"Plagianos had a rich, penetrating sound".  (Newsday)

"Plagianos possesses a dark, luxurious, queen-sized timbre". (Classical New Jersey)

"She has both vocal and physical sensuality: a vibrant presence and an intensity that takes her to the edge and promises great things in the future". (Brooklyn Graphic)

"As Herodias herself, Ann Plagianos sang with firm commitment". (Opera Magazine - London Publication)

"Ann Plagianos gave a sultry and smoldering performance as the temptress Carmen. Her rendition of the Habanera was alluring and amusing with the help of the soldiers chorus and many licked fingers resulting from sections of a very juicy orange that Carmen had peeled and broke into sections and tossed to the soldiers".          (Boro Park Community News)

"Plagianos showed an upper range that should be the envy of 90 percent of those who fancy themselves true sopranos".  (The Hartford Courant )

"Ann Plagianos as the flirtatious Lola captured the beguiling essence of her character. She has an exuberance and a youthful charm". (South Hampton Press)

"Mezzo-soprano Ann Plagianos gave a strong performance as Amneris".  (Staten Island Advance)