Reviews
ADLER FINAL CONCERT
SAN FRANCISCO OPERA 2011
"Gartland is a star through and through... she was stunning, both vocally and physically, in Massenet’s “Me voilà seule … Dis-moi que je suis belle” from Thaïs. Beautifully floating some of her softer notes, and setting her highs afire, Gartland was sensational." -Jason Victor Serinus, San Francisco Classical Voice
SAN FRANCISCO OPERA 2011
"Gartland is a star through and through... she was stunning, both vocally and physically, in Massenet’s “Me voilà seule … Dis-moi que je suis belle” from Thaïs. Beautifully floating some of her softer notes, and setting her highs afire, Gartland was sensational." -Jason Victor Serinus, San Francisco Classical Voice
ADLER FINAL CONCERT
SAN FRANCISCO OPERA 2011
"The duet "Pronta io son" from Donizetti's "Don Pasquale" elicited the loveliest and most sinewy singing I've yet heard from soprano Sara Gartland." -Joshua Kosman, SF Chronicle
SAN FRANCISCO OPERA 2011
"The duet "Pronta io son" from Donizetti's "Don Pasquale" elicited the loveliest and most sinewy singing I've yet heard from soprano Sara Gartland." -Joshua Kosman, SF Chronicle
CARMEN
SAN FRANCISCO OPERA 2011
"Fortunately, there are a few supporting characters to help the production along. Sara Gartland (who sings the role of Micaela, a young woman from Don José's homeland) has a strong, stunning voice that commands attention, yet portrays the purity and innocence of the character. As a second-year Adler Fellow, Gartland is in the beginning stages of a career bound to take her to many more of the world's famous opera houses." -Harmony Wheeler, BROADWAYWORLD
SAN FRANCISCO OPERA 2011
"Fortunately, there are a few supporting characters to help the production along. Sara Gartland (who sings the role of Micaela, a young woman from Don José's homeland) has a strong, stunning voice that commands attention, yet portrays the purity and innocence of the character. As a second-year Adler Fellow, Gartland is in the beginning stages of a career bound to take her to many more of the world's famous opera houses." -Harmony Wheeler, BROADWAYWORLD
STEVEN BLIER'S AMORES NUEVOS SCHWABACHER DEBUT RECITAL
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 2011
"Most astounding of the artists was Sara Gartland. A tall, slender, dark beauty with large features and a most versatile voice, Gartland took to the stage like a runway model set to slay. Dressed to kill in a stunning asymmetrical blue dress and a large rhinestone clasp, she gave notice that her voice was only one element in her substantial arsenal. Gartland’s facial expressions, sly movements, seductive smiles, and outstretched arms, all perfectly choreographed yet seemingly spontaneous in their fluidity, were as arresting as her instrument." -Jason Victor Serinus, San Francisco Classical Voice
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 2011
"Most astounding of the artists was Sara Gartland. A tall, slender, dark beauty with large features and a most versatile voice, Gartland took to the stage like a runway model set to slay. Dressed to kill in a stunning asymmetrical blue dress and a large rhinestone clasp, she gave notice that her voice was only one element in her substantial arsenal. Gartland’s facial expressions, sly movements, seductive smiles, and outstretched arms, all perfectly choreographed yet seemingly spontaneous in their fluidity, were as arresting as her instrument." -Jason Victor Serinus, San Francisco Classical Voice
LE NOZZE DI FIGARO
SAN FRANCISCO OPERA 2010
"Adler Fellow Sara Gartland provided one of the brightest, most distinctive Barbarinas in memory." -Janos Gereben, San Francisco Examiner
SAN FRANCISCO OPERA 2010
"Adler Fellow Sara Gartland provided one of the brightest, most distinctive Barbarinas in memory." -Janos Gereben, San Francisco Examiner
LE NOZZE DI FIGARO
SAN FRANCISCO OPERA 2010
"Adler Fellow Sara Gartland made a lovely company debut as the kittenish Barbarina." - Joshua Kosman, San Francisco Chronicle
SAN FRANCISCO OPERA 2010
"Adler Fellow Sara Gartland made a lovely company debut as the kittenish Barbarina." - Joshua Kosman, San Francisco Chronicle
L'AMICO FRITZ
MEROLA 2009
"The evening’s standout was soprano Sara Gartland, whose Suzel was a model of fresh, attractive tone and musical intelligence." - Georgia Rowe, San Francisco Classical Voice
MEROLA 2009
"The evening’s standout was soprano Sara Gartland, whose Suzel was a model of fresh, attractive tone and musical intelligence." - Georgia Rowe, San Francisco Classical Voice
L'AMICO FRITZ
MEROLA 2009
"Give me Sara Gartland's Suzel any time — the soprano from St. Paul gave her considerable all: a soaring, warm voice; great legato; fine diction; and utter sincerity in delivery." - Janos Gereben, San Francisco Classical Voice
MEROLA 2009
"Give me Sara Gartland's Suzel any time — the soprano from St. Paul gave her considerable all: a soaring, warm voice; great legato; fine diction; and utter sincerity in delivery." - Janos Gereben, San Francisco Classical Voice
REGINA
DES MOINES METRO OPERA 2008
"The roles of the young people were well taken by Jeremy Little as Leo and Sara Gartland as Zan, the latter revealing a lyric soprano of lovely quality." - Mark Thomas Ketterson, Opera News
DES MOINES METRO OPERA 2008
"The roles of the young people were well taken by Jeremy Little as Leo and Sara Gartland as Zan, the latter revealing a lyric soprano of lovely quality." - Mark Thomas Ketterson, Opera News
REGINA
UTAH OPERA 2009
"As Alexandra, Sara Gartland was wonderful. Her singing and acting is amazing and she certainly held her own." - Edward Reichel, Deseret News
UTAH OPERA 2009
"As Alexandra, Sara Gartland was wonderful. Her singing and acting is amazing and she certainly held her own." - Edward Reichel, Deseret News
A FRIEND OF NAPOLEON
THE OHIO LIGHT OPERA 2006
"Sara Gartland's gorgeous soprano meets every challenge Ward has created in the role of NIna." - Barbara Zuck, The Columbus Dispatch
THE OHIO LIGHT OPERA 2006
"Sara Gartland's gorgeous soprano meets every challenge Ward has created in the role of NIna." - Barbara Zuck, The Columbus Dispatch
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
THE OHIO LIGHT OPERA 2006
"Gartland turns in a strong performance as Austen's heroine. She did a nice job of showing both the character's spunk and vulnerability and her singing was lovely."
- Joseph Ledford, Springfield Budget News
THE OHIO LIGHT OPERA 2006
"Gartland turns in a strong performance as Austen's heroine. She did a nice job of showing both the character's spunk and vulnerability and her singing was lovely."
- Joseph Ledford, Springfield Budget News
COSI FAN TUTTE
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER 2004
"But it is Sara Gartland's turn as the maid Despina that may be admired most by the audience. Gartland, whose serious role in last year's Dialogues of the Carmelites was widely admired, shows an equally fine flair for comedy here." - Kelly Dean Hansen, Daily Camera
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER 2004
"But it is Sara Gartland's turn as the maid Despina that may be admired most by the audience. Gartland, whose serious role in last year's Dialogues of the Carmelites was widely admired, shows an equally fine flair for comedy here." - Kelly Dean Hansen, Daily Camera
ADLER FINAL CONCERT
SAN FRANCISCO OPERA 2011
"The duet "Pronta io son" from Donizetti's "Don Pasquale" elicited the loveliest and most sinewy singing I've yet heard from soprano Sara Gartland." -Joshua Kosman, SF Chronicle
SAN FRANCISCO OPERA 2011
"The duet "Pronta io son" from Donizetti's "Don Pasquale" elicited the loveliest and most sinewy singing I've yet heard from soprano Sara Gartland." -Joshua Kosman, SF Chronicle