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“As queen, Leila Saari was exactly the kind of diva she was meant to be, and the uncertainty and madness at the end were portrayed with great intensity and conviction.”
— Harri Kuusisaari, Rondo.fi
“In Kålkkåbra festival, we saw a very amusing production set in an audition situation. It also touched on the realities of the music industry and cultural funding cuts. In particular, the character who ends up becoming an assistant stood out in the performance, and the role was beautifully sung by Leila Saari.”
— Anni Saari, Keskipohjanmaa
“Bass-baritone Tiitus Ylipää and soprano Leila Saari, the Syrjämäki couple, bring an element of harmony and light to the otherwise dark portrayal of summer. Their voices blend together perfectly.”
— Anne Välinoro, Kulttuuritoimitus.fi
“The soprano role is demanding and there is a great deal to sing, but Saari handled it brilliantly.”
— Kari Pitkänen, Kulttuuritoimitus.fi
"Leila Saari's Orasia is beautifully sung. Even the soprano's highest notes ring out with crystalline clarity. Remarkably, the quality of her voice remains undiminished even when she sings while lying on her back on stage. Her physical stage performance further enriches her portrayal of the character."
— Anjakaarina, a blog post on ET Magazine's website
“In terms of singing, Leila Saari probably performed the best. She handled both the German recitatives and arias extremely well. The singer impressed with a well-developed character that had its own clear progression; she moved on stage independently and was quite convincing as an actress.”
— Václav Becvar, Operajournal.cz
"Hilja Syrjämäki (Leila Saari), in the final stages of her pregnancy, stops by to visit the Artist." "Both the leading performers and those in the smaller roles are perfectly cast. The production team could rely on every member of the cast being a skilled professional ideally suited to their role."
— Annmari Salmela, Helsingin Sanomat