Falstaff, Opera in the Heights. Photo: Kinjo Yonemoto 'La Marquise de Berkenfield' La fille du régiment, Donizetti Opera in the Heights "...mezzo Nancy Markeloff, as comic Marquise de Berkenfield, steals her scenes with aplomb." Houston Press 'Frugola' Il Tabarro, Puccini Opera in the Heights "Nancy Markeloff delivered an animated and lively performance as Frugola ..." Houston Arts Week "Nancy Markeloff as Frugola provides our much needed comic relief with her rich and commanding mezzo soprano register." BuzzBell's page, chron.commons (The Houston Chronicle) 'Dame Quickly' Falstaff, Verdi Opera in the Heights "Nancy Markeloff gave an endearing turn as Mistress Quickly, the show’s go-between 'Friar Lawrence in a dress.' " John DeMers, Arts Houston Blog Il Tramonto, Respighi Col Canto Art Song and Vocal Chamber Music "...let me just say to you and to the entire group how beautifully you all sang and played last night. It was an evening to remember. ... Thanks again for yours, and everyone's, wonderful performances." John Lienhard, author and voice of NPR's The Engines of our Ingenuity 'Dame Carruthers' The Yeomen of the Guard The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Houston "...the highlight... was the unaccompanied Act 2 madrigal involving four of the main characters [Nancy Markeloff, alto]. The simplicity of the music and beauty of the singing were heart-melting." Houston Chronicle 'Glutton' The Masque: A Grim Little Entertainment, Keele (World Premiere) Lone Star Lyric Theater Festival "I particularly enjoyed mezzo-soprano Nancy Markeloff's intense but smooth work as Glutton in The Masque..." Houston Chronicle 'Dame Hannah' Ruddygore The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Houston "Nancy Markeloff...was plain funny as the old village biddy..." Houston Chronicle 'Witch' Hansel and Gretel, Humperdinck Amarillo Opera "Nancy Markeloff's delightfully daffy performance as the witch was the show's highlight." Amarillo Globe-News 'Katisha' The Mikado The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Houston "Mezzo-soprano Nancy Markeloff appropriately scared everyone...with her eat-the-scenery portrayal of Katisha." Houston Chronicle 2004 International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival, Buxton, England Nominated Best Female Voice, Best Female Performer, Best Character Actress "...excellent voice, clear diction...absolutely first class singing that could take her anywhere in opera." Adjudicator Gillian Humphreys 'Alisa' Lucia di Lammermoor, Donizetti Opera in the Heights "...Markeloff brought needed animation to the mad goings-on at Lammermoor Castle." Houston Press 'Frugola' Il Tabarro, Puccini 'Mamma Lucia' Cavalleria Rusticana Opera in the Heights "Nancy Markeloff...added seasoned wisdom through her beautiful singing and keenly etched characterizations..." Houston Chronicle Love After 1950, Larsen Masters Degree Recital "...a terrific performance, so full of life and understanding of the texts. Thank you for a great performance." Letter from the Composer 'Teresa' La Sonnambula, Bellini Opera in the Heights "...infused the performance with grace. Markeloff's solid [mezzo]soprano was ample and satisfying." Houston Press 'Begbick' Aufstieg und Fall der Stadt Mahagonny, Weill Moores Opera Center "Nancy Markeloff as Begbick...strongest among the performers." Dallas Morning News "Begbick was strong, acerbic and just plain wonderful..." OPERA-L Orlofsky's Opulent Affair, Lone Star Lyric Theater Festival. Photo: John H. Lienhard Copyright © 2004-2011 Nancy Markeloff. All rights reserved. May not be reproduced in whole or in part without express written permission.