
” exemplary Mime ” …. ” the standout ” …. ” hard to match performance ” …. ” unforgettable cameo ” …. ” outstanding ” …. ” a pearl of a character tenor ” … ” excellent and energetic as Pong ” …. ” a marvelous Goro ” …. ” Alasdair Elliott’s Mime has rarely been bettered ” …. ” brilliantly enunciated Goro ” …. ” strong both of voice and characterisation ” …. ” excellent cameo work for Alasdair Elliott ” …. ” a parade of the best British singers including Alasdair Elliott ” …. ” and best of all, Alasdair Elliott’s Mime ” ….
“Alasdair Elliott’s Mime has rarely been bettered.”
Tim Ashley, The Guardian
“Special praise here for Alasdair Elliott’s Monostatos, who was as white as anyone in the cast but enunciated his disgraceful Act 2 aria with enough precision to draw nervous titters from the audience.”
Roger Parker, Opera
“Glyndebourne casts the smaller parts from strength, with unforgettable cameos from … Alasdair Elliott, Red Whiskers …One of the great nights at Glyndebourne …”
Hugh Canning, The Times
“ENO assembles an excellent cast …. Outstanding is Alasdair Elliott’s faddish Vitek “
George Hall, The Stage
“I was enthralled beyond my wildest hopes by this stupendous achievement… a superb cast … Alasdair Elliott was Red Whiskers …”
Rupert Christiansen, Telegraph
“Alasdair Elliott’s Bardolfo is the standout among the comprimari.”
Hugh Canning, Sunday Times
Alasdair Elliott was a particularly nasty Witch ….However, for all this Witch’s violence and vulgarity – Elliott shaped the lines with refinement and his tenor had an air of dignity. The juxtaposition of nastiness and nobleness was striking. Claire Seymour OperaToday.com
Casting of the minor parts was strong …..Alasdair Elliott a most convincingly mendacious Squeak, Melanie Eskenazie MusicOMH
Alasdair Elliott, as a strong Don Curzio, offered much to enjoy. Colin Clarke seenandheard-international.com
“.. an outstanding achievement….. it is the quality of the central performances …. Alasdair Elliott seizes the opportunities granted to Marnie’s vengeful, petty-minded boss, Strutt.” George Hall The Stage
Alasdair Elliott reprises the part of the Emperor Altoum that he sings with great gravitas, as well as, a hint of his character’s great age and impressive dignity.
Jim Pritchard musicweb-international.com
“Alasdair Elliot a marvellous Goro….”
Anna Picard,Independenton Sunday
Alasdair Elliott, a pearl of a character tenor, was microscopically crusty as Dr Caius, and engaged in some fine knockabout music and business ….. “
The Classical Music Network
“Alasdair Elliott was excellent and energetic as Pong.”
Opera
“Alasdair Elliott’s brilliantly enunciated Goro….”
The Stage
“Alasdair Elliott’s exemplary Mime, filled with frustration and timorous longings, hits painfully raw nerves…”
Tim Ashley, The Guardian
