"Jaro Kirchgessner electrified the hall with a rich coloratura and a fiercely driven rhythmic engine. In Act three, Kirchgessner navigated an elegant dialogue with the solo oboe, delivering a smart and controlled performance." 

• Operawire

"[...] Kirchgessner displayed fine breath control and a nearly princely pleading tone that captured the ultimate expression of devotion. Later, [...] Kirchgessner stepped forward [...] to ignite the chorus, singing a magnificent melisma that soared over the festive brass."

• Operawire