"Figaro sung by Richard Ollarsaba performed with a rich controlled voice, his every gesture finely tuned"

- New Zealand Arts Review

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“As the Count, bass-baritone Richard Ollarsaba didn’t just have the tall-dark-and-handsome bit going for him, but also robust, flavorful, agile vocalism…he delivered his Act III aria with particular panache. Ollarsaba’s portrayal of the amoral aristocrat deftly conveyed a sense of entitlement as well as a telling bit of insecurity, making his gorgeously sculpted “Contessa, perdono” all the more affecting.”

- Opera News

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"Richard Ollarsaba as the decadent [Don Giovanni] conveyed moments of dark humour with dark timbres rich in narrative nuance."

- South China Morning Post

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"Richard Ollarsaba, evoking a young Ruggero Raimondi in looks and manner, with a meltingly smooth bass-baritone"

- Washington Post

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"The singer showed the poise and communicative power of a seasoned artist, singing with commanding, stentorian tone"

- Chicago Classical Review