"Hers is a voice full of colors and precious metals, the voice of a bird of paradise.."

—ABC Cultura

"At the heart of the production stands the commanding performance of Sara Jakubiak... Her voice, broad and well projected, maintains consistency throughout the entire range, navigating effortlessly between dramatic outbursts and moments of more introspective lyricism...Her mastery of phrasing, attention to expressive detail, and command of the Russian language make her interpretation one of the most accomplished currently heard in this role." 

—Bernardo Gaitan, Opera Wire