REVIEWS

A selection of reviews:

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‘Paul Hopwood makes for a good clear steady tenor - admirable. I hope that we will hear more from him’ - Musicweb International

‘Exquisite phrasing’ - The Stage

’sang his recitative in part two with a strong sense of line, punctuated with wonderful wind chords, then the aria 'Geduld, Geduld!' was vivid, he really dug in with an edge to the tone when needed, yet gentleness too. - Planet Hugill

‘Paul Hopwood’s Varo is an engaging antagonist’ - Gramophone

'Paul Hopwood has a warm, rich tenor as Belmonte'

Paul Hopwood maintains a regal air despite wearing a white t-shirt and baggy pants - The Stage

 

Melanzane (Paul Hopwood) is one of the highlights of the show - Arts Reviews Edinburgh

Tenor Paul Hopwood in the role of the brilliant orator, Melanzane, convincingly sounded quite unpleasant as he awkwardly extended his words to create the impression of his overrated speaking skills - Operawire (I have decided to take this as a compliment!)

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Paul Hopwood’s Altoum made the most of [his] moments - The Guardian 

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(Literally), dropping from the skies, and seated in his throne, Paul Hopwood in the role of Princess Turandot’s father and “Son of Heaven” Emperor Altoum, sings with a nice, burnished tenor instrument whose voice seems well suited for the divine interjections he gets to deliver throughout the evening. - Operawire

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Hopwood is the operatic understudy par excellence so it is good to see him in a featured role in which he exuded authority and sympathy. - London unattached