“Mezzo-Soprano Ruby Dibble demonstrate[s] a determination that could make the walls tremble” -La Scena Musicale
“Couldn’t help but be impressed by mezzo-soprano Ruby Dibble, as the protagonist, Blanche de la Force. Even though Poulenc specified a soprano in the role, it lies low and is often taken by mezzos like Frederica von Stade and Isabel Leonard. Dibble certainly commanded the role’s tessitura. Her voice in its upper range proved surprisingly bright and soprano-ish; in the earlier scenes, this enhanced her depiction of the young Blanche’s feverish excitement. As the drama progressed, the role called on Dibble’s sinewy lower range, which she used with such authority that you could hear the spiritual kinship between Blanche and the Old Prioress, a contralto. Dibble used her contrasting registers to produce shapely, contoured phrases, and she sustained musical interest through the nearly-three-hour span of the work.” - Musical America
“Dibble’s expressive but unconventionally ‘complicated’ timbre—leavened by fine dynamic control—suited Blanche’s shifting moods and provided the strong centre [Dialogues des Carmélites] doesn’t always get” - Opera Magazine
“Ruby Dibble is a mezzo with a lovely dark tone, full to the bottom of her considerable range. She pulls you into the character due to her excellent understanding of the text. A versatile performer who is convincing in new repertoire as well as the standard chestnuts…Dibble possesses a rich, velvety timbre, solid technique and a gift for expressive interpretations. A near-perfect balance…” - La Scena Musicale
“Dibble commanded the stage with her powerful voice, agile movements, and captivating presence” - OperaWire
“Ruby Dibble (Jane Quig/Annie the Serving Girl) impressed with her dark-hued, plummy and rich mezzo-soprano” - Opera Today
“Ruby Dibble’s magnificent mezzo-soprano was impressive” - Seen and Heard International
“Dibble’s voice was agile and clear, with a steeliness that flashed out when impassioned. Her “Parto, parto,”…had a beautiful emotional ebb and flow.” - Parterre Box
“Dibble is proving herself a fine mezzo soprano, with natural stage presence which we suspect will take her far.” - Broadway World
“The ensemble had some true standouts, namely… Ruby Dibble as a seductively sung Flora” - Parterre Box