de

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"Personally I loved Lisa Newill-Smith as Gretel (who had also an good German pronunciation)"

Il giardino di Armida, 

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“On this occasion, the ladies win hands down. That difficult solo “The hours Creep on Apace” is performed with ease by soprano Lisa Newill-Smith as Josephine who moves gracefully across the stage....”

Julie Taylor, remotegoat.co.uk