“Her voice is powerful and colourful, her high notes are assured, and her coloratura passages are superbly executed. The interpretation is by turns delicate and passionate.”
DIE RHEINNIXEN
— JEAN MICHEAL PENNETIER, FORUM OPERA
“Hannah O’Brien as the hapless Armgard was magnificent in a demanding and exposed part that required flexible coloratura as well as strength and security. She has a gloriously fresh sounding voice.”
DIE RHEINNIXEN
— MARK ASPEN, MARKASPEN.COM
“Leading the company as young Armgard, her vibrant soprano spins and she sings the coloratura with ease. She gives a deeply embodied and captivating performance.”
DIE RHEINNIXEN
— BOBBIE-JEAN HENNING, THE REVIEWS HUB
“Issue de la Factory du festival – Hannah O’Brien campe la suivante et bénéficie d’un timbre charnu aux beaux graves ”
“A product of the festival’s Factory – Hannah O’Brien plays the next role and benefits from a rich, full voice with beautiful low notes.”
THE CRITIC
— TANIA BRACQ, FORUM OPERA
“… Hannah O'Brien und Carolyn Holt überzeugen in den zahlreichen kleineren Partien mit großartiger Komik.”
“… Hannah O'Brien and Carolyn Holt impress with great comedy in the numerous small roles.”
THE CRITIC
— ONLINE MUSIK MAGAZIN
“Hannah O’Brien’s Donna Elvira was powerful, nuanced and persuasive – the performance of a seasoned pro”
DON GIOVANNI
— JAMES MCCONNACHIE, PLANET HUGILL
"Hannah O’Brien… was Pamina and made the role the pivot of the drama as it should be… Her phrasing of “Ah, I feel” (Ach, ich fühls) was beautifully poised, with well-centred intonation."
THE MAGIC FLUTE
— ANDREW BILLINGTON, THE ARTS DESK