Soprano Allison Pohl's vivacious stage presence and spirited singing have inspired enthusiastic responses across three continents. Her work has received positive reviews for her “sparkling voice” (outerstage.com) and “exuberant” performances (Opera News). Of her performance in L'elisir d'Amore at Virginia Opera, The Washington Post wrote: “Allison Pohl stood out with a ripe, flavorful soprano and ample character.”
Allison has appeared with opera companies and orchestras throughout the United States, including Boston Lyric Opera, New York City Opera, Virginia Opera, Opera Saratoga, Tacoma Opera, Vashon Opera, Opera in the Heights, Opera Providence, Opera on the James, Seattle Symphony, Canton Symphony, Symphony Tacoma, Bremerton Symphony, Seattle Philharmonic, Garden State Philharmonic, Harmonia Seattle, and SkyOpera, and has been a soloist for orchestral tours in both Italy and China. Read More
As a member of Soprello, Allison has performed chamber music across North America with cellist Alistair MacRae. She is the Artistic Director of Vashon Opera, a Seattle Opera Career Grant recipient, winner of the Seattle Philharmonic Concerto Competition, is on faculty at Brevard Music Center, and holds degrees from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music and Boston University. Read Less
“Je veux vivre” from Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette (2014)
Bizet |
Puccini |
Bach - Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen! |
Mozart - Exsultate, Jubilate, |
“Spearheading the drama — and stealing the scene from Onegin himself — was Allison Pohl. As Tatyana, the country girl who falls in love with Onegin and deals with the soul-crushing fallout, Pohl poured heart, soul and a silvery butterfly soprano into the role, morphing both physically and vocally from naïve teen to sorrowful adult. Using the entire stage to draw us in, her “letter scene” was a brilliant exploration of character, from pensive penning at the desk to flouncing on the bed to kneeling prayerfully in a pool of light.”
Rosemary Ponnekanti, The News Tribune (Tacoma, WA), 2017
“Of particular note was Gretel played by soprano Allison Pohl, whose sparkling voice was coupled by an equally sparkling face of various emotions.”
Christopher Sirota , Outerstage.com
“The title roles of Hansel & Gretel are played fantastically by Jennifer Caruana and Allison Pohl, respectively. In roles with such equal stage time, it would be easy for one to upstage or outperform the other, yet both Allison and Jennifer manage to do a remarkable job of matching each others childish enthusiasm at every turn.”
Joseph Conway , Drama-Queens.net
“Not that the three sopranos selected by Mr. Hong were intimidated by the massive edifice. Allison Pohl has a dramatic voice, quite fitting for the opening work, Kaija Saariaho’s Parfum de l’instant. Ms. Saariaho has shown this year what a remarkable voice-composer she is, and this was a soaring piece on a most sensuous poem by Amin Maalouf.”
Harry Rolnick , ConcertoNet
“Allison Pohl as Frasquita and Elizabeth Pojanowski as Mercedes were perfect complements ... Pohl, a soprano, played her role with vigor and glee; her voice was stunning and at times eclipsed the rest of the cast.”
David King , Metroland.net
“In the small role of the village girl Giannetta, Allison Pohl stood out with a ripe, flavorful soprano and ample character.”
The Washington Post
“Allison Pohl also made her main-stage debut after serving as cover for a number of roles last season as a Virginia Opera Spectrum Resident Artist. And the gifted soprano made you want to see her in a much larger part . . . perhaps as Adina?”
Richmond Times-Dispatch
“The secondary principal role of Giannetta was well-sung by soprano Allison Pohl; a pretty voice with clarity and an attractive vibrato.”
Portfolio Weekly
“In the smaller role of Gianetta, soprano Allison Pohl commanded attention in her one aria with her strong delivery.”
The Virginian-Pilot