It was easy to see why Håkan Vramsmo had won the plum role of Mark in the two-hander. His rich baritone, reminiscent of the young Gerald Finley, gave the outstanding vocal performance of the evening…’
-Simon Thomas, MusicOMH

Håkan Vramsmo is in superb, blanched voice as Mark (according to his biography, he has sung the role of Tarquinius, a role I hope he will commit to disc one day...). His entreaties to Julia to wait, to remember their special times .. and the heart-rending farewell are all wonderfully sung
-Colin Clarke, Fanfare Magazine

Hakan Vramsmo had both physical and vocal swagger as Escamillo
-Mike Allen, The News

Häkan Vramsmo made the best entrance of the night as Escamillo in a Homburg hat and white silk scarf.  Mr Vramsmo seems to me to have it all: a rich, focused baritone, a great stage presence and the stature and good looks of a hero.  
 - Miranda Jackson, Opera Britannia

Sergeant Belcore, for instance, Håkan Vramsmo, was dashingly handsome, full of self-confidence and prodigious of voice.
- Tom Muckley, Petersfield Post

Hakan Vramsmo as Marcello possessed a velvety smooth baritone voice.
-Jill bacon, This Is Gloucestershire