Baritone
David’s performance “was the work of a bonafide leading man” who “wielded soaring high notes like sultry embraces” and sang “with wrenching immediacy, palpably evincing the young man’s yearning for his beloved. The erotic frenzy of his singing of E allor perchè, di’, tu m’hai stregato was epitomized by a stunning top G.”
David gives a “deft performance” as Silvio. He was “charming”, “appealing”, and “effective” in the role “with a voice that blended beautifully with Haroutounian’s in the music of their magical duet”. “Pershall was a convincing actor as well, first confronting Nedda for seemingly ignoring him, then obviously melting emotionally as he consoles her and plans their escape from Canio later that evening.”
The critics loved David’s recent performances of Figaro calling him “extraordinary”, “terrific”, and “the best we’ve ever seen”. “Pershall’s singing was a reminder of a bygone era in which ‘big sing’ baritones like Robert Merrill and Nicolae Herlea included Figaro in their repertoires.” He “brought down the house”.
Pershall “transformed what can be an obnoxious character into a charming ‘bon vivant'”. His interpretation “neatly framed an amoral youth on the make”. His Lescaut was “energetic”, “crackling”, and “cockily delivered”. “Pershall offered a sinister foil to Fabiano’s hot blooded genuineness”.
Pershall is a “magnificent Marcello” who “shows great emotions in his voice”. His “outstanding” performance “practically stole the show – both vocally and dramatically”.
Pershall delivers a “bravado-driven” performance as Escamillo. His singing “throbbed with swagger and raw masculinity”. Pershall’s “confident, ringing performance of the famous Chanson du toréro, ‘Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre,’ was unforgettable”. He is “an Escamillo worthy of the front pages of El mundo and El país.”
David Pershall “made a firm & appealing sound” “singing with confidence and gusto”, and “was always a welcome presence” whose “solid bass braced Chénier’s robustness with authority as his friend Roucher.”
David Pershall “dominates every scene he enters” with a voice that is “powerful and subtle at the same time”, his “movie-star charisma” and “matchless voice” “delighted the audience all evening.” He “brought down the house, especially in the final ovation”.
David Pershall “conquers the audience” with his “nobly timbered” voice and “swashbuckling” portrayal of Rodrigo in the new production of Don Carlo at Opera Burg Gars.
The American Baritone David Pershall gains global acclaim for his “excellent” and “truly comedic” rendition of Belcore which he performed with “impeccable technique” and “mellifluous tone” in his house debuts at the Wiener Staatsoper (Vienna State Opera) and Minnesota Opera.
