Hansel and Gretel

"Superbly dispatched, mezzo-soprano Lucy Schaufer, whose Cherubino was a highlight here last season also proved an impressive Hansel, showcasing a suitably innocent, clear tone and convincingly portraying the young boy's impish nature."
(Opera News)

"Mezzo-soprano Lucy Schaufer was absolutely marvelous as Hansel. Her voice was solid, but what made her performance so invigorating was her child-like awe. Dressed in the German Lederhosen of the time, she jumped, frolicked and somersaulted on the stage like an acrobatic pro. Every movement had intent and purpose. Every word was delivered with clear enunciation. No one could have played the part better."
(Operaonline.us)

"Alan Gilbert and the LA Opera orchestra were superb as was Lucy Schaufer as Hansel. Schaufer is one of those performers, who like Netrebko, can actually act as well as sing. She is a joy to watch and listen to at the same time - an excellent, but ironically rare talent in the opera world."
(Out West Arts)

“Lucy Schaufer and Maria Kanyova sang Hansel and Gretel, respectively, with strength and winsome charm,blending beautifully in the evening prayer and acting their roles persuasively."
(The Los Angeles Times)

“Mezzo-soprano Lucy Schaufer (Hansel) and soprano Maria Kanyova (Gretel) convincingly tumbled about as children, with Schaufer pointing out the words with particular clarity.”
(Variety)

"...a nicely boyish Lucy Schaufer in fine mezzo-soprano voice as Hansel.”
(Reuters)

“Mezzo Lucy Schaufer often steals a show with trouser roles like her magnificent Cherubino in a recent Marriage of Figaro on the Dorothy Chandler stage. Here she offers a boisterous Hansel with precise vocal inflection.”
(LA Downtown News)

“Much of this production's success must be attributed to the cast, especially mezzo-soprano Lucy Schaufer as Hansel and soprano Maria Kanyova as Gretel. Both disarmingly embody their characters, with Schaufer getting extra points for playing a boy. Their singing, too, is faultless. Perhaps most impressively, their diction is consistently crisp, which is especially important given the intended audience.”
(Los Angeles Daily News)