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Deborah Salazar is a Clothilde whose brief appearances do not overshadow her vocal quality. The silky timbre of the Franco-Mexican soprano, full of nuances and flexibility, makes her a character whose rare appearances do not go unnoticed. Olyrix – Olivier Delaunay

First prize winner of the 2019 Bellini Competition—a testament to her mastery of bel canto—Déborah Salazar brings a vivacity to Clotilde that suits a role which has gained increased attention since a young Joan Sutherland sang it in 1952 alongside Maria Callas. Forum Opera, Christophe Rizoud 

The title role of Violetta is portrayed by soprano Déborah Salazar. She delivers an expressive voice in this challenging vocal part, with a commendable range. Her warm and clear timbre is beautifully vibrant at times, and she holds the piece together with a moving stage interpretation, depicting a sparkling yet assertive Violetta. Olyrix

Gifted with a voice of remarkable purity, a dazzling vibrato and highly refined musicianship, Déborah Salazar captures the audience from her very first notes le Progrès

Déborah Salazar thus highlights a certain nonchalance behind which lies a fragility not always free from stereotypes, compensated by the richness and warmth of her soprano, which carries the sincerity of emotions, even as the singing fades into speech. Classicagenda

Her sister, Clarice, is entrusted to Déborah Salazar-Sanfeld. Her “Son fanciulla da marito” was promising. The following aria, “Quanta gente che sospira,” and especially her final duet with Ecclitico, are delightful. Forum Opera – Yvan Beuvard

Déborah Salazar showcases a well-placed voice with pleasant colors and a refined vocal line (a very beautiful “Quanta gente che sospira” in the second act!). Première Loge – Stéphane Lelièvre

Déborah Salazar reveals a magnificient dramatic temperament, touching through its refinement and the great emotional subtlety of her singing. her sensitive interpretation allows the heroine’s awakening to the world, nature and love to meerge with remarkable depth and sincerity. ClassicNews

Déborah Salazar makes a strong impression as Aurora, having also taken the role of the Queen in the Prologue. her vocal richness is superb, maintaining the same quality throughout the range, and she commands generous reserves of power that never from the rare charm of her timbre.Bachtrack

Déborah Salazar, for her part, is a fitting Gretel, portraying a little sister tormented by her brother, yet with a sparkling innocence. Her soprano voice is polished with a clear and vibrant timbre, carried by an effortless projection that blossoms with richness in the highest register. Pierre Géraudie – Olyrix

As both the Queen and Princess Aurora, Déborah Salazar captivates with the suppleness of her phrasing, the fruity freshness of her timbre, and her ability to vary its brillance, radiant with light as she unfolds the great love duet of the final act. Diapason

The young singer already demonstrates a fine art of sustained sounds and diminuendos, with a supple voice and a pleasant timbre. The excellence of her diction in the second aria, and especially her lively and brilliant vocalises, earn her enthusiastic applause from the audience. Emmanuel Andrieu – OperaOnline

Déborah Salazar inhabits both the Queen and Princess Aurora. The sweetness of her characters is depicted through the glowing red velvet of her voice which towers over the orchestra effortlessly and soars into luminous heights. She even contributes gracefully to the ballet.Olyrix

Aurore is portrayed by Déborah Salazar, who lends the character a delicacy and textual intelligence of deeply moving effect. Her supple, luminous voice blossoms throughout the performance and culminates in one of the evening’s most beautiful moments of singing at Aurora’s awakening in the final act – Forum Opera