“I was thrilled to see mezzo-soprano Chrystal E. Williams singing the leading role the night I was in attendance. I have enjoyed her performances with AVA for years now…. she was utterly breathtaking as Rosina—poised, polished, in complete command of the vocal calisthenics the role demanded. Judging from the applause each time she sang, she was a crowd favorite early on, and deservedly so. More so than any other performer that evening, you could tell that Ms. Williams is but a hair’s breadth away from a glittering professional opera career. She is a joy to listen to and watch—the complete package—whom I have no doubt will be gracing the great stages of the world upon the conclusion of her studies with AVA. She defines ‘di qualità.’”