“Disguised as a swaggering soldier, Amastris (Lucy Schaufer) sings her heart out with scene-stealing vehemence as she learns the extent of Xerxes' duplicity.”

“Lucy Schaufer ably negotiates the treacherous depths of the King’s long-suffering betrothed Amastris.”
(The Times)

“Mezzo Lucy Schaufer brings an almost Judy Garland-like punch to her determination to get her man back."
(The Independent)