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"He becomes the dramatic anchor of the production, dominating the stage while giving coherence to Wotan’s deeply conflicted psyche."
American baritone Daniel Scofield joined the production just two days before the premiere following the sudden withdrawal of Matthias Goerne. Despite never having sung Wotan before (though he covered the role in 2023) and having minimal rehearsal time, Scofield makes his debut with remarkable assurance. Watching him, one would never suspect the circumstances. He becomes the dramatic anchor of the production, dominating the stage while giving coherence to Wotan’s deeply confli
Jan 31
Battle of the Lower Registers with a Tenor in the Mix - Opera Wire
New Amsterdam Opera’s presentation of Verdi’s “I Vespri Siciliani” was a battle royal of fachs, with a baritone and tenor vying against a...
Oct 26, 2021
Faymous to Present ‘Rigoletto’ At The Box in NYC - Opera Wire
Faymous will present the second installment of “A Night of Opera at the Box” on Feb. 29, 2020, with proceeds going to Sing for Hope. The...
Feb 1, 2020
Scofield filled Cheyenne Saloon with rousing, virile tone, the character’s authority in this case not merely derived from his badge - Voix des Arts
By pinning Jack Rance’s tin star to his waistcoat, baritone Daniel Scofield joined the brigade of memorable Sheriffs including Pasquale...
Feb 1, 2020
He portrayed villainy so well there were boos as well as cheers during his curtain call. - Broome Arts
As Scarpia, Daniel Scofield also presented quite a range of colors. His declaration of his preference for Tosca over God cut through the...
Oct 22, 2019
He might be a clown, but of the kind that gives little children nightmares. - Opera Wire
A Vigorous Rigoletto The audience’s laughter may have been a testament to Daniel Scofield’s electrifying Rigoletto. His is not a...
Sep 18, 2018
And what a Germont! Scofield's smooth powerful baritone delivered deliciously - Basso Buff
The acting seemed particularly natural, something which was facilitated by the singers being able to face one another as if in...
Apr 16, 2018
Daniel Scofield delightfully and unpredictably mixes mania and poignancy - The Columbus Dispatch
Daniel Scofield delightfully and unpredictably mixes mania and poignancy — relishing his part in instigating the downfall of Canio and...
Oct 23, 2014
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. - Houston Press
What a find in baritone Daniel Scofield, as Rigoletto! Robust and handsome with booming voice in full range, he's the finest court jester...
Sep 13, 2014
His performance was innate, commanding and emotional, and his singing was superb. - The Columbus Dispatch
The clear exception to this was Daniel Scofield as “Danny Ilo” (Danilo in the original libretto). His performance was innate, commanding...
Oct 27, 2013
Recordings
Wo ist er, dessen Sundenbecher jetzt voll ist -
Salome - Daniel Scofield
Daniel Scofield
Union Avenue Opera
August 2025
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