“It would be hard to imagine a more prestigious quartet of singer” Financial Times,31st May 2026
“… there were outstanding singers in all the minor roles … Momo (energetic tenor Samuel Boden).” Limelight, 5th March 2026 “…British tenor Samuel Boden, and France’s revered countertenor Dominique Visse, each was wonderful.” InReview, 7th March 2026 “…Samuel Boden was an entertaining Momo, the god of mockery” Edinburgh Music Review, 9th March 2026
“As Peter, voicing his regret for having betrayed Jesus, British tenor Samuel Boden was uncommonly poignant in his aria “Ach mein Sinn” (Alas, my conscience).” Bachtrack, 12 April 2025
“…Samuel Boden presented a warmer, more mellifluous tone, perfect for the Benedictus” Opera + Classical Music Reviews, 5th February 2025
“…you’d be a fool to stage it without the eponymous tenor who can both sing and act what can sometimes seem impossible. Samuel Boden is the perfect Platée, not only in his agile, confident management of the role’s vocal twists and turns, but also in his athletic prowess, with one particularly impressive display – no chance of seeing Jonas Kaufmann doing that one!” Music OMH, 30th May 2024 ★★★★★ “Into all this tawdry glamour steps Samuel Boden as Platée, ridiculous in green bathing suit, green wig and frog flippers. It’s a hugely taxing part composed for the high, virtuoso tenor that was a...
“Platée has an exuberance in the music that is so exciting and so compelling.” Ahead of her production of Rameau’s Platée this summer, director Louisa Muller gives us some insight into this lesser-known work, with some teasers of her interpretation, her key sources of inspiration, and a whistle-stop tour of the plot! Platée runs from Wednesday 29 May – Sunday 30 June 2024: www.garsingtonopera.org/whats-on/platee