Australian Debuts : reviews ! « Blandine de Sansal unleashes her fury as Aristaeus. Her performance was consistently engaging and persuasive » state of heart « Mezzo-soprano Blandine de Sansal brings out all the emotion and psychological disturbance in the pivotal and demanding role of Aristeo » Limelight « Aritaeus, the spurned lover, strongly portrayed by Blandine de Sansal, moved from yearning to hope, to despair and madness . » Emily Sutherland, 5mbs. « As Aristeo, Orfeo’s rival for Euridice, mezzo-soprano Blandine de Sansal also turned in a riveting performance, both dramatically and vocally, with fine ringing tone. » Bachtrack