| "The Norwegian soprano Bodil Arnesen is one of the "true Norwegian" elements. Her singing is so ingenuous and pure. Her lyrical soprano really suited the music of Grieg, and is performed in a graceful manner." |
"She caught everybody’s attention the minute she stepped onto the stage... Her music had the texture of silk and willow, loose and unstrained, and her emotions appeared most genuine. Bodil Arnesen is likely to become a superstar in the world of lyrical sopranos…" |
"Her fresh and silvery voice combines a rare musical accuracy with spontaneous joy of singing, beautifully nuanced expressions and a distinguished text pronounciation..." |