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"...baritone John Whittlesey goes at the role with such humor and brio that the character seems fresh. His portrayal is a dramatic and vocal high point." David Weininger, Boston Globe, 6/22/04; premier of Roger Rudenstein's Grace (Sammy) "Whittlesey never wavered from his macho image and strong baritone voice." Libby Hughes, OperaOnLine, Feb, 2004 Cape Cod Opera's I Pagliaci (Slivio) "John
Whittlesey... was one of the many high points
in this production. He has a smooth even tone and an
ease of range that allows him to venture vocally wherever the music takes
him. He makes it seem effortless and that ease transmits to an audience
that clearly approved of his style and delivery." "Baritone John Whittlesey excelled in his portrayal of Sam (Tahiti), a success-driven, egotistical, but essentially likable guy for whom family life has lost its appeal. Anna Crebo, Cape Cod Times, Aug 30, 2005
last update 11/07
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"But
the standouts of last night’s performance were baritone John
Whittlesey as the husband, Sam; and mezzo-soprano Gale Fuller as his
wife, Dinah. Whittlesey and Fuller not only sang well, but added human
dimensions to their roles. They acted well together, and came off as
affectionate, sincere and utterly human, as they breezed effortless
through Bernstein’s interesting and, at times moving score".
Paul Joseph Walkowski, OperaOnline.us, Aug 28, 2005
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