Tarquinius in The Rape of Lucretia
“ José Rubio both vocally and physically portrays the horrible fracture of self that turns
Tarquinius into a man who'll rape.”
- The Stranger
Figaro in Il Barbiere di Siviglia
“ As Figaro, Baritone José Rubio lit comical fires that were hilarious yet credible
and he masterfully played the title character with ease, as the Barber in the story.
Fashionably dressed and coiffed, and hitting all the right notes, Rubio created
a character that was comically fluid, manipulating those around him to his benefit.
His Figaro developed into a hilarious puppet-master”
- CASA Magazine
“…an impressively booming baritone.”
- L.A. Times
Dr. Rappaccini in La hija de Rappaccini
“Catan's opera requires voices of Puccinian capability. This level of skill was provided by the Dr. Rappaccini of José Rubio, a voice roundly sonorous, of warm beauty, commanding in voice and presence, dominating the stage with every appearance - a major operatic find."
- Opera News
Carnegie Hall Recital
“Today's recital was nothing short of stellar.
...an hour of intensely passionate singing and playing.
It could have gone on forever without complaint."
- The Opera Insider
Papageno in The Magic Flute
“As Papageno, José Rubio stole the show with an assured comic sense and a
handsomely produced baritone."
- Seattle Times
Guglielmo in Così fan Tutte
“Jose Rubio's baritone made Guglielmo resplendently dashing."
- The News Tribune
Bob/Ben Telephone & Old Maid and the Thief
“Rubio has a big sonorous voice,
and a commanding leading-man stage presence."
- Mail Tribune
Le Mari in Les Mamelles de Tiresias
“José Rubio, The Husband, has quite a powerful voice –
at times in that small space it was like he was standing right next to me,
singing in my ear. He also has a marvelously elastic face,
making the more ridiculous moments hilariously funny."
-The Sunbreak
CD Release of Angel of the Amazon
“Clarion-voiced baritone José Rubio plays Luiz as a sometimes embittered
but always colorful and sympathetic provocateur."
- Opera News
Luiz in Angel of the Amazon (World Premiere)
“The standout performance came from baritone José Rubio as the
passionate farmer Luiz. His commanding voice had a depth and presence that
was enhanced by natural and crisp diction. His handsome sound was
consistent through his generous range.”
- Operagasm
“José Rubio gave a standout performance as Luiz, whose impassioned and rich
voice fit perfectly with his conflicted character.”
- Epoch Times
“Standout Performer Rubio's acting is also equal to his singing.”
- Scene4.com
Schaunard in La Bohème
“Baritone José Rubio of Portland Opera's young artists' program held his own as a
lithe Schaunard with fine diction."
- Opera News
Mercurio in La Calisto
“Bravo to José Rubio (Mercurio), whose solid singing and modern comic sensibilities livened the show in its in-between moments.”
- Willamette Weekly
“José Rubio artfully greased the wheels of Giove's intentions as Mercurio."
- Opera Magazine London
Masetto in Don Giovanni
“José Rubio's tough Masetto went a little beyond cookie-cutter country bumpkin."
- LA Times
Figaro in Le Nozze di Figaro
“Rubio’s smooth, resonant baritone and Jang’s sweetly vivacious soprano raised some sparks ab initio, as did their bouncing and fondling on the bed. Figaro’s
“Se vuol ballare" ("If you wish to dance") as the Count’s amorous designs on Susanna became clear, rang with indignation.”
- Concertonet.com
Fiorello in Il Barbiere di Siviglia
“José Rubio lent fine singing in the small role of the Count's servant, Fiorello.”
- Oregonlive.com
“ José Rubio both vocally and physically portrays the horrible fracture of self that turns
Tarquinius into a man who'll rape.”
- The Stranger
Figaro in Il Barbiere di Siviglia
“ As Figaro, Baritone José Rubio lit comical fires that were hilarious yet credible
and he masterfully played the title character with ease, as the Barber in the story.
Fashionably dressed and coiffed, and hitting all the right notes, Rubio created
a character that was comically fluid, manipulating those around him to his benefit.
His Figaro developed into a hilarious puppet-master”
- CASA Magazine
“…an impressively booming baritone.”
- L.A. Times
Dr. Rappaccini in La hija de Rappaccini
“Catan's opera requires voices of Puccinian capability. This level of skill was provided by the Dr. Rappaccini of José Rubio, a voice roundly sonorous, of warm beauty, commanding in voice and presence, dominating the stage with every appearance - a major operatic find."
- Opera News
Carnegie Hall Recital
“Today's recital was nothing short of stellar.
...an hour of intensely passionate singing and playing.
It could have gone on forever without complaint."
- The Opera Insider
Papageno in The Magic Flute
“As Papageno, José Rubio stole the show with an assured comic sense and a
handsomely produced baritone."
- Seattle Times
Guglielmo in Così fan Tutte
“Jose Rubio's baritone made Guglielmo resplendently dashing."
- The News Tribune
Bob/Ben Telephone & Old Maid and the Thief
“Rubio has a big sonorous voice,
and a commanding leading-man stage presence."
- Mail Tribune
Le Mari in Les Mamelles de Tiresias
“José Rubio, The Husband, has quite a powerful voice –
at times in that small space it was like he was standing right next to me,
singing in my ear. He also has a marvelously elastic face,
making the more ridiculous moments hilariously funny."
-The Sunbreak
CD Release of Angel of the Amazon
“Clarion-voiced baritone José Rubio plays Luiz as a sometimes embittered
but always colorful and sympathetic provocateur."
- Opera News
Luiz in Angel of the Amazon (World Premiere)
“The standout performance came from baritone José Rubio as the
passionate farmer Luiz. His commanding voice had a depth and presence that
was enhanced by natural and crisp diction. His handsome sound was
consistent through his generous range.”
- Operagasm
“José Rubio gave a standout performance as Luiz, whose impassioned and rich
voice fit perfectly with his conflicted character.”
- Epoch Times
“Standout Performer Rubio's acting is also equal to his singing.”
- Scene4.com
Schaunard in La Bohème
“Baritone José Rubio of Portland Opera's young artists' program held his own as a
lithe Schaunard with fine diction."
- Opera News
Mercurio in La Calisto
“Bravo to José Rubio (Mercurio), whose solid singing and modern comic sensibilities livened the show in its in-between moments.”
- Willamette Weekly
“José Rubio artfully greased the wheels of Giove's intentions as Mercurio."
- Opera Magazine London
Masetto in Don Giovanni
“José Rubio's tough Masetto went a little beyond cookie-cutter country bumpkin."
- LA Times
Figaro in Le Nozze di Figaro
“Rubio’s smooth, resonant baritone and Jang’s sweetly vivacious soprano raised some sparks ab initio, as did their bouncing and fondling on the bed. Figaro’s
“Se vuol ballare" ("If you wish to dance") as the Count’s amorous designs on Susanna became clear, rang with indignation.”
- Concertonet.com
Fiorello in Il Barbiere di Siviglia
“José Rubio lent fine singing in the small role of the Count's servant, Fiorello.”
- Oregonlive.com
