Reviews

“diction and clarity of tone are practically faultless” Yorkshire Post

“a dominating Sarastro” Yorkshire Post

“a vocally suave Don” The Times

“a capable Timur” Daily Telegraph

“appearance as Angelotti brief but impressive” Sheffield Telegraph

“Pizarro splendidly focussed” Sheffield Telegraph

“Miles Gloriosus very impressive in character and voice” Waterford Festival adjudication

“you would be hard put to find a better Ramphis” Sheffield Telegraph

“Pirate King/Captain Hook a scene-stealing performance every time he is on stage” Sheffield Telegraph

“a compassionate Padre Guardiano ... worthy of the professional stage” Bristol Evening Post

“Ramphis sung not only with refinement but with the sort of vocal power well able to cut through the massive sound produced in the ceremonial scenes” Nottingham Evening Post

“well worth waiting two hours for the imposing entrance and voice of ... the Mikado” Yorkshire Post

“a mini-masterclass in how to colour and use words” Sheffield Telegraph

“gobsmacked by the imposing presence and singing of Sir Roderic” Sheffield Telegraph

“especially impressed by ... dramatic and deep-voiced rendering of When the night wind howls” Derby Evening Telegraph

“a very special voice ... full control, and very frightening” Buxton G&S Festival adjudication

“superb Lieutenant, wonderfully acted and sung, his interpretation ... could not have been bettered, both commanding and sympathetic - a tour-de-force” SavoyNet

“cast dominated by ... excellent portrayal of Sir Richard Cholmondeley, superbly sung and well acted” SavoyNet

“a forceful figure with a magnificent bass voice ... easily took command of the stage in every scene he was in” SavoyNet

“the Commendatore brought a thrilling finish to the drama ... a figure to strike terror to all … his huge voice resonated throughout the church ... a towering performance” Exmouth Journal

“a regal solo by Rod Hunt as Boris Godunov” Somerset County Gazette

“Rod Hunt’s Sarastro had appropriate power and resonance” Somerset County Gazette

“Roderick Hunt immediately captured the audience’s imagination as Jupiter, with his marvellous bass voice and imposing persona” Somerset County Gazette

“Majestically powerful as Zaccariah” Somerset County Gazette

“Roderick Hunt’s performance as the self-important, ruthless Grand Inquisitor sent a chill down every spine” Gloucestershire Echo

“Douphol - sonorously presented by Roderick Hunt’s powerful bass” Seen and Heard International

“A wonderfully rounded and sonorous bass, coupled with a wicked sense of humour and perfect timing [as Bartolo].” The Fine Times Recorder

“As an opera singer myself, I am used to big voices, but this is something extraordinary” SavoyNet

“Roderick’s solo as Wotan was like a massive controlled explosion” Phonic FM

“Wurm ... played by Roderick Hunt, was the seriously sinister villain, a big man with a big bass voice to match who gave a fine performance” Bath Chronicle

“…one of the soloists – Roderick Hunt playing Don Fernando – had a deep resonant bass voice, which projected over the orchestra effortlessly, and he had energy in his performance which made him engaging to watch” Bachtrack

“Roderick Hunt’s basso profundo was exactly right for Zaccariah ... powerful and weighty” Bath Chronicle

“His Sir Roderic effortlessly became the natural focal point from the moment he appeared” Buxton G&S Festival adjudication

“Daland’s bass provided a wonderful texture” Bristol Evening Post

“Roderick Hunt relished his bass line as Banquo” Somerset County Gazette

“Roderick Hunt brought his vast operatic experience to the role [Verdi Requiem]” Plymouth Herald

“Rod Hunt’s imposing Sarastro ruled events with steady gravitas, holding sway with voice and gesture” Somerset County Gazette

“The depth and timbre of the voice were very well suited to the role [Sparafucile], which was played with power and strength.” NODA

“Roderick Hunt brought a lovely bass voice as Fafner.” Wagner News

“Lovely projection of character and excellent stage presence. Vocally the bass voice [as Bartolo was] very rich and vibrant with excellent strength.” NODA

“the imposing Mr. Page of Roderick Hunt … a bass with terrific stage presence” Opera

“ [The Commendatore was] an actor of great stature and with a sonorous voice that makes the hair stand up on the back of your neck … a voice that thrills and makes you almost tremble.” The Fine Times Recorder