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For Cherubino (May 2011)
"Krisztina Szabó singt und spielt den Cherubino wunderbar"
Translation: "Krisztina Szabo sang and acted the role of Cherubino fantastically."
- Kleine Zeitung, May 2011"Neben dem Grafen zu Recht mit dem meisten Applaus bedacht der jugendlich stürmische Cherubino (Krisztina Szabó)"
Translation: "After the Count, and rightly so, the most applause was for the young, impetuous Cherubino of Krisztina Szabo"
- Die Presse, May 2011"Einzig Krisztina Szabó als Cherubino vermag mit ihrem klaren, einnehmenden mezzo und schräger Körpersprache wirklich zu überzeugen."
Translation: " Only Krisztina Szabó as Cherubino with her clear mezzo and expressively humorous body language was truly the best."
- Kronen Zeitung, May 2011
For Ottawa Chamber Music Festival (July 2011)
"Where sheer beauty is concerned, nothing quite matched Psalm 137, By the Waters of Babylon. It is scored for mezzo-soprano, female chorus, violin, harp and organ. Mezzo Krisztina Szabó’s singing was ravishing."
- Ottawa Citizen, July 2011"Finally, mezzo-soprano Krisztina Szabo joined TorQ for a performance of György Ligeti’s Síppal, dobbal, nádihegedüvel (With Pipes, Drums, Fiddles) (2000), a very varied piece indeed. At times Szabo’s voice, which took on many different shades over the 7 songs, reminded me of Björk."
- Ottawa Citizen Blog, July 2011
"Even more of a standout was Krisztina Szabó’s Sesto... Blessed with a honeyed mezzo, she made her pants role real and tormented"
- The Georgia Straight, Vancouver
"Szabo's sensitive and intelligent singing brilliantly negotiated the coloratura passages and explored the real pathos of Sesto's plight."
- Review Vancouver
"(Krisztina Szabo) handles the part with exceptional ability, combining refined work with the technique required to do justice to an exceptional part." - Vancouver Sun
"Krisztina Szabó… is one of the great singing actresses of her generation." - Paula Citron, Classical 96.3FM: Iphigénie en Tauride (Opera Atelier)
"Mezzo-soprano Krisztina Szabó made a striking Dido. Her rich, dark timbre and fullness of sound suited the imperious queen's music. And she went from woman-scorned fury to desolate pathos (in the famous lament, "When I am laid in earth") with absolute security." - Chicago Tribune
"Szabó as Dido... (was) superb, paying as much attention to the opera’s dramatic requirements as to shaping beautiful sounds. Szabó’s mezzo was strong and ringing, with a dusky edge in the low register and golden highlights near the top." - Chicago Classical Review
"In the castrato role of Idamante, mezzo-soprano Krisztina Szabó sang with passion, beauty and power. In an unusual move, even the orchestra joined in the huge ovation for her brilliant account of 'Non temer amato bene.'" - Opera News
"Krisztina Szabó as Idamante really stood out. She phrases beautifully. She gives the words space. She knows how to give a feather light touch to a conventional Baroque phrase, and she can give some manly grit to a pants role when its needed." - Epoch Times, May 2010
"Krisztina Szabó as Idamante was note perfect and captivating musically as well as dramatically." - Toronto Star, May 2010
"Mezzo-soprano, Krisztina Szabó has a gorgeous voice and multi-faceted dramatic talent" - Art & Culture Maven. (Dark Star Requiem), June 2010
- Le Soleil, Québec City: Alcina (Les Violons du Roy)
"Krisztina Szabó, with her ever present charisma, this fiery mezzo-soprano found the nuance between the written notes. As well as confidently excecuted high notes, Ms.Szabó succeeded to shine in this extremely colourful and musically acomplished ensemble; her mastery of the final demanding monologue was proof of her excellence."
- Opernglas: The Mines of Sulphur
(Wexford Festival Operal)
“Krisztina Szabó’s Komponist is a great achievement. Not only does her beautiful [mezzo] soprano make you listen attentively, but also the despair of the composer is so clearly expressed.” - Kärntner Nachrichten: Ariadne auf Naxos (Stadttheater Klagenfurt)
"Krisztina Szabó stole every scene with her powerful, mahogany voice and deeply poignant immersion in the empress’ plight." - Chicago Tribune: L’incoronazione di Poppea (Chicago Opera Theater)
"There was a particularly strong on-stage chemistry between the Guglielmo (Russell Braun) and the Dorabella (Krisztina Szabó)... Szabo sang Dorabella with finesse and subtlety." -National Post: Cosi fan tutte (Canadian Opera Company)
"The soloist in three arias from the operas was the mezzo-soprano Krisztina Szabó, who combined dramatic intensity with breathtaking vocal technique." - The Oregonian: Handel at Christmas (Oregon Symphony)
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