Sarah Hibbard, soprano

05.25.07 | Reviews
From Carmen
"Soprano Sarah Hibbard as Mercedes, one of Carmen's Gypsy Friends, was the surprise talent of the night
She knocked her notes right out of the ball-park. One hopes to sample more of her kind of talent, and soon. -Ann Hicks, The Greenville News

"The cast's standouts were .. . soprano Sarah Hibbard's soaring Frasquita. -Sarah Bryan Miller, Musical America

"Also, listen for Sarah Hibbard's high notes gloriously topping the ensembles in this scene."-Albuquerque Journal

From The Merry Widow
"Sarah Hibbard, who so took the stage by storm last season as Violetta in La Traviata, appeared here as Valencienne, the wife of the Ambassador. Again her radiant soprano soared effortlessly through the memorable tunes and she even showed herself an able comedienne.
Albuquerque Journal

From Le Nozze di Figaro
"Sarah Hibbard was a wistful, yet spirited countess."
The Sun Times, Chicago, Illinois

"Sarah Hibbard's Countess.. ..for a stunning "Dove Sono"
Richard Covcllo, Chicago Tribune, Illinois

From La Boheme
".. ..Ms. Hibbard's Mimi was superb. She floated above the orchestra with a resounding quality that reminded one of the golden-age of singing, through her charismatic acting technique and her masterful verismo singing."
Midwest-Ursine, Chicago, Illinois

From La Traviata
"Violetta, the doomed courtesan, is sung by Sarah Hibbard. The first act presents a soprano with one of the most difficult yel spectacular arias in the repertoire and Hibbard is every bit up to it. From the quiet beginning of "E Strano" to the heart-pumping vocal gymnastics of "Sempre Libera" she cannot fail to impress. After the fireworks, she settles into a characterization of the "hooker with the heart of gold" as told through the golden sweetness of her voice, which permeates every scene and reaches a heart-wrenching climax in her "Addio" of the final scene. With brilliant sound and thorough-going technique, clearly here is a star in the making.
Albuqurque Journal. New Mexico

"Sarah Hibbard displays a shimmering soprano voice and masterful musicianship. As the frivolous flirter, Violetta, in the first act, or the woman on her deathbed at the end, Hibbard is sensitive and convincing."
Lansing State Journal

From Messiah
"...And last but not least, was Sarah Hibbard who offered the most exciting solo of the evening with "Rejoice Greatly. Hibbard has a bright and bouyant voice. Her skill in singing the trills and portamento and high notes of the delicate "peace unto the heathen" was thrilling."
John Aehl The State Journal, Madison Wisconsin