Virginia Sublett's clear, bright soprano was particularly attractive, a few moments of strain aside.

Miss O'Flynn was again the best, with her bright and sure soprano.

"At first when I see you cry/ Yeah, it makes me smile," Ms. Allen sings in her bright, innocent soprano.

As the Mill Girl, Heather Sarris showed off a full, bright soprano and a winning stage manner.

Her bright soprano, especially in full voice, can turn somewhat strident.

She has a nice, bright soprano, no question about it.

Christine Brandes's bright, forward, well-managed soprano advertised the extravagance and show of which the late 17th and early 18th centuries were also fond.

As Mabel, Megan Monaghan's bright soprano provided the other component in this star-crossed (though not for long) love affair.

All three singers, though highly individual in vocal color and approach, can function as high-flying sopranos, pure and bright.

Mary Dunleavy was a fine complement to her and an excellent Musetta, with a bright, glittery, clear soprano.