REVIEWS

"It was Ryan who ultimately won through, the incremental difference between her and the others was the maturity and sonorous nature of her voice that transported the listener."David McLean (Melbourne Observer) November, 2025
"... and Molly Ryan as sisters Margery and Mauxalinda both put in stellar performances." "Molly Ryan’s voice rang out in the Waddy Centre, with rich low notes and high, agile melismas. The highlight of Mauxalinda’s part is undoubtedly “He’s a man, every inch”, where she excitedly espouses the virtues of the drunken Moore of Moore Hall." Brianna Louwen (Classikon) August, 2024
"Molly Ryan, another soprano soloist of the evening, made a late but memorable appearance in the aria 'How beautiful are the feet. Despite the audience's two-hour wait for her solo, Ryan left a lasting impression with the strong penetrating power of her rich voice. Her performance brought additional expressiveness and lyricism to the aria, captivating the audience members." "The third part of the Oratorio may be the shortest, but it is dramatically packed. From the opening lyrical aria I know that my Redeemer liveth, where Molly Ryan once again stunned the audience with extraordinary vocal charm; to the dynamically and emotionally contrasting Since by man came death, where the choir demonstrated absolute ensemble cohesion … " Toby Wong (Loud Mouth, Music Trust) March, 2024
“Molly Ryan made her debut in the ‘How beautiful are the feet’ aria, with projection that filled the vastness of St Thomas’ Anglican Church, North Sydney. The assuredness in her voice served well in her rendition of the ‘I know that my Redeemer liveth’ aria.” Aryan Mohseni (State of the Art Media) March, 2024
“... sopranos Ariana Ricci and Molly Ryan portrayed the two Fairies with engaging acting skills and impressive vocal prowess, elevating the musical and theatrical dynamics in their interactions with O'Connor. Later in the opera, both sopranos took on challenging roles." “... Ryan's voice possesses an enchanting and robust quality that perfectly suits the character Mystery in Act 2. One of the evening's highlights was the poignant aria 'O let me weep' in Act 5. Once more, Ryan's sonorous vocal timbre conveyed the introspective essence of the aria deep into the hearts of the audience members.” Toby Wong (Loud Mouth, Music Trust) August, 2023
“... and the silky warmth of Molly Ryan's soprano voice [was] thrilling.” “One of the most beautiful works was the soprano Act V full-length aria known as "The Plaint", Molly Ryan's yearning mezzo voice was echoed by the delicate and superb cornetto playing of Matthew Manchester. Exquisite.” Daniel Kaan (Classikon) August, 2023
“Soprano, Molly Ryan, statuesque and hugely impressive of voice, brought out the best in everyone on that stage.” “... and Molly Ryan were never less than wonderful and powerful singers, to boot!” Ron Ringer (Classikon) September, 2022