A completely different case is Ilya Lapich's Papageno, a born stage animal as much as a bird catcher. He inhabits the role with effortless charm and obvious enjoyment, and in his arias his resonant baritone fills the OPAL with brilliance. What more could one ask for?
- Stefan Dettlinger
„Zauberflöte“ in Mannheim schrill und poppig

Ilya Lapich portrays an ideal Count, pursuing his objectives with boundless energy. With irresistible charm and an air of self-importance—less authoritarian than sensitive—he is also capable of insight. Vocally, he captivates with his noble, powerful baritone, which shines magnificently in every register. A showcase role for the singer.
- Uschi Reifenberg
Schwetzingen, Nationaltheater Mannheim, DIE HOCHZEIT DES FIGARO – Wolfgang A. Mozart, IOCO Kritik, 06.03.2023 – Test WordPress

When it comes to stage presence, Ilya Lapich stands above the rest as Guglielmo. With effortless comic flair, he commands the stage, and vocally his baritone meets every challenge with ease, glowing with a rich spectrum of overtones.
- Stefan Dettlinger
Mannheimer Nationaltheater erinnert mit Mozart an das Glück des Körpers

...Ilya Lapich's Apollo combines effortless lightness with grandeur.
- Patrick Erb
Opern-Kritik: Schwetzinger SWR Festspiele – L’Orfeo | concerti.de

Ilya Lapich, with his room-filling baritone and rare stage charisma, was magnificent as Apollo.
- Sonoperagrande
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The finale - introduced by understated piano passages - sees the magnificent and elegant Escamillo (fabulous: Ilya Lapich) return from the bullfight, before he, and finally Carmen herself, meet their fate.
- Joachim Lange
Opern-Kritik: Wernigeröder Schlossfestspiele – La Tragédie de Carmen

Ilya Lapich delivers a vocally compelling Guglielmo, full of energy and constantly in motion.
- Stefano L. Borgioli
Così fan tutte al teatro di corte di Schwetzingen - Arte e Arti Magazine

He guides his refined, nobly lustrous baritone confidently through the coloratura passages. A particular highlight is the duet between Apollo and Orfeo.
- Stefan Dettlinger
Monteverdis L’Orfeo begeistert in Schwetzingen im Museum-Setting

As the Count, Ilya Lapich convinces with a securely produced, richly resonant, and distinctive baritone, while giving the role a vivid and compelling characterization.
- Karl Georg Berg
Nationaltheater Mannheim mit „Die Hochzeit des Figaro“ in Schwetzingen - Oper - DIE RHEINPFALZ

By contrast, Ilya Lapich's Golaud possesses the heroic brilliance so characteristic of the role. The baritone delivers an outstanding performance, particularly in his portrayal of a man descending into psychological darkness. One can almost break alongside him under the weight of his love for the beautiful Mélisande—a love that ultimately proves to be more about possession than devotion.
- Stefan Dettlinger
Unter dem schwarzen Boden lodern Liebe und Tod

With his clearly focused baritone, Ilya Lapich sets the action in motion as the clever bartender.
- Uschi Reifenberg
Mannheim, Nationaltheater Mannheim, Albert Herring – Benjamin Britten, IOCO Kritik, 25.07.2021 – Test WordPress

The singing is wonderfully light, refined, and impeccably precise—qualities increasingly associated with today's reduced orchestral forces. With a perfectly styled quiff (an obvious but surprisingly underused joke), Ilya Lapich is a baritone of extraordinary agility.
- Judith von Sternburg
„Barbier von Sevilla“: Rosinas Traum und Graus

Ilya Lapich is a sonorous and spirited Harlequin.
- Uschi Reifenberg
Mannheim, Nationaltheater, ARIADNE AUF NAXOS - Richard Strauss, IOCO

As the servant Dandini, Ilya Lapich draws the evening's biggest laughs. He effortlessly masters every dance style, from Baroque to air guitar, and delights as the quintessential buffo figure with his noble, velvety baritone.
- Uschi Reifenberg
Mannheim, Nationaltheater, La Cenerentola – Gioacchino Rossini, IOCO Kritik, 07.01.2019 – Test WordPress

…Ilya Lapich, as the singing and exquisitely dancing dream interpreter, proves himself a true multitalent, at times venturing into the dreamlike world of Christopher Nolan's Inception.
- Stefan Dettlinger
Wie das Nationaltheater Mannheim auf der Biennale in München punktet

Ilya Lapich delivers a compelling portrayal of Belcore as a pompous military caricature, complemented by his virile baritone.
- Michael Demel
Gießen: „L’elisir d’amore (Der Liebestrank)“, Gaetano Donizetti – Der Opernfreund