Fidelio
Boston Baroque
“As Don Fernando, Brian Kontes brought a deep and powerful bass and resolute delivery to the crucial stanza in which he awarded Leonore the privilege of removing Florestan’s chains.”
Virginia Newes, Boston Musical Intelligencer
Turandot
San Diego Opera
“Brian Kontes offered a notably well sung Timur. Mr. Kontes has a rolling, charismatic bass with dusky overtones and wonderfully weighted presence.”
James Sohre, Opera Today
Macbeth
Opera National de Lorraine
“Brian Kontes revealed impressive depth with his long and generous range.”
Michel Le Naour,Concert Classic
“With a dark bass and strong dramatic energy, Brian Kontes made a substantial and positive Banquo.”
David Shengold, Opera News
The Nose
Metropolitan Opera
“…promising and young making debut.”
David Shengold, Opera News
Don Giovanni
New York City Opera
“Brian Kontes was an imposing Commendatore.”
Heidi Waleson, The Wall Street Journal
La Boheme
Opera Hong Kong
“…special mention to Brian Kontes as Colline whose voice has great character and warmth.”
Satoshi, Paying Patron Perspective
La Navarraise
New York City Opera
“The Father, Brian Kontes, is a regular at the Metropolitan Opera, and his paternal pleadings…….were heartfelt and generous.”
Harry Rolnick, Concertonnet.com
Don Giovanni
Seattle Opera
“Brian Kontes proved an engaging Leporello.”
Melinda Bargreen, Seattle Times
Thais
OTSL
“Brian Kontes was a sonorous Palemon.”
St. Louis Post Dispatch
“…giving striking performances in small roles.”
Anne Midgette, New York Times