"By pinning Jack Rance’s tin star to his waistcoat, baritone Daniel Scofield joined the brigade of memorable Sheriffs including Pasquale Amato, Tito Gobbi, Giangiacomo Guelfi, Anselmo Colzani, and Silvano Carroli. That Scofield is worthy of this illustrious company was evident from his first notes.......In Scofield’s performance, Rance was reminiscent of the Wanderer in Act Three of Wagner’s Siegfried: his power overwhelmed, he sank into the shadows. Scofield’s voice shone brightly throughout the evening, however, and the depth of the baritone’s artistry was apparent in his nuanced, sympathetic portrayal of a character who too frequently becomes a caricature." |
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“What a find in baritone Daniel Scofield, as Rigoletto! Robust and handsome with booming voice in full range, he's the finest court jester I've seen in years. (Baritone Octavio Moreno sings the role in the alternate Ruby Cast). He has fantastic stage presence and knows just the right gesture to make, or rein in, to convey character. Watch how he stands back to savor, and sympathize, when Gilda discovers the Duke's infidelity. He's both appalled and justified. His is a pro's performance, and in an artist making his way through the opera jungle, it's thrilling to witness.” |
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"Artist Marcello, Daniel Scofield, has a Verdi baritone voice with presence and heft" |
"In a bit of backstage drama, the role of Sharpless, the American consul in Nagasaki, was played by Daniel Scofield, a late replacement for the actor originally cast in the role. A true standout, his interpretation of Sharpless was as well acted as it was confidently sung, his strong baritone a perfect counterpoint in several key scenes." |
"Daniel Scofield, making his local debut, fills the stage with imposing menace as the cunning and brutish Tonio, who sets the tragedy in motion. He has a voice and a presence that command attention. So does this smart, high-energy and highly rewarding production." |