Acclaim
“The audience found its treat in a young, fresh-faced baritone named Jonathan Beyer. The 27-year-old appeared natural, plowing through an ambitious program. Beyer’s voice is big and virile. He produced tones evenly throughout the registers, showing no strain when pushing high and loud. An affinity for Russian songs stood out in Rimsky-Korsakov’s ‘Ripening Cornfield,’ with its gently winding melody, and Beyer’s attentive phrasing and coloration. Beyer has the luxury of a robust, handsome voice, and promising years ahead.” – Washington Post
“…baritone Jonathan Beyer, who sang Trinity Moses in a robust voice but made every word a living presence.” – The New York Times
“Vocally and dramatically, the standout performance was by baritone Jonathan Beyer as Papageno, who brought a mixture of childlike delight, impatience and befuddlement to the role. Totally at ease with his physical and vocal self, Beyer has a rounded, sure baritone voice and excellent diction. He did particularly well with the spoken dialogue in an amusing contemporary translation.” – OperaNow
“Baritone Jonathan Beyer (Papageno) was the substantial voice that carried the piece. He brought proportion and context to difficult writing and maturity to his stagecraft. His Papageno was a model of articulation, but also of nuanced singing. An able comedian, he was musically arresting and brightly funny, his timing in both boosting the opera’s impact.” – Broad Street Review, Philadelphia
“The most interesting performance was that of the American Verdian Baritone Jonathan Beyer. He is truly headed for a major international career. He is the Verdi baritone America has been waiting for. His interpretation of Rodrigo was moving and beautiful.” – Gazzetta di Parma
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