Reviews - Miklós Sebestyén

Reviews - Miklós Sebestyén
Rossini, Moses in Egypt, Welsh National Opera, 2014
“As performed by the Hungarian bass Miklós Sebestyén, Mosè was a commanding figure with an exceptionally strong,
lyrical bass voice (wholly different from the buffo bass we often associate with Rossini)”
- Simon Rees, bachtrack.com
Rossini, Moses in Egypt, Welsh National Opera, 2014
“Miklós Sebestyén a sonorous and imposing presence as Moses”
- Richard Bratby, The Birmingham Post, 21 Nov 2014
Rossini, Moses in Egypt, Welsh National Opera, 2014
“Sebestyen certainly had the physique du role, looking very much the Old Testament prophet and he brought the
same level of authority to Mose’s series of prayers and imprecations. Mose does not take part in the opera seria
shenanigins, he simply appears and disappears, spending his time either praying to God or hurling abuse at the
Egyptians. This Sebestyen did extremely well (I am sure he is a highly sophisticated singer and capable of far more in
other roles!), and topped a fine performance with his lovely opening of the famous prayer in act three.”
- Robert Hugill, Operatoday.com, 6 Oct 2014
Moses in Egypt, G. Rossini, Welsh National Opera, October 2014
"...Miklós Sebestyén is intense as Moses..."
- Mike Smith, Welsonline.co.uk, 5 Oct 2014
Moses in Egypt, G. Rossini, Welsh National Opera, October 2014
"Miklós Sebestyén’s Mosè, hair mischievously tweaked to suggest devil’s horns, channelling Marc Chagall, is a vocal
force."
- Rian Evans, The Guardian, 5 Oct 2014
Moses in Egypt, G. Rossini, Welsh National Opera, October 2014
"...What little Rossini give Moses to utter is eloquently declaimed by Miklos Sebestyen..."
- Rupert Christiensen, The Telegraph, 4 Oct 2014
Moses in Egypt, G. Rossini, Welsh National Opera, October 2014
"Miklós Sebestyén is superb in the role..."
- Stephen Walsh, Theartsdesk.com, 4 Oct 2014
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Rossini, Moses in Egypt, Welsh National Opera, 2014
“In the title‐role Miklós Sebestyén fielded a warm, solid yet fluid bass, and acted the single‐minded prophet with
conviction. There was evidence of superb breath control in his final utterances before the parting of the Red Sea. The
interpretation was welcome for its restraint and musicality.“
- Alexander Campbell, classicalsource.com
Moses in Egypt, G. Rossini, Welsh National Opera, October 2014
"As for the singing, the strength and firmness of Hungarian bass Miklós Sebestyén as Moses contrasted beautifully
with the warmth and vocal embellishments of Christine Rice as the Egyptian queen"
- Mark Ronan, Markronan.com, 4 Oct 2014
Rossini, Moses in Egypt, Welsh National Opera, 2014
“The singers were all mainly impressive, especially the Mosè of Miklós Sebestyén.”
- www.donizettisociety.com
Turandot, Opéra National de Lorraine, 2013
"Puissance, classe et emotion étaient associées dans le Timur campé par Miklós Sebestyén."
Turandot, Opéra National de Lorraine, 2013
"Remarquablement grimé et emperruqué Miklós Sebestyén posséde une voix de basse émouvante qui lui permet
d’incarner un Timur trés humain."
- Brigitte Cormier, www.forumopera.com, 8 Oct 2013
Don Carlo, Metropolitan Opera New York, 2013
“Basso Miklos Sebestyen was a very impressive Friar (the Ghost of Charles V), drawing a round of applause fo his
sustained low F-sharp in the St. Juste scene of Act I.”
- Oberon’s Grove, 26 Feb 2013
Aida, Metropolitan Opera New York, 2012/2013
“Sebestyén was an effectively regal king, and evoked the Pontius-Pilate element of his character very well at the end
of Act II, where he is torn between his advisors about the fate of the captured Ethiopians.”
- Dominic Wells, Opera Britannia, 2013
Admeto, Oper Leipzig, 2010/2011
"Den stets kämpferischen Herkules spielte der Basssänger Miklós Sebestyén, der nicht nur seine Arie Nur Ruhm und
Ehre will ich erobern mit Augenzwinkern zum Besten gab."
- Udo Pacolt, Der Neue Merker
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Admeto, Oper Leipzig, 2010/2011
„Baß Miklós Sebestyén stemmt seinen Herkules stimmlich mit leichter Schulter. Seine erdige, gut situierte Stimme
gestaltet das Nur Ruhm und Ehre will ich erobern zu einem Heroengesang voller Stimmkraft.“
- Dr. Andreas Gerth, www.operapoint.com
Die Liebe zu die Orangen, Oper Leipzig, 2010
„Und dann sind da noch die Masken, die lebendiger wirken als ihre geschminkten Kollegen: Miklós Sebestyén als
Celio és Susan MacLean als Fata Morgana, zwei Spielmacher aus dem Zauberer-Prekariat, die bei Bedarf zur
Dirigenten-Puppe greifen, oder die automatische Zofe Smeraldina (Jennifer Porto) in den Kampf schicken.“
- Andreas Hillger, Mitteldeutsche Zeitung
Haydn: Die Schöpfung, Klangvokal Festival Dortmund
"Als Erzengel von der Entstehung der Welt zu erzählen, oblag den Solisten Claudia Barainsky, Daniel Behle und
Miklós Sebestyén… Bass Sebestyén zeigte als Raphael Humor, Schauspieltalent und Vielseitigkeit."
- Nadine Albach, WE Kultur
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