What the critics have said:

"Barbara Mantini was all class..."Broadway World

 

"Dynamic Barbara...has the most powerful, beautiful voice... a masterful performance that is simply spine tingling."

Waterloo Region Record

 

"...Mantini proved, once again, to be a consummate entertainer that can go from torch to theatrical singer in a heartbeat, and do both stunningly well..."

The Tribune (Welland)

"A powerful and colourful operatic soprano...it was wonderful..." 

The Spectator (Hamilton)