-
SOPRANO
- Saundra DeAthos
- MEZZO-SOPRANO
- Stephanie Rodousakis
- TENOR
- Michael Boley
- Harold Meers
- BARITONE
- Greg Frens
- Ryan Kinsella
- David Templeton
- BASS
- Bradley Smoak
- CONDUCTOR
- Louis Salemno
- Allan R. Scott
- STAGE DIRECTOR
- Alexander Gelman
LA SERVA PADRONA
“Smaok has a warm, focused sound and an appealing and relaxed manner, which aroused the
audience’s sympathy for the incompetent Uberto.”
(OPERA TODAY)
“While never fussy, this was a lively, alert production, requiring athletic and attentive performances from
the two principal singers. Bradley Smoak and Ekateria Bakanova relished the humour and verve of
Recchia’s conception, the former breaking effortlessly into a jazzed up karaoke. ”
(OPERA TODAY)
“Bradley Smoak was a communicative and soft Uberto, hilarious when finding the confidence to deliver one of his arias as a Nightclub/Karaoke routine and with a nice line in deadpan facial expressions. Both [Smoak and Bakanova] sang with verve and evidence enjoyment.”
(CLASSICALSOURCE.COM)
“Uberto, played by Bradley Smoak, managed the transitions and style-hopping skillfully.”
(IRISH TIMES / IRELAND)
“In the hands of Recchia, it is an opportunity for gifted singers, who can act. This was not lost on Bradley Smoak and Ekateria Backanova, who clearly enjoyed the anarchic direction by Recchia of the interpretation of Uberto and Serpina. Smaok and Bakanova performed without restraint, but never robbed the piece of the essence of Pergolesi’s intention. The concert I attended received several standing ovations.”
(ENNISCORTHY ECHO / IRELAND)
“American bass, Bradley Smoak gave fine performances fully exploiting the comic nuances.”
(CATHY DESMOND / CATHYDESMONDBLOGSPOT.COM)
HUBIČKA
“Bradley Smoak displayed a handsome, beautifully produced bass as the smuggler Matous.”
(OPERA NEWS)
“There were scene-stealing cameos from Ekaterina Bakanova, Jiri Pribyl, and Bradley Smoak.”
(FINANCIAL TIMES)
“In keeping with the obscure operas, the singers at Wexford tend to be unknown too, but usually go on
to better things – many famous singers started out in Wexford. So we may hear more in future years of
Bradley Smoak.”
(BBC.COM)
“American bass Bradley Smoak was strong in the cameo role of Matous.”
(OPERA TODAY)
“…Bradley Smoak added incisive individuality to their characterizations.”
(IRISH INDEPENDENT)
“Bradley Smoak was the striking youthful “old smuggler” of Smetana’s original.”
(IRISH TIMES)
CARMEN
“Outstanding was Bradley Smoak as Zuniga, who has great acting chops and a chocolate-rich bass that was easy on the ear.”
(PALM BEACH ARTSPAPER)
“Bradley Smoak was an excellent Zuniga, with a sharp-edged bass voice and good diction.”
(PALM BEACH POST)
“Bradley Smoak, bass as Captain of the Guard Zuniga, was vocally forceful with a penchant for the
comedic elements of his role.”
(PALM BEACH DAILY NEWS)
DON GIOVANNI
"As Masetto, the bass-baritone Bradley Smoak brought an appealing voice and subtle characterization,
showing anger and jealousy without going over the top."
(SOUTH FLORIDA CLASSICAL REVIEW)
"Masetto, sung by bass baritone Bradley Smoak, showed assurance and grace."
(PALM BEACH DAILY NEWS)
“Bradley Smoak, a good actor and a singer with an attractive, voice, was an engaging, sympathetic Masetto, bringing Ho capito, signor sì to plausible life.”
(PALM BEACH ARTSPAPER)
“…Masetto, bass Bradley Smoak, who acted the jealous innocent and sang well.”
(PALM BEACH ARTSPAPER)
LE NOZZE DI FIGARO
“Three Gerdine Young Artists to watch are bass Bradley Smoak (a sturdy Antonio)…”
(OPERA NEWS)
“Bradley Smoak was rather young for the role of Antonio, but his transformation from inept drunkard to the persnickety Floor Manager he played in Peter Ash’s The Golden Ticket was impressive.”
(OPERA TODAY)
“Three Gerdine Young Artists impressed: bass Bradley Smoak as Antonio…”
(POST DISPATCH)
“There was good, broad comedy from Bradley Smoak, as Susanna's uncle, the gardener.”
(ST. LOUIS EATS AND DRINKS/ INTERNET)
OTELLO
"The supporting roles were played by bass Grigory Soloviov as Ludovico; mezzo soprano Irene Roberts as Emilia; tenor Jason Wickson as Roderigo; and bass Bradley Smoak as Montano. All were handled professionally, adding much to the production."
(PALM BEACH DAILY NEWS)
SALOME
"The soldiers under his command – ably sung by Matthew Anchel and Bradley Smoak – were also
compelling presences, rather than mere functionaries."
(PHILIP KENICOTT / PHILIPKENICOTT.COM)
THE GOLDEN TICKET
WORLD PREMIERE: “…his transformation to the persnickety Floor Manager he played in Peter Ash’s The Golden Ticket was impressive.”
(OPERA TODAY)
EUROPEAN PREMIERE: “Enjoying their caricatures, the other geriatrics also doubled as the children’s grisly parents: Bradley Smoak (in the third of his four Wexford incarnations) was a convincingly indulgent Mr. Beauregard.”
(OPERA TODAY)
CONCERT
"Smoak has a gorgeous voice…he's definitely a standout."
(NEWS AND OBSERVER)
“Bradley Smoak has the makings of a major talent with his first-rate singing and subtle acting.”"
(THE PANTAGRAPH)
