Testimonials

I sing everything from jazz, to gospel, to opera. Over the years, I have had difficulty finding collaborative pianists who could convincingly handle all the genres that I sing. Then I met Beth, and that all changed.

It is my pleasure heartily to endorse Elizabeth Manus without reservation. As well as being a brilliant accompanist, she is an accomplished recitalist and concert pianist. I have sung with Beth as both rehearsal and concert accompanist in the Bucks County Choral Society and also with Cordus Mundi, a 14-voice men’s choir. In rehearsal, Beth consistently reveals an unusual ability to make very difficult music accessible to non-professional choir singers, a rare talent which often goes underappreciated. I have worked with many accompanists in seven different choirs, and Beth’s ability to facilitate the preparation of a choir is at the top of the list by a wide margin. When accompanying choral concerts, Beth has the ability to inspire the choir to perform at a level seemingly beyond its capability. When performing on her own in concert, Beth brings sensitivity and artistry to her playing that draws the audience into the music and makes her performances a joy to hear. Beth is a professional musician and a delightful human being with whom it is always a pleasure to work.

I have sung in choral groups on several occasions with Beth as our accompanist. I can attest that she is an accomplished and passionate musician, both in rehearsal and in performance.

I can recommend her without reservation.

For the past 4 years I have had the opportunity and pleasure to work with Beth while attending the summer classical vocal program at the Germantown Institute for the Vocal Arts.  She is a true professional and one of the best accompanists I have worked with.  She has the greatest sense of timing and an ear beyond compare. I have appreciated her coaching suggestions which enhanced my technique or gotten me over of a “rough spot”. As always I look forward to working with her whenever the opportunity arises.

Elizabeth is a great accompanist and a reliable professional. In addition, she is a very supportive colleague!

I’ve depended on Beth’s accompanying skills for both my college and community choirs for over ten years.  She is so musically solid there are many things I have come to take for granted until I have to bring in a sub when she’s away.  She can play any combination of parts needed from the score, and always plays with a natural responsiveness and musicality.  And my singers love her easygoing and professional disposition.  It’s safe to say I’d truly be at a loss without her!

Beth Manus is an outstanding accompanist which whom I’ve had the pleasure of working on numerous occasions. Beth is highly musical, sensitive, and emotionally in tune with the music she is playing. She displays an impressive musical skill set, and is essentially fearless in a musical setting. I can absolutely recommend her with complete confidence.