Few singers today command the sheer beauty of timbre and dynamic control of Matthew Polenzani ... almost impossibly beautiful pianissimo ...
Opera News
Mr. Polenzani had it all: refinement, sweep, passion and power.
The New York Times
What convinced me was the unmatched pathos in Polenzani's voice and the glorious colors he used ... hearing Polenzani, I remembered why I originally loved that pure, golden tenor sound.
Huffington Post
Mr. Polenzani has a ringing,
clarion lyric tenor that he
can push to heroic
heights ...
Tenor Matthew Polenzani is one of the most gifted and distinguished lyric tenors of his generation. His elegant musicianship, innate sense of style and dramatic commitment find him at virtually every leading operatic, concert and recital venue in the world.
Matthew Polenzani makes his role debut as Giasone in David McVicar’s new production of Cherubini’s Medea at the Metropolitan Opera on September 27, October 1, 5, 8, 13, 18, 22 & 28. Marking the Met premiere of Cherubini’s rarely performed masterpiece, the Met’s General Manager, Peter {...}
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Beginning on August 7, you can catch Matthew Polenzani’s “heroic” performance as the titular character in the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Verdi’s Don Carlos on PBS’ Great Performances series. This run, which took place earlier this year, marked both Mr. Polenzani’s role debut as {...}
Read ArticleTenor Matthew Polenzani sat down with us to chat about growing up in Chicago, his early music influences and one important meeting that forever changed the course of his career, steering him away from the classroom and toward the Metropolitan Opera stage.
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