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Risurrezione (Lincoln Center debut)
“There was some fine singing, too. … Michele Fiammardente brought an eager and stylish Italianate tenor sound to the … role of Dimitri.”
New York Times
“Un cast di buon voci che nel … tenore Michele Fiammardente ha trovato le sue punte di diamante … Degno su comprimario è Michele Fiammardente, dotato anche d’una certa esuberanza, che … ben s’addice alla figura del principe sedutorre. Notevole il duetto del primo atto e l’aria ‘No, Katiusha, non rider cosi’.”
[A cast of beautiful voices in which … tenor Michele Fiammardente found highlights of diamond-like brilliance ... [A] distinguished counterpart was Michele Fiammardente, given to a certain exuberance, which … added considerably to his portrayal of the prince seducer. Notable were the first act duet and [his] aria ‘No, Katiusha, non rider cosi’.]
America Oggi, New York, NY
“A fine, solid cast … As Dimitri, Michele Fiammardente sang with a healthy, darkish, lyric tenor and an ardor worthy of his name.”
American Record Guide
Fanciulla del West
“As Dick Johnson ... Michele Fiammardente made the most of his beautiful tenor voice.”
Opera News
Tosca
“As Tosca's lover Cavaradossi, Michele Fiammardente shines with all the splendor of an accomplished tenor, particularly in his luminous delivery of the “E lucevan le stelle” in the third act ... (and) the strength and rich texture of his voice were first class.”
Sacramento Union, Sacramento, CA
“To Michele Fiammardente as Cavaradossi must go praise for a completely rounded performance. Acting and singing were a fine amalgam. He looks splendid, young and fit. He moves with purpose and balance. A convincing painter, he became the perfect lover as the plot unfolded. And as well, his tenor voice is completely suited to the musical and dramatic role. He gave every auditory appearance of letting the voice grow gradually to unleash the passions of love and tragedy as well as credible reaction to the growth of Scarpia's power. Above all, he responded to Tosca with an amount of sound that in turn balanced, or reinforced, or dominated her outpouring to a thrilling degree.”
Music in New Zealand, Auckland, NEW ZEALAND
“Michele Fiammardente's performance was a personal triumph, combining a rich voice and fine acting skills. To see a young, slim, handsome, tall tenor with a really beautiful, powerful voice is to find a rare combination. No one needs a crystal ball to predict a brilliant future for him.”
Gold Coast Bulletin, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Cavalleria Rusticana
“Vocal honors go to the Mascagni ... with Michele Fiammardente's fiery Turiddu ... “
Opera News
“Michele Fiammardente as Turiddu has a thrilling tenor that will surely become finer with each year of his career. Endowed with both youth and physical attractiveness, he is a tenor to keep an eye on.“
Delaware State News, Wilmington, DE
Macbeth
“Michele Fiammardente soared in the part of MacDuff ... (he) fashioned the role with mounting passion, wonderfully contained until the final scenes. His audience rapport is irresistible, his quality is brilliant yet immensely attractive, and his acting is always in accord with his musical interpretation ...“
Worcester Telegram, Worcester, MA
La Boheme
“The robustness of Michele Fiammardente's tenor was an excellent foil (for Mimi), and comparisons with famous recordings did not diminish the pleasure of his easy attack and sustained tone. He had, too, that rare ability to adjust to participation in the vivacity of the male quarters.”
The Stage, London, UK
L' Amico Fritz
“Tenor Michele Fiammardente's easy stage manner and secure singing as Fritz ... rose above the shallow pretext of the libretto and created moments of sincere expression.”
Opera Canada
La Traviata
“Vocally, Michele Fiammardente brought a lovely flow of tone to Alfredo's arias and exchanges. Demonstrating both security and vocal projection, his treatment of vowels was also highly expressive.”
The Press, Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND
