“Lucia’s maid Alisa, sung by Carolyn Dobbin, was an electrifying presence.”
Alisa: Lucia di Lammermoor / Castleward Opera / Opera Now

“...the ensemble swung along with great spirit, Carolyn Dobbin’s brassy maid Lisetta the most engaging of a likeable bunch.”
Lisetta: Il mondo della luna / Opera Della Luna / Opera Now

 “This was a voice with glitter and real focus.”
Ottavia: L’Incoronazione di Poppea / RSAMD / Opera

“Henriikka Grondahl is well complimented by Carolyn Dobbins richer, chestier Dorabella.”
Dorabella: Così fan tutte / Northern Sinfonia / The Guardian

“...the excellent Three Ladies (Natasha Jouhl, Carolyn Dobbin, Alexandra Sherman, looking every inch the femmes fatales in their black Fifties frocks and stockings).”
Second Lady: The Magic Flute / Opera Holland Park / The Times

"The stand-out vocal performance of the evening for me however was that of Carolyn Dobbin, singing Hoffmann’s Muse and Nicklaus. From her slight, boyish frame onstage came a gloriously stream of well-directed and carefully articulated sound, her diction as precise as the centre of each note that she hit. Dobbin loses nothing in force and clarity as she moves into the lower mezzo register and as a result her portrayal of the role was outstanding: a beautiful sound at the top of her voice and a real spinto effect in the middle of her range. This was classy singing and her ovation at the end of the evening told its own story.
Nicklaus: The Tales of Hoffmann / Mid Wales Opera / Musical Criticism

"…the superb Carolyn Dobbin…"
Nicklaus: The Tales of Hoffmann / Mid Wales Opera / The Times

“...splendidly flanked by Caroline Dobbin and lestyn Davies as the cackling witches...”
First Witch: Dido and Aeneas / OAE / The Times

“Carolyn Dobbin was just right as the seductive Maddalena.”
Maddalena: Rigoletto / Castleward Opera / Opera

“But the real touch of pure magic was ultimately afforded by the delightful voice and charming demeanour of Carolyn Dobbin, whose effortless delivery and clear diction were simply a joy to hear, and which positively left the appreciative audience spellbound!"
Alchemy: Magic, Words and Song / Ten Tors Chamber Orchestra / Plymouth Herald