Press

"Rachel’s mezzo is so expressive and will weave among the stringed instruments beautifully, almost like a trio of voices."
Bachtrack Interview
Bear McCreary’s song cycle at Carnegie Hall
October 2025
"Duo Atlantis merges classical recital traditions with theatrical expression, transforming art song into vivid, character-driven performance."
Broadway World Interview
Bear McCreary’s song cycle at Carnegie Hall
October 2025
"Edward Elgar’s Sea Pictures immediately captivated the audience with Rachel Payne’s clear diction and rich timbre."
Classicagenda
Salle Cortot, Paris Performance
October 2025
"Her stage presence, between lyrical intensity and music-hall lightness, charmed through its sincerity."
Classicagenda
Salle Cortot, Paris Performance
October 2025
"Each work seemed to engage in a dialogue with the next, like a play of mirrors between heritage and modernity."
Classicagenda
Salle Cortot, Paris Performance
October 2025