REVIEWS
Here are some excerpts from reviews from Jon's recent opera performances.
You can read the full reviews by following the links:
Elisir d'Amore with Suffolk Opera
"Doctor Dulcamara was sung by Jon Openshaw, a young quack this time, with one eye on the ladies and the other on his profits. His patter was enunciated with military precision – every word was audible and his pitch never faltered. It was refreshing to see a younger, more vibrant Dulcamara than the stock in trade buffos wheeled on by major opera houses". – Rosie Johnston, Opera Now (July / August 2009 edition)
Read full review via the Suffolk Opera website: www.suffolkopera.org.uk/review-lelisir-opera-now.php
"it was the drama which really excelled"...
"all the performers were excellent actors and told the story extremely well" - Surrey Today
Read another review of Suffolk Opera's review of Elisir : www.thisissurreytoday.co.uk/entertainment/Reigate-Summer-Music-Elixir-Love-Suffolk-Opera/article-1238416-detail/article.html
Eugene Onegin with Suffolk Opera
“Prince Gremin’s last act aria is one of the opera’s show-stoppers and it was well sung by Jon Openshaw; he also doubled the second act role of Captain Buyanov.”
Anne Morley-Priestman in 'What's on Stage'. Read full review: www.whatsonstage.com/reviews/theatre/Opera/E8831258725383/Eugene+Onegin.html