"The performance and the selection of the pieces is excellent. Congratulations - I thank the artists for making this exceptionally high-quality CD!" - Samuel Adler, Composer
"Her voice is very expressive and here interpretation is especially fine - this is a remarkably assured debut...the CD is well-compiled and presented...a perfectly-paced program...I would recommend this disc most enthusiastically to adventurous classical music lovers and people who cherishes the work of gay composers and artists." - Out on the Town Magazine, June 2001
"Elif Savas has an absolutely profound vocal gift...her clarity, sensitivity, and technique are well suited to the material, and do credit to the composer's works. All in all the combination of Savas, Hennessy, and the selections included make for a beautiful and thoughtful compilation. This is a great choice to start your classical and or GLBT collection. If you are adding to an existing collection, this CD is a must." - Stone Wall Society
“The lyric translations were moving...I was impressed by the power and emotion of Savas’ vocals...a lovely, rich voice.” - Tim Murphy, Pridepage
“A moving, intriguing musical odyssey...her clear voice and powerful expression prove she would be an asset on any stage.” - Kurt von Behrmann, ECHO Magazine
“Elif Savas sings beautifully. She possesses a full, womanly soprano and consummate musicianship. Her interpretations of these rarely heard gems are wondrous to hear--at times impassioned, at times playful, at times spontaneous. The Szymanowski presents particular challenges, and she and pianist Martin Hennessy perform with gusto and command. A stunning debut.” - JMM Magazine
“Songs From The Age Of The Closet is a beautifully and thoughtfully put together compilation of pieces written by gay classical composers. From the opening moments of Tchaikovskys' "Otchego" to the final notes of Griffes' "Nachtlied" the listener is taken on a fantastic dreamlike musical voyage that is only broken by the end of the disc. These selections are sung with great feeling as well as technical prowess by Elif Savas whose incredible dynamic range suits the material perfectly. This is especially true on "Paysage" and "Souric et Mouric". It is unbelievable that it took this long to issue a disc with this grand a common theme. The result is worth the wait.”- Reviewer from Amazon.com