Flute: Amy Braun; Clarinet: Ilan Schul; Viola: Petra Whale; Cello: Yoed Nir; Harp: Steven Fitzpatrick; Percussion: Karen Phenpimon-Zehavi, Chen Zimbalista; Vocal advisor: Dorit Azmon.
...There stands the young Keren Hadar and all the colors of the human voice resonating from her throat. She sings Luciano Berio's "Folksongs" and it is amazing how she touches the moon, and reaches the stars....
This is a genuine discovery of a fabulous singer and voice and of good taste... Keren Hadar gave an innocent interpretation... She didn't scream or overdo it. She surprised by singing the famous Jewish romance arranged by Oded Zehavi in Berio style. It is even better then Berio, and I am not exaggerating... 
Hanoch Ron, Yedioth Ahronoth, 28.7.2005
Have you heard the singer Keren Hadar? If not - you should. This upcoming Tuesday, at 9pm, at the Israeli Culture Channel, she is going to sing "Folksongs" by L. Berio. This is a series of songs from all over the world that got its fame at the time due to Cathy Berberian exhilarating performance.
Hadar sings it even better. Her voice is pleasant and accurate; the sentiment she imparts to the songs - whether sorrow, humor, irony and more - is sophisticated and exquisite.
She doesn't vibrate unnecessarily, neither incites or gets didactic. A tremendous experience. Hadar sang the wanderer song as an encore, and she expressed the longing in the song in a way which makes one want to listen to it again and again.
Rafi Lavi, Ha'ir, 22.9.2005
...The Israeli singer Keren Hadar performed Luciano Berio's "Folksongs". Her performance is excellent: she has a wonderful voice, interpretation full of nuances and a charming stage presence...
Omer Shomroni, Globes, 18.6.2006
Keren Hadar is endowed with a special, not too dramatic but restrained and colorful voice. Keren Hadar was at her best singing Berio's Folksongs. This piece permitted keen Hadar to demonstrate her abilities in drama. Every song got careful pronunciation with the right gestures. Every song was a miniature drama. For that she is worthy of every praise.
Yossi Shipman, Habama, 15.6.2008
