“The standout was Leith, whose rich sound and unforced lyricism anchored the vocal ensemble.” — Tom Manoff, Oregon Arts Watch

“For anyone who hadn't experienced the solo voices in the Bach Festival Chorus before, mezzo sylvia leith quickly established that they would be topnotch, with a creamy rendition of the "Prepare thyself, Zion" aria, preceded by a stirring recitative.” — Perry Tannenbaum, Classical Voice of North carolina

“Leith delivered a fabulous aria in Part 2 (“Sleep, my most Beloved …”), and she was key in the group’s ensemble work.” — Michael Andor Brodeur, The Washington Post

“Mezzo-soprano Sylvia Leith[’s] voice bloomed beautifully and conveyed the tenderness of the text” — Patrick McCoy, Across the Arts