"Nola Richardson was especially impressive in the soprano parts, singing with beautiful tone..."

 - The New York Times

"What made this evening special was the performance of soprano Nola Richardson, who blew through the runs of the aria “Rejoice Greatly” from Handel’s “Messiah” at Abraham’s fast pace with astonishing balance and accuracy, lavishing crystalline diction on everything she touched and managing, throughout, to shape phrases with natural-sounding ease."

​- The Washington Post

"Lusciously polished...
"Exemplary, impassioned singing"

- SF Classical Voice

"Brilliant diction, tonal clarity, and impeccable phrasing"

​                                    - Cleveland Classical

"Nola Richardson is a vocal superstar in the making"

- Berkeley Daily Planet

"Richardson possesses an unusually beautiful voice -- sparkling and clear, full-bodied throughout its range, with a hint of darkness that adds an extra note of complexity."
                               - Cleveland Plain Dealer