“González displayed a vibrant soprano, notably in “Un bel di” but also in “Tu, tu piccolo Iddio,” but never lost control of emotional and vocal dynamics.”
Marc Shulgold, Opera News, July 14, 2019 - Title role in 'Madame Butterfly' at Central City Opera
Hailed as a “true artist” (Opera News), Soprano Raquel González from Lawrence, Kansas recently completed three seasons as a Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist at Washington National Opera, where she appeared as Cio-Cio-San (Madama Butterfly), Contessa Almaviva (Le nozze di Figaro), Donna Anna (Don Giovanni), Micaëla (Carmen), and Mimì (La bohème). She is a 2019 Sphinx Organization Medal of Excellence Awardee.
In 2019-2020, Ms. González returns to the Lyric Opera of Kansas City for one of her signature roles, Mimì in La bohème. She will also join the roster of the...
“Micaëla has just two main scenes, the aforementioned duet and her Act III aria, "Je dis que rien ne m'épouvante," but the right performer can practically steal the show with them. Raquel González is one of those singers, her soaring soprano and good-natured characterization making her an audience favorite.”
Roy C. Dicks, CVNC, January 25, 2019 - Micaëla in 'Carmen' with the North Carolina Opera
“Raquel Gonzalez is flawless as Violetta Valery, authentically portraying the well-kept woman's shifting emotions and failing health. When the young soprano sings Violetta's Act I aria, 'Sempre Libera,' her voice glides through the challenging arpeggios, and her high notes rise so effortlessly that she creates the impression she could simply continue on indefinitely up the scale. Despite its being Gonzalez's first time in the role, one of standard opera's most difficult, she shows no hesitancy or uncertainty but, instead, conveys the confidence that comes from abundant talent and deep character study.”
Linda Loomis, Syracuse.com, February 3, 2018 - Violetta in 'La traviata' with Syracuse Opera
