“a virtuoso element which was beautifully realised by Boden.” Planet Hughill, 26 January 2015 “tenor Samuel Boden being outstanding” The Independent, 26 January 2015 “Samuel Boden sang ‘Arise ye subterranean winds’ which [has] a slightly awkward melody, but with quite a virtuoso element which was beautifully realised by Boden.” “Boden showing a mellifluous lyric tenor voice and excelling at the elaborate ornamentation of the songs” Planet Hugill, 25 January 2015
“Samuel Boden as the Shepherd [was] both incisive and superb…” The Guardian, 8 August 2014
“Samuel Boden, Abaris … A beautiful tenor voice, flexible and powerful” Destimed 19 July 2014 “British tenor Samuel Boden… achieves a personal triumph thanks to his clear, bright timbre, stylistic intelligence, his admirable clarity of diction and his flawless virtuosity.” Opera Online, 21 July 2014
“sung equally exquisitely by Samuel Boden.” Musicweb Disc of the Month. June 2014
“It’s a golden age for young British tenors, and we heard another of astonishing musicality in the Bach, Samuel Boden.” The Arts Desk, 22 June 2014
“Samuel Boden and Ed Lyon excel as Ormindo and Amidas respectively. As the pair pursue Erisbe, they bounce off each other both dramatically and musically, with Boden’s light, dreamy voice contrasting well with Lyon’s weightier sound.” Music OMH, 4 February 2015 “…led by the vocally remarkable Sam Boden in the title role.” New York Times, 1 Apr 2014 “My laurels ultimately go to Boden’s seductive, cheeky Ormindo” The Times, 28 Mar 2014 “Boden displayed a beautiful limpid tone and line totally in keeping with his character.” Opera Today 30 Mar 2014 “Samuel Boden’s dreamy Ormindo.” The Guardian, 26 March 14 “They also sing...
