"A voice which electrified the audience was heard last evening..."
- Miami Herald

"A Donna Elvira of perfection. She is beautiful... and her voice is gorgeous, not a shrewish Elvira..."
- The Palm Beach Post

"A Beautiful and sensitive recital was heard last evening by the young soprano, Karen Barlar-Purcell. It is the voice of an angel. It was a joy to hear such depth and artistry."
- Het Parole (Amsterdam, Holland)

"A lovely performance of Handel's Messiah was heard last night... Mæstro Gunther Schuller handled the orchestra with ease. Of special note was the soprano, Miss Barlar-Purcell. She possesses both a beautiful voice and great artistry, which should bring her much success."
- Boston Globe

"Under Mæstro Keene's baton ARTPARK's production of Das Rheingold was a triumph... Among the best moments were an outstanding set of Rhine Maidens...and Karen Purcell."
- The New York Times

"We really enjoyed having you on the show again. The phones lit up the moment you were on. Good to know we can count on you for a great appearance."
- Peter Henken, Producer,
   America's Talking, CNBC

"Dr. Karen Purcell is a skilled motivational speaker who my management consultants have enjoyed many times...and appropriately uses humor to communicate her vast repertory of information. The addition of her glorious singing voice to her keynote is unusual and exceptional."
- Jeanne Batterson, CEO,
   Batterson Associates,
   New York, NY