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| Svetlov is acknowledged as one of the greatest bass vocalists in the world, having sung major operatic and concert roles throughout Europe, the Americas, and his native Russia. He is one of the finest representatives of a tradition of brilliant bass vocal technique established by the great Chaliapin. In addition to his fame as a vocalist of high technical attainments and precision, he is an outstanding actor whose nuanced interpretations always uniquely suit the styles, moods, and words of each musical work he performs. |
" While all the performances were commendable, Mr. Svetlov was the standout singer of the evening. His deep, dark velvety bass was absolutely beautiful and filled the house with resonant tones and wonderful shading throughout the evening .." "I Puritani" OperaOnline.us 2004 |
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| "World-renowned Russian opera star... mighty bass" Washington Times |
| "Outstanding was Mikhail Svetlov's excellent sung, lithe, insinuating, sarcastic Mephistopheles..." Opera News |
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| "His titanic, all encompassing bass penetrated even beyond the dimension of the hall" The Washington Post |
| "...Mikhail Svetlov was a sensation!" La Press, Montreal |
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| "His
big booming sound with it's fantastic low notes sung so beautifully that
he was met with thunderous applause" Coral Gable Gazette |
| "A Great Bass from Moscow..." "...again, the wonderful exciting bass... was marvelous" The Press, Vienna |
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| "Mikhail
Svetlov conquered the diverse audience with his expressive energy and
superb interpretation. This authentic singer-actor...captured the enthusiastic applause. It was a real triumph!" Diario, Mexico City |
| "Mikhail
Svetlov has found in the Dutchman a part that he can probably franchise
into a big career. Besides possessing a bass-baritone of substance size and expressivity, he knows how to stand still and convey anguish and hope with his eyes." Opera News |
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| "The
bass of the Russian singer is beautiful and he shares his gift with the
audience generously..." The Press, Vienna |
| "Mikhail
Svetlov is a bass with commanding voice. He lacks the deep rotundity of
the profondo but sings with good line and lots of character. His aria won a great ovation..." Opera Newsgroup Internet Page |
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