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L'elisird'amore- Liceu Opera House Barcelona
Catalan baritone Joan Martin-Royo was Magnificent as Belcore, gave his own character to the role and sang with elegance
La Vanguardia, May 2013
The versatility of Joan Martín-Royo continues to amaze: Weeks after a his poignant Arias from The 'St. John Passion' at the Palau, the Catalan baritone displayed his talent for comedy as a cocky Belcore.
Ara, May 2013
Joan Martín-Royo represented a perfect Belcore, accentuating his cockiness with trademark gestures and precise articulation of words and actions.
Revista Musical Catalana, May 2013
The elegant Catalan baritone Joan Martin-Royo, in the role of Sergeant Belcore, was noted for his careful phrasing and a clean and precise vocal production.
SonogramaMagazine, May 2013
Die Zauberflöte - Liceu Opera House Barcelona
An uninhibited Joan Martín-Royoexcelled as Papageno, totally at ease on the stage, he is the ownerof a beautiful voice.
ABC, April 2012
The baritone Joan Martín-Royoconquered the audience with a fun, well-sung Papageno
Ara, April 2012
Joan Martín-Royotook advantage of Joan Font’s stage direction and offered a nuanced Papagenowhich was outgoing and vocally rounded. Overall this has been the most important contribution ofhis career to date.
Revista Musical Catalana, April 2012
This season has seen the emergence of Joan Martín-Royoat the Liceu, with three strong roles ofwhich, following Benguerel'sDalí and the other Mozart role (Figaro), Papageno was the icing on thecake. His good-natured stage presence, never exaggerated or vulgar, coupled with a meticulous songline, show the great Catalan baritone of the moment.
Avui / El Caminant Errant, April 2012
The Spanish baritone Joan Martín-Royowas sensational in the role of Papageno. He has a beautifulhigh-quality voice that can always be clearly heard. Artistically he was unbeaten in the role.
Opera Fanatics, April 2012
Joan Martín-Royohas always confessed, both publicly and privately that his favourite composer isMozart, and Papageno his most beloved role. I had heard a recording from Chile several years agoand now live it has been confirmed: Martín-RoyoIS Papageno.
DietariOperístic / CatalunyaMúsica, April 2012
This stunning Flute has benefitted from a delightful and very strong Papageno, baritone Joan Martín-Royo, who holds the attention of the entire audience and portrays the character perfectly. Hishumour and tenderness arouse public empathy. Bravo!
Moments d'Òpera / COM Ràdio, April 2012
Joan Martín-Royo’sPapageno is a prodigy. Perfect vocally, musically exquisite, and as an actor,completely attuned to the extroverted vision of [director] Joan Font, he becomes his alter ego.
In fernem Land, April 2012
Joan Martín-Royostole the show as Papageno, as any good interpreter of this role should. He wasexcellent both singing and acting
Seen and Heard International
La Cenerentola - Glyndebourne on tour
Joan Martín-Royowas effervescent in the buffo role of Dandini.
The Telegraph, 15 October 2010
What really lifted the production, however, was the comic performances of Joan Martín-Royoas Dandini the valet and Jonathan Veira as Don Magnifico
Daily Express, 15 October 2010
The Catalan Joan Martín-Royodelivers a spirited Dandini, his byplay with the Prince, stylish.
The Guardian, 11 October 2010
Le Nozzedi Figaro- Théâtre des Champs-Elysées
Figaro estincarné par un chanteur encore peuconnu, Joan Martín-Royo. Malgrésajeunesse, le barytonespagnolpersonnifieàmerveillecerôle qui sembleavoirététaillé pour lui: ilmêle un jeuplein de spontanéitéjuvénile et d’espièglerieàunevoixbientimbrée, ronde et souple, mais qui necessejamais d’être ferme et parfaitementposéenotammentdanssesarie «Signoridifuori» et «Aprite un po’ quegliocchi».
Forum Opera
Le très beau Figaro incarné par le jeuneJoan Martín-Royoallie avec spontaneité la magiedu chant et un senssuthéâtre tout à fait incroyable
Concerto.net
Cosi fan Tutte - Tourcoing
Danscette distribution, on a le plaisir de retrouverJoan Martín-Royo, excellent Figaro, tout aussiàl’aise en Guglielmo, auquelilprêteunevoixdécidémenttrès belle, au timbre riche, rond et chaud, et au style impeccable. Loin de netraiterquel’aspectbouffon de son personnage, illuidonne de surcroîtuneépaisseur, uneinquiétudedevant la gravité de la comédiequ’ilest en train de jouer, qui nesont pas courantes.”
ClassiqueInfo, March 2010