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Richardson was suitably intense as his nasty side-kick...

...Stephen Richardson was...

17/05/06 : Stephen Richardson on the other hand was totally comfortable...

16/01/06 :Stephen Richardson towering with self-importance as Falstaff...

31/03/06 : Richardson was a richly resonant soloist....

Stephen Richardson's bass seemed to rise from the ground under our feet....

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"Stephen Richardson has taken over as Baron Ochs and, amazingly,
his marvel-lously leering, tongue-out, hangdog style is
compelling.
Richardson's Ochs is youthful and wicked, natural as a
comedy king and emotionally truthful."
Evening Standard
"...but of course it's english bass baritone Stephen Richardson in the role of Falstaff who
determines the success of this romp..."
Sydney Morning Herald
"As Ochs I saw the second cast, Stephen Richardson - John Tomlinson was
singing Orest in Covent Garden - and I am very glad I did. Finally a fresh
and steady voice from top to bottom, a singer who can deliver the words and
notes with refinement and humour rather than speak, shout and bark through
the part other more famous singers often do. And played the Baron as rather
young and dynamic if not very noble "bonvivant" who as lady-killer is at
least more convincing as the jolly old buffo type we are used to seeing in
this role."
Opera L
"Stephen Richardson on the other hand was totally comfortable with Sarastro's lowest notes, and projected the appropriate benevolent authority."
The Operacritic.com
"The cast was headed by Stephen Richardson's crusty, bluff Morosus...
A warm affectionate portrayal of a character who contains elements of Ochs and Falstaff."
The Daily Telegraph
"Stephen Richardson is an exceptionally accomplished Timur"
The Times
"Then followed the coronation from Boris distinguished by the superbly
thickly russian commanding Tsar of Stephen Richardson."
The Daily Telegraph
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Falstaff Sydney Opera House 2006.
Sarastro Santa Fe Opera.
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