izarro in
"Fidelio"
"Andrew Costello as
Pizarro was vocally and dramatically
As Pizarro in "Fidelio"
"Andrew Costello as Pizarro
was vocally and dramatically unbeatable."
Giessener Allgemeine Zeitung, 6/2001
"Andrew Costello
was dramatically convincing as Pizzaro. Mr. Costello demonstrated that
he had more than enough vocal presence to sing over the
voluminous orchestra.
Giessener Anzeiger, 6/2001
As Jochanaan in
"Salome"
"The
American Andrew Costello's physical stature and focused baritone would
be an asset to a major theater.
Hallandsposten (Sweden) April 2005
"Andrew Costello as Jochanaan showed great stage presence in addition
to
having a powerful baritone voice."
Anzeigenkurier Neustrelitz (Germany) December 2004
"Andrew Costello is ready to sing at major opera houses."
Opera Gazette Antwerp (Belgium) December 2004
"Andrew Costello
brings to the role of John the Baptist equal parts sublime religious fervor
and complete repugnance at Salome's licentious advances. He sings with
resonant power and great beauty."
Des
Moines Register, 6/2002
As Mephisto in
"Faust" (L. Spohr)
"In view of his
likewise voluminous and agile voice, we believe Andrew Costello
(Mephistopheles) is on his way to a fine career.
Opernwelt
12/99
"Andrew Costello,
who portrayed the role of Mephistopheles in a demonic as well as ironic
fashion, is an excellent actor. His solo aria was well-crafted as well
as vocally convincing.
Dill Zeitung, 10/1999
As Basilio in
"Il Barbiere di Siviglia"
"A more spicy
interpretation than Andrew Costello's version of the aria 'La calunnia' does
not
exist."
Wetzlarer Neue Zeitung, 12/2001
"Andrew Costello
created from Basilio a wonderful comic figure.
Giessener Anzeiger, 12/2001
As Escamillo in
"Carmen"
"Andrew Costello sang
the Toreador Song with bravado."
Giessener Anzeiger, 1/2002
"In this concert
version of Carmen, Andrew Costello lacked only a Matador costume."
Giessener Allgemeine, 1/2002
"Andrew Costello impressed
the audience with his brilliant voice…. Carmen, Don Jose and Escamillo
received the lion's share of applause at the end of the performance."
Wetzlarer Neue Zeitung, 1/2002
As Hopkins in "Maschinist
Hopkins" (Max Brand)
"Visionary and grand
are words to describe Andrew Costello's baritone. His sharp diction
added to his
demonic presence on stage.
Frankfurter Rundschau, 12/1999
"Andrew Costello
was a downright demonic presence onstage."
Das Orchester
12/1999
As the Music Master in
"Ariadne auf Naxos"
"Andrew Costello
was convincing through his dignified appearance and outstanding vocalism."
Gießener Anzeiger, 2/2002"
Andrew Costello
was touchingly funny as the bespectacled giant and was in good vocal form."
Gießener Allgemeine, 2/2002
As the High Priest in
"Samson et Delila"
"Andrew Costello,
who portrayed the role of the High Priest of Dagon, showed that he could
also
effortlessly interpret the role of a power-conscious leader."
Wetzlarer Neue
Zeitung, 1/2001
As Bluebeard in Bartók’s
"Bluebeard's Castle"
"The cast was
ideal with Andrew Costello as the gloomy yet charismatic Bluebeard."
Giessener Allgemeine Zeitung, 9/2001
"With great
concentration and nuance, Andrew Costello mastered the Hungarian idiom."
Giessener Anzeiger, 9/2001
As Premysl in "Šárka"
(Janácek)
"Andrew Costello
persuaded the audience with his sonorous voice."
Crescendo, 4/2001
As Guilbert in "Der
Templer und die Jüdin" (Marschner)
"Andrew Costello, with
his expansive baritone, portrayed Guilbert as a soul in turmoil."
Opera Quarterly, 3/2001
In the Title Role of
"Der Vampyr" (Marschner)
"In the role of
Lord Ruthven, Andrew Costello sang with much pathos."
Gießener Allgemeine Zeitung,
11/1999
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