“It was also an evening of strong mezzos…Winona Martin was delightfully churlish in the trouser role of page, pickpocket and part-time vandal Stéphano, offering a lively “Que fais-tu, blanche tourterelle?” with stunning nimbleness.”
— The Washington Post // Roméo et Juliette // Washington National Opera // 2023
“Lastly, I will mention mezzo-soprano Winona Martin, a veteran of Wolf Trap Opera who sang the role of Stéphano, a friend/defender of Romeo; her singing of “Que fais-tue, blanch tourterelle” was a standout.“
— OperaGene // Roméo et Juliette // Washington National Opera // 2023
“In the trouser role of local ruffian Stephano, mezzo-soprano Winona Martin avoids the usual swaggering pitfalls, making the novelty of the role all the more fun to watch. Her aria “Que-fais tu, blanche tourterelle?” reveals a charming tone and dexterity.“
—MetroWeekly // Roméo et Juliette // Washington National Opera // 2023
“WNO Cafritz Young Artists filled out the comprimario roles, most notably mezzo-soprano Winona Martin’s smart-talking Stéphano, the trouser role of Roméo’s page, a playful ruffian in leather jacket who tagged the city square’s fountain with spray paint.“
— Washington Classical Review // Roméo et Juliette // Washington National Opera // 2023
"Mezzo-soprano Winona Martin stood out for her dramatic malice as the wives’ evil-tongued ringleader, Mrs. McLean."
— Washington Classical Review // Susannah // Wolf Trap Opera // 2022
"Considerable acting skills were required of them, especially in the dramatic revival scene. I will single out two for special comment. Mezzo-soprano Winona Martin who portrayed Ms. Mclean was very convincing as the small town busybody who sought to manipulate everyone and kept the pot stirred against Susannah…Both were excellent."
— OperaGene // Susannah // Wolf Trap Opera // 2022