Reviews — Nicholas Simpson

Nicholas Simpson

"bright sound and winning music-making, as well as his impersonations, were a delight..."

-Opera News

Nicholas SimpsonFebruary 24, 2022The Barber of Seville

"Bright sound and expansive lyricism... embellishments emanated from the melody and the mood"

-New York Times

New York TimesTony Howell & Co.August 5, 2021The Barber of Seville

"Fulsome coloratura passages... a touch of liquid to the sound"

-Musical America

Musical AmericaTony Howell & Co.August 5, 2021The Barber of Seville

"Big, rich voices suitable for Wagner and Verdi can carry Rossini's rapid fire drollery just fine"

-Blog Critics

Blog CriticsTony Howell & Co.August 5, 2021The Barber of Seville

"Fantastic young tenor at his best... compelling acting with technical virtuosity"

-Opera Wire

Opera WireTony Howell & Co.August 5, 2021

"Sweetness and sensitivity to Count Almavira"

-Indie Opera Podcast

Indie Opera PodcastTony Howell & Co.August 5, 2021The Barber of Seville

"Wanger's Lohengrin was vacationing in Seville"

-Observer

ObserverTony Howell & Co.August 5, 2021The Barber of Seville

"Bright tenor oozing squillo... always splendidly audible"

-Parterre

ParterreTony Howell & Co.August 5, 2021The Barber of Seville

"Particularly adept at the lavish extra ornamentation"

-Financial Times

Financial TimesTony Howell & Co.August 5, 2021The Barber of Seville

"Simpson sailed... ornamenting with abandon"

-Seen and Heard International

Seen and HeardTony Howell & Co.August 5, 2021The Barber of Seville

"Flexible, but powerful... literally stunned the public"

-Corriere di Rimini

Tony Howell & Co.February 4, 2019Corriere di Rimini

"Loudly and clearly... a Wagnerian fever pitch"

-New York Times

New York TimesTony Howell & Co.February 4, 2019Tannhäuser

"Smooth, deeply rich tenor voice... powerful presence"

-DC Theater Arts

DC Theater ArtsTony Howell & Co.February 3, 2019La bohème

“Exceptional… dramatic abilities”

-DC Theater Arts

DC Theater ArtsTony Howell & Co.February 3, 2019La bohème

“Full-throated hero… carried the role”

-Voce di Meche

Voce di MecheTony Howell & Co.February 3, 2019Tannhäuser

Splendid... strength and agility"

-Cleveland Classical

Cleveland ClassicalTony Howell & Co.February 3, 2019Die Tote Stadt

"Most notable"

-Gregory Sullivan Isaacs

Theatre JonesTony Howell & Co.February 3, 2019Silent Night

"Masterfully portrays the evil Quint"

-DC Theater Arts

DC Theater ArtsTony Howell & Co.February 3, 2019

"Exceptionally talented young tenor"

-Desert Theatre Entertainer

Desert Theatre EntertainTony Howell & Co.February 3, 2019

“Bel canto bonafides… a lovely cavatina”

-Opera News Online

Opera News OnlineTony Howell & Co.February 3, 2019Opportunity Makes the Thief