Blow: An Ode on the death of Mr Henry Purcell – Hyperion Records
“Samuel Boden: ‘perfect for Blow’s vivid vocal lines’.”The Observer, 8 October 2017
Category: Opera
London Performances – Tickets on Sale
Following a busy year of touring I am looking forward to working on a few projects in London: Early Opera Company | Wigmore Hall | 8th December 2017 A festive concert featuring three of Charpentier’s most popular works. Tickets on sale via the Wigmore Hall website. Arcangelo | Wigmore Hall | 31st December 2017 Marking the countdown to the New Year with celebratory odes for St Cecilia’s Day – Henry Purcell’s Welcome to all the Pleasures of 1683 and John Blow’s Begin the Song of 1684 – and two rousing Gloria settings. Tickets on sale via the Wigmore Hall website. The...
Davis: Berlioz Roméo & Juliette – BBC Symphony Orchestra
“His youngish soloists are equally fine, French mezzo Michele Losier sweetly appealing, Samuel Boden impishly fluent.”ClassicalMusic.com, 28 September 2017 “[Boden] …despatched his promise of Mab, queen of dreams, in a spot-on flash “The Arts Desk, 23 January 2016
Rameau: Anacreon – City Recital Hall
“Displaying elegant phrasing and good dynamic control, [Samuel Boden] captured the slow-burning intensity of Pigmalion’s love for his creation.”The Australian, 19 June 2017 “Samuel Boden looks like a fairy tale prince and has a limpid, languishing aria at the beginning bemoaning his love for the inanimate sculpture he has created. His voice is perhaps light but it is a performance of great virtuosity”Performing Arts Hub, 19 June 2017 “Tenor Samuel Boden is Pigmalion, the sculptor who creates a statue so beautiful he falls in love with it, only to have it come to life. He brings an exquisitely crafted, nuanced sound to the role, offset...
Lessons in Love and Violence – ROH | George Benjamin
Following the ROH announcement about its forthcoming production of George Benjamin’s Lessons in Love and Violence, which will have its world premiere on 10 May 2018, I am delighted to say that I will be involved. Full details can be found in this article on the Royal Opera House website.
Alec Roth: A Time to Dance – Ex Cathedra (Hyperion Records)
“A strong quartet of soloists move through the seasons… Samuel Bodensensuous, Brittenish summer.“Gramophone, February 2016