'This is the fourth performance I have reviewed by Craig Verm this year, including one performance as Guglielmo and two as Claudio. 'One can spend an entire career plumbing the dimensions of Mozart’s notorious antihero, yet Verm succeeded in the daunting assignment of replacing a seasoned superstar on short notice with his own credible realization of the iconic character. But he is also not afraid of coloring his fine voice in service of the comedy and his obvious enjoyment of his assignment is infectious.' -James Sohre, Īpr. 27, 2018: 'Craig Verm, who possesses an appealing lyric baritone, portrayed Don Giovanni as a strategically charming, lethally self-absorbed sexual predator. His generous rendition of Haly’s aria was one of the evening’s many highlights. Verm is possessed of one of the finest, most mellifluous baritones of his generation and his pronouncements rang out with great presence in the house. 5, 2018: 'Craig Verm clearly relished his hijinks (and low jinks) as a highly excitable Haly. Haly in L'Italiana in Algeri - Santa Fe OperaĪug. He brought out the best and worst Giovanni requires, and by never overdoing either, he allowed the listener to love to hate him from his first scene to the last.' -George B. Oct.14, 2019: 'Craig Verm, in the title role, hit the character’s bull’s-eye, both vocally and pictorially. His voice has an amazing quality that carries throughout the entire theater.' - Hanna Boucher, The Duquesne Duke Oct 17, 2019: 'The vibrant baritone who plays the Don Giovanni, Craig Verm, earns both the admiration and disgust of the audience, just as he does with his many “conquests.” A very talented performer all around, it is very apparent that Verm is well-equipped to take on such a complex, daunting role. A more perfect fit for the role than baritone Craig Verm is hard to imagine, and whether he was seated, standing, going through interpretative dance-styled gyrations or suspended in mid-air high above the stage, his powerfully pure voice and adept acting skills were rewarded vociferously at the final curtain. ' -George B. 11 2019: 'A large task has been given to the role of Riolobo, the magical and mystically benign force protecting the travelers through various dangers. Press Riobolo in Florencia en el Amazonas - Pittsburgh Opera

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