In Review: Ollarsaba as Don Giovanni in Grand Rapids
“Richard Ollarsaba, who plays Don Giovanni, commanded the stage from the first moment he set foot on it. Tall, swaggering, and thin as a...
In Review: Zeniodi and Ollarsaba impress in NZ Opera's "Le nozze di Figaro"
"Figaro sung by Richard Ollarsaba performed with a rich controlled voice, his every gesture finely tuned. . .Galvanizing the whole...
In Review: Mechavich and Ollarsaba in Kentucky Opera's "Carmen"
"Under the baton of Joseph Mechavich, our Louisville Orchestra was true and passionate to the beloved score. . . One of the most...
In Review: Babcock and Ollarsaba in Bar Harbor "Carmen"
"Oh my. Let’s start with Carmen herself, sung with mesmerizing command by mezzo-soprano Audrey Babcock. One has to wonder what on earth...
Press Release: Ollarsaba to Compete in Cardiff Singer of the World
Click To Watch on BBC JUNE 7, 2019 BASS-BARITONE RICHARD OLLARSABA TO COMPETE IN THE BBC CARDIFF SINGER OF THE WORLD COMPETITION IN...
In Review: Ollarsaba, Barron, and Whyte in Opera Hong Kong's "Don Giovanni"
"The evening’s Don Giovanni was Mexican-American Richard Ollarsaba who brought an Iberian flavor to what is, after all, a Spanish part,...
In Review: Ollarsaba brings his "rich, smooth timbre" to PSO "Mass in Time of War&quo
"Bass-baritone soloist Richard Ollarsaba was especially impressive, his rich, smooth timbre gently ballooning with the celli and basses...
Ollarsaba brings his "powerful and attractive voice" to Mainly Mozart's "Thamos:
"Ollarsaba's speech and demeanor made him an imposing pillar of gravitas and authority amidst those hamming it up as though in a silent...
Richard Ollarsaba brings his "strong, resonant" bass-baritone to Virginia Opera's &quo
"The rich tone and charismatic presence of bass-baritone Richard Ollarsaba as Raimondo are strong points as well." -Richmond Times-...
In Review: Zabala, Ollarsaba, and Boehler impress in Minnesota Opera "Le nozze di Figaro"
"Bass-baritone Richard Ollarsaba is fantastic as Figaro, servant to the pompous aristocrat Count Almaviva. . . Ollarsaba, who was a...