Sister Helen in DEAD MAN WALKING

San Francisco Opera

“Barton is at her strongest on exquisitely delicate crescendoes and decrescendoes, mining the boundary between sound and silence like a tireless explorer who always sees farther than you can.” 
–San Francisco Chronicle

“Dead Man Walking grabs you by the heart. San Francisco Opera’s production maximizes its emotional impact with a first-rate cast and lavish production values. Barton sings the daunting role of Sister Helen — she’s onstage almost the entire opera — but Barton’s splendid voice and commanding stage presence powerfully brought out Sister Helen’s dogged determination to connect with De Rocher.”
–San Francisco Classical Voice