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Pape is certainly implacable, with scarcely a smile, even when his audience cheered and shouted...

Fiona Maddocks, The Guardian

Also noteworthy was the Sarastro of veteran bass Rene Pape. Much to everyone’s surprise and...

Joseph So, Musical Toronto

René Pape was riveting and brought his luscious burgundy tone to Boris Godunov’s mad scene."

Eric C. Simpson, New York Classical Review

... Pape remains an international treasure, presenting the betrayed king with gravitas and dramatic shading."

Thomas Phillips, Classical Source

... with a keen sense of style, and splendid attention to the words ... Pape...

Mark Berry, Seen and Heard International

Henri the Fowler is portrayed by René Pape (who will soon sing the performances at...

Charles Arden, Olyrix

Fortunately, the Argentine director worked on this occasion for his staged production with a team...

Pedro González Mira, ForumClásico

... the concert proved a vindication of artistry over circumstance, and the best of it...

Tim Ashley, The Guardian

The Met cast every character in the opera from strength, with only René Pape's magisterial...

F. Paul Driscoll, Opera News

René Pape as King Philip is now a stalwart in this role and his grand...

John Rhodes, Seen and Heard International