“Rafael Moras brings romance and heartbreak with his soaring tenor tones” – Broadway World

“The performance of the orchestra was magnificent, and it was a joy to watch Conductor Viswa Subbaraman” – Broadway World

“Despite the women-focused nature of the plot, the male voices also shone. As Tariq, Rafael Moras’ honeyed tenor blended beautifully with the soprano of Maureen McKay’s Laila during their delicate love scene, one of the opera’s musical highlights” – Seattle Times