Quotes
| What they said : | Critic | Year |
| "A powerful figure, his sonorous baritone called on the assembled masquers" Carnaval, Follower of Music in Le Carnaval de Venise | Virginia Newes www.classical-scene.com | 2017 |
| "As a strapping, intemperate Belshazzar, baritone Olivier Laquerre drank and sang with delicious, full-bodied lustiness." Belshazzar in The Play of Daniel, «Ludus Danielis» | Ian Ritchie OperaToGo.com | 2015 |
| "[Laquerre] was a strong-voiced King Belshazzar." Belshazzar in The Play of Daniel, «Ludus Danielis» | Leslie Barcza Barczablog | 2015 |
| "Laquerre is a dramatic stalwart." Melisso in Alcina | Leslie Barcza Barczablog | 2014 |
| "Bravo @MireilleSoprano @meghanjlindsay @AllysonMcHardy @OlivierLaquerre et al." Melisso in Alcina | Catherine Kustanczy | 2014 |
| "Not a dry eye at Varsity Stadium as Olivier Laquerre sings "Keep the Home Fires Burning" and "Rose of Picardy."" Baritone in 'Til The Boys Come Home | FriendsofPortCarling | 2014 |
| "The gorgons scene –especially Olivier Laquerre as Méduse–was funnier than last time." Céphée, Medusa in Persée | Leslie Barcza Barczablog | 2014 |
| "The [Gorgons scene] is hilarious but also deeply moving thanks to Laquerre's display of their plight." Céphée, Medusa in Persée | Brian Hay Norules-nolights.com | 2014 |
| "[Laquerre] fills the 'Méduse' with humour that leads to deeply poignant pathos" Céphée, Medusa in Persée | Brian Hay Norules-nolights.com | 2014 |
| "Incorrigible funny man" Céphée, Medusa in Persée | Brian Hay Norules-nolights.com | 2014 |
| "as warm and velvety as before" Céphée, Medusa in Persée | Christopher Hoile Stage-door.com | 2014 |
| "[Laquerre's Méduse] is as amusing as ever – much more a petulant drag queen than a fearsome beast." Céphée, Medusa in Persée | Christopher Hoile Stage-door.com | 2014 |
| "good work from the regal Olivier Laquerre as troubled King Céphée" Céphée, Medusa in Persée | Richard Ouzounian The Toronto Star | 2014 |
| "his commanding voice and playful stage presence rendering him an eminently watchable performer" Céphée, Medusa in Persée | Catherine Kustanczy bachtrack.com | 2014 |
| "Laquerre does [a] fearsome (if hilarious and fabulously bewigged) Méduse" Céphée, Medusa in Persée | Catherine Kustanczy bachtrack.com | 2014 |
| "LaQuerre is a Disney cartoon come to life, Goofy with feathers." Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Tim Feran Columbus Dispatch | 2013 |
| "the comedy — played for all it was worth by a superb Papageno, Olivier LaQuerre." Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Anthony Kershaw Audiophilia.com | 2013 |
| "[LaQuerre] recieved the lion's share of the adoration from the wooting masses" Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Leslie Barcza Barczablog | 2013 |
| "Laquerre seemed both vocally and dramatically at home in the role of Papageno." Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Colin Eatock Eatock Daily | 2013 |
| "playfully catchy tunes by birdcatcher Papageno (a very good Olivier LaQuerre)" Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Glenn Sumi NowToronto | 2013 |
| "Laquerre especially was hilarious." Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Brian Hay Norules-nolights.com | 2013 |
| "Olivier LaQuerre is magnificent as Papageno." Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | John Coulbourn The Toronto Sun | 2013 |
| "LaQuerre turns the role of the bird-brained Papageno into a romp" Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | John Coulbourn The Toronto Sun | 2013 |
| "Olivier LaQuerre as Papageno is also delightfully expressive." Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Stanley Fefferman OpusOneReview.com | 2013 |
| "[Laquerre's] bass-baritone is smooth and lusty" Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Stanley Fefferman OpusOneReview.com | 2013 |
| "[Laquerre's] manner [is] open-hearted, his comic cut-ups endearing" Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Stanley Fefferman OpusOneReview.com | 2013 |
| "His willingness to remain free [...] is always convincing" Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Stanley Fefferman OpusOneReview.com | 2013 |
| "LaQuerre is a joy as Papageno." Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Christopher Hoile Stage-door.com | 2013 |
| "his velvety bass-baritone bring out the folksong-like quality of Pagageno’s arias" Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Christopher Hoile Stage-door.com | 2013 |
| "LaQuerre is a natural comedian with an innate sense of perfect timing." Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Christopher Hoile Stage-door.com | 2013 |
| "[LaQuerre] is hilarious." Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Christopher Hoile Stage-door.com | 2013 |
| "LaQuerre as Papageno was [...] strong" Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Sarah Chang thesceneinto.com | 2013 |
| "[LaQuerre] brought joy to the stage and the role each time was in front of the audience." Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Sarah Chang thesceneinto.com | 2013 |
| "charm, impeccable comedic timing and lovable sympathy" Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | CSTRYNATKA Weraddicted.com | 2013 |
| "Stand-out performances include [...] Olivier LaQuerre who displays an incredibly honed sense of comedic timing in his often scene-stealing turn as Papageno." Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Wayne Leung Mooney on Theatre | 2013 |
| "[LaQuerre] brought the intelligence, poise and warmth to the stage" Cuno in Der Freishütz | Brian Hay Norules-nolights.com | 2012 |
| "LaQuerre [...] gives a commendable performance" Cuno in Der Freishütz | James Karas bachtrack.com | 2012 |
| "LaQuerre has a distinguished stage presence and excellent vocal delivery." Cuno in Der Freishütz | James Karas bachtrack.com | 2012 |
| "Laquerre [...] convinces with his friendly warmth." Cuno in Der Freishütz | Stanley Fefferman OpusOneReview.com | 2012 |
| "LaQuerre [whips] things into a perfect comic frenzy" Artemidore, Ubalde in Armide | John Coulbourn The Toronto Sun | 2012 |
| "Laquerre brought a very likeable presence to the stage" Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro | Leslie Barcza Drama.ca | 2010 |
| "a tall agile body with a voice of comparable agility & enunciation" Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro | Leslie Barcza Drama.ca | 2010 |
| "Laquerre as Figaro led the wonderful cast" Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro | James Karas Jameskarasreviews.blogspot.com | 2010 |
| "His Figaro is light-footed, fast-thinking and very funny." Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro | James Karas Jameskarasreviews.blogspot.com | 2010 |
| "Laquerre’s acting as Figaro is excellent" Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro | Paula Citron The Globe and Mail | 2010 |
| "Figaro has never been more adorable or likeable" Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro | L.H. Tiffany Hsieh La Scena Musicale | 2010 |
| "Laquerre's voice is so expansively warm and smooth" Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro | L.H. Tiffany Hsieh La Scena Musicale | 2010 |
| "Olivier Laquerre was hilarious" Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro | L.H. Tiffany Hsieh La Scena Musicale | 2010 |
| "He exemplifies everything that's great about this company." Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro | L.H. Tiffany Hsieh La Scena Musicale | 2010 |
| "He brings wit and thoughtfulness to his roles." Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro | L.H. Tiffany Hsieh La Scena Musicale | 2010 |
| "[Laquerre] takes his work very seriously without taking himself the same way." Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro | L.H. Tiffany Hsieh La Scena Musicale | 2010 |
| "This company is enriched by [Laquerre's] presence." Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro | L.H. Tiffany Hsieh La Scena Musicale | 2010 |
| "Laquerre has an ingenuous comic style that served him well" Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro | Stanley Fefferman Showtimemagazine.ca | 2010 |
| "The star of the production was Olivier Laquerre" Ottone in L'Incoronazione di Poppea | Leslie Barcza Drama.ca | 2009 |
| "Laquerre injects much needed levity into every scene." Ottone in L'Incoronazione di Poppea | Leslie Barcza Drama.ca | 2009 |
| "As Ottone, [...] Laquerre was a commanding and convincing figure" Ottone in L'Incoronazione di Poppea | Wes Blomster OperaToday.com | 2009 |
| "Laquerre was a fine Ottone" Ottone in L'Incoronazione di Poppea | Ken Winters The Globe and Mail | 2009 |
| "Laquerre, excellent baritone" Baritone in Ma vie avec Mozart | Christophe Huss Le Devoir | 2009 |
| "Laquerre is a versatile singing-actor" Céphée, Medusa in Persée | Wes Blomster OperaToday.com | 2008 |
| "Laquerre [is] equally convincing as the dignified King of Ethiopia or as the whimpering Medusa" Céphée, Medusa in Persée | Wes Blomster OperaToday.com | 2008 |
| "Laquerre takes control of the stage with his presence" Céphée, Medusa in Persée | Wes Blomster OperaToday.com | 2008 |
| "Laquerre [is] gifted with good looks, wit, plenty of charisma, and a deep voice of pleasant timbre" Céphée, Medusa in Persée | Wes Blomster OperaToday.com | 2008 |
| "Laquerre plays on this through effective moves and color in the voice." Céphée, Medusa in Persée | Wes Blomster OperaToday.com | 2008 |
| "[Laquerre's] Medusa stands above the croud in terms of interpretation and wit." Céphée, Medusa in Persée | Wes Blomster OperaToday.com | 2008 |
| "Laquerre's Medusa is amusing and amused about “her” misfortune." Céphée, Medusa in Persée | Wes Blomster OperaToday.com | 2008 |
| "[Laquerre] runs the gamut of facial expressions and grandiose body language." Céphée, Medusa in Persée | Wes Blomster OperaToday.com | 2008 |
| "Céphée's “Je perds ma fille, hélas!” is hearfelt" Céphée, Medusa in Persée | Wes Blomster OperaToday.com | 2008 |
| "Laquerre is a case of luxury casting" Arbace in Idomeneo | Michael Johnson ConcertoNet.com | 2008 |
| "[Laquerre] sang with a sound as firm and finished and as complexly coloured as polished oak." Baritone in Ein deutsches Requiem Op. 45 | Stephen Pedersen Chronicle Herald | 2007 |
| "Laquerre handled his two solos with depth and gravity." Baritone in Ein deutsches Requiem Op. 45 | Isabelle Infomonkey.net | 2007 |
| "[Laquerre's] firm voice rang out, and was particularly moving" Baritone in Ein deutsches Requiem Op. 45 | Isabelle Infomonkey.net | 2007 |
| "[Laquerre] looked like he was ready to march into the battlefield. " Baritone in Ein deutsches Requiem Op. 45 | Isabelle Infomonkey.net | 2007 |
| "[Laquerre] gives a stalwart portrayal physically and vocally." Ulisse, L'Umana Fragilita in Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria | Michael Johnson ConcertoNet.com | 2007 |
| "Laquerre [...] stood out for [his] strength of voice and characterization." Ulisse, L'Umana Fragilita in Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria | Christopher Hoile Eye Weekly | 2007 |
| "Blessed with a lithe, deliciously mellow voice" Ulisse, L'Umana Fragilita in Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria | Christopher Hoile Eye Weekly | 2007 |
| "Laquerre conveyed the complex range of Ulysses’ emotions" Ulisse, L'Umana Fragilita in Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria | Christopher Hoile Eye Weekly | 2007 |
| "Laquerre, absolutely the best Papageno I have ever seen" Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Alan Adamson Silly Little Country | 2007 |
| "[Laquerre] does a wonderful job as Ulisse" Ulisse, L'Umana Fragilita in Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria | Alan Adamson Silly Little Country | 2007 |
| "Particular kudos go to [...] baritone Olivier Laquerre in the title role." Ulisse, L'Umana Fragilita in Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria | John Terauds The Toronto Star | 2007 |
| "Laquerre’s Ulysses is strong and warm" Ulisse, L'Umana Fragilita in Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria | Stanley Fefferman Showtimemagazine.ca | 2007 |
| "a remarkably engaging Papageno" Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | William Littler Opera Canada | 2007 |
| "Olivier Laquerre sang with 19th-century sensibilities" Baritone in The Fairy Queen | Tamara Bernstein The Globe and Mail | 2006 |
| "[Laquerre] sang beautifully" Baritone in The Fairy Queen | John Terauds The Toronto Star | 2006 |
| "brought a sense of playfulness" Baritone in The Fairy Queen | John Terauds The Toronto Star | 2006 |
| "[Laquerre] sang beautifully." Baritone in The Fairy Queen | John Terauds The Toronto Star | 2006 |
| "Laquerre is charming." Baritone in The Fairy Queen | Paula Citron Classical 96.3 FM | 2006 |
| "[Olivier] commands a lush baritone voice" Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Christopher Hoile Eye Weekly | 2006 |
| "Olivier Laquerre is falling-down funny" Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Christopher Hoile Eye Weekly | 2006 |
| "he was dramatically the strongest performer of the night" Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Leslie Barcza Drama.ca | 2006 |
| "The star of the show has to be Quebec bass-baritone Olivier Laquerre" Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | John Terauds The Toronto Star | 2006 |
| "His potent charisma steals every scene in which he appears." Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | John Terauds The Toronto Star | 2006 |
| "Still a young man, his voice gets larger and better-rounded with every season." Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | John Terauds The Toronto Star | 2006 |
| "adorable and bratty Papageno" Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Paula Citron Classical 96.3 FM | 2006 |
| "He steals the show in many ways" Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Alan Adamson Silly Little Country | 2006 |
| "a young and very fetching Olivier Laquerre took this role in with utter joy" Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Alan Adamson Silly Little Country | 2006 |
| "Laquerre mugged it so magnificently" Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Alan Adamson Silly Little Country | 2006 |
| "His vocal work flows naturally and without flaw." Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Stanley Fefferman Showtimemagazine.ca | 2006 |
| "Laquerre presents his Papageno with fluid grace and a humour that endears." Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Stanley Fefferman Showtimemagazine.ca | 2006 |
| "the acting honours go to Olivier Laquerre's Papageno" Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Keith Garebian Stage And Page | 2006 |
| "Laquerre's Papageno is handsome, buffoonish without being tiresome" Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Keith Garebian Stage And Page | 2006 |
| "Olivier Laquerre was totally "on" from start to finish." Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Michael Johnson ConcertoNet.com | 2006 |
| "Here is a francophone impeccably delivering the English translation of a German text." Papageno in Die Zauberflöte | Michael Johnson ConcertoNet.com | 2006 |
| "Laquerre [has a] commanding bass voice that never sounds harsh." Céphée, Medusa in Persée | Brian J Hay Amazon Reviews | 2006 |
| "[LaQuerre] helped put the cherry on top in the duly hair-raising finale" Baritone in Sinfonie Nr 9 d-moll Op. 125 | Ken Winters The Globe and Mail | 2006 |
| "LaQuerre was especially admirable" Baritone in Sinfonie Nr 9 d-moll Op. 125 | Ken Winters The Globe and Mail | 2006 |
| "dispensing with his score and addressing the opening apostrophe straight to us listeners" Baritone in Sinfonie Nr 9 d-moll Op. 125 | Ken Winters The Globe and Mail | 2006 |
| "always in the spirit of the music" Baritone in Sinfonie Nr 9 d-moll Op. 125 | Ken Winters The Globe and Mail | 2006 |
| "Laquerre was an imposing Pluto, king of the underworld" Plutone in Orfeo | Ken Winters The Globe and Mail | 2006 |
| "[Laquerre] made full-fledged opera out of Herod’s troubled aria." Herod in L'Enfance du Christ, Op. 25 | Rick Walters The Shepherd Express | 2005 |
| "Laquerre [...] had an excellent comic scene " Artemidore, Ubalde in Armide | Ken Winters The Globe and Mail | 2005 |
| "Laquerre [was] wonderful both as singer and comic relief." Artemidore, Ubalde in Armide | John Terauds The Toronto Star | 2005 |
| "Laquerre’s magisterial Theodorus is a weary Old Testament patriarch commending his life to the God who created him" Theodorus Ivanowitz in Boris Godenow | Jeffrey Gantz The Boston Phoenix | 2005 |
| "Bass-baritone Olivier Laquerre was touching as the old Czar" Theodorus Ivanowitz in Boris Godenow | Richard Dyer The Boston Globe | 2005 |
| "Laquerre's voice was in great shape for his only duet" Belcore in duo "Venti Scudi" | Claude Gingras La Presse | 2004 |
| "As Leporello, [...] Laquerre is delightful, rich-voiced Harlequin figurine come to life." Leporello in Don Giovanni | Christopher Hoile Stage-door.com | 2004 |
| "[Laquerre's] presence is always physical and comical" Leporello in Don Giovanni | Leslie Barcza Drama.ca | 2004 |
| "As Leporello, [...] baritone Olivier Laquerre looked and sounded ideally cast." Leporello in Don Giovanni | William Littler The Toronto Star | 2004 |
| "Laquerre (who also took the role of Peter) [deserves] special praise." Peter, arias in Johannes-Passion BWV 245 | Carl Byron Opera News | 2004 |
| "For Outstanding Performance [...], I would nominate [...] Olivier Laquerre as both Céphée and Méduse in Persée" Céphée, Medusa in Persée | Christopher Hoile theWholeNote.com | 2004 |
| "Laquerre adds unexpected comedy." Céphée, Medusa in Persée | Jon Kaplan NowToronto | 2004 |
| "Medusa [...] sung and flamboyantly acted by baritone Olivier Laquerre" Céphée, Medusa in Persée | Jon Kaplan NowToronto | 2004 |
| "Laquerre is [...] imperial as King Céphée " Céphée, Medusa in Persée | Paula Citron Classical 96.3 FM | 2004 |
| "Laquerre is [...] hysterically funny as Méduse." Céphée, Medusa in Persée | Paula Citron Classical 96.3 FM | 2004 |
| "Laquerre, a resoundingly regal King Céphée" Céphée, Medusa in Persée | Robert Everett-Green The Globe and Mail | 2004 |
| "Laquerre, [...] became in Act 3 a lascivious Méduse" Céphée, Medusa in Persée | Robert Everett-Green The Globe and Mail | 2004 |
| "the entire tone of the piece changes and the audience is laughing with Laquerre" Céphée, Medusa in Persée | John Coulbourn The Toronto Sun | 2004 |
| "Laquerre [is] magnificient" Céphée, Medusa in Persée | John Coulbourn The Toronto Sun | 2004 |
| "The cast [...], features a bravura star turn by the 6-foot-7 Canadian baritone Olivier Laquerre" Céphée, Medusa in Persée | William Littler The Toronto Star | 2004 |
| "Laquerre [...] makes a properly dignified King Céphée of Ethiopia " Céphée, Medusa in Persée | William Littler The Toronto Star | 2004 |
| "[Laquerre] dons the snaky locks to make a properly preening drag queen Medusa" Céphée, Medusa in Persée | William Littler The Toronto Star | 2004 |
| "Laquerre plays Haly, the king's assistant, with gusto." Haly in L'italiana in Algeri | Michèle Bogdanowicz TorontoStage.com | 2003 |
| "Laquerre was a particular delight when illuminating vast depths of feeling in five Jacques Ibert songs about romantic adventurer Don Quixote." Baritone in Quatre Chansons de Don Quichotte | Geoff Chapman The Toronto Star | 2002 |
| "Laquerre is splendid as Oronte, King of Argos" Oronte in Médée | Christopher Hoile Stage-door.com | 2002 |
| "He sings with undeniable confidence and swagger" Oronte in Médée | Christopher Hoile Stage-door.com | 2002 |
| "[Laquerre] fully communicates the humiliation caused by Créuse's deception." Oronte in Médée | Christopher Hoile Stage-door.com | 2002 |
| "A tall man, Laquerre was so impressive a villain in his great solo of Act III one wondered whether Puccini's Scarpia had made an impromptu appearance. At any rate, the singing was magnificent." Count Almaviva in Le nozze di Figaro | Arthur Kaptainis The Gazette | 2001 |
| "Laquerre brought similar virtues [powerful voice] to the more unambiguously sinister Dr. Miracle. " Dr Miracle, Lindorf in Les Comtes d'Hoffmann | Arthur Kaptainis The Gazette | 2000 |
| "Edwards had assembled an accomplished trio, led in firmness and projection by Olivier Laquerre, who was a colourful describer of all the beasts of the earth" Angel Raphael, Adam in Die Schöpfung | Arthur Kaptainis The Gazette | 1999 |
| "Olivier Laquerre sang Dr. Falke with an appealing lyrical quality." Dr Falke in Die Fledermaus | Ilse Zadrozny The Gazette | 1999 |