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The record, Troy NY Doug de Lisle, July 2007, la Boheme- Lake george Opera
"For me, however, carlos Archuleta was the biggest revelation.In an era scarce on baritones with real beef in the voice, he is a virtual butcher shop. His young and vigorous take on Marcello, wedded to the melting beauty of his voice, showed that far from the usual 'best friend' Marcello comes off as, the role is extremely important to the opera as a whole. Bravo!!"
Pioneer Press by Rob Hubbard May 2007, Marriage of Figaro- Minnesota Opera
"Among the standouts was Carlos Archuleta. His Count Almaviva was a font of roiling rage who filled each aria with fire..."
Desert News, March 2006 As Papageno in Die Zauberflöte - Utah Opera
"Baritone Carlos Archuleta is well cast as Papageno, the happy-go-lucky bird catcher who longs for nothing more than to find his life's companion. Archuleta's comic talents lent themselves well to his part."
Salt Lake Tribune, March 2006 As Papageno in Die Zauberflöte - Utah Opera
"...and her duet with Papageno (Carlos Archuleta), in which the two sing the praises of marriage, was captivating. Baritone Archuleta played Papageno, Tamino's bird-brained sidekick, with goofy charm that never lapsed into buffoonery"
Dayton Daily News, October 24, 2005. As Escamillo in Carmen.
"...while baritone Carlos Archuleta's charisma as the matador Escamillo made Carmen's interest in him fully understandable."
Opera News by John Koopman, August 2005 Nixon in China
"Baritone Carlos Archuleta was outstanding as Nixon. He had mastered many of the president's famous gestures and mannerisms and though Nixon's lines portrayed him as less than profound,Archuleta sang the role beautifully."
Andante, June 2005 Nixon in China
"Robinson's strong cast includes Carlos Archuleta, a firm-voiced baritone who not only looks like Nixon but works up just about a carbon copy of the former president's hunched-shouldered physical awkwardness as well as his nervous vanity"
Pioneer Press, May 16,2005 Nixon in China
Playing the most familiar characters, Carlos Archuleta and Angela Fout have the most difficult balancing act, making sure that Richard and Pat Nixon have a whiff of authenticity without falling over into caricature.
Archuleta, a baritone, revels in the experience, giving us hints not only of the former president's jowly, round-shouldered physical presence, but also of the ego and insecurity that drove him.
Aisle Say - Twin Cities, June 2005 Nixon in China
"Nixon develops a full character who has deep emotions, desires and fears. A flawless performance by baritone Carlos Archuleta as the president seals the deal. "
ConcertoNet,Com, 2004 Il Trovatore
“Wolfgang Brendel was indisposed in the role of Count di Luna, which allowed his cover, American baritone Carlos Archuleta, to step into the spot light. That in itself is a big deal, made even bigger when the role is as primary as the Count's. Archuleta acquitted himself admirably of the role and challenge. “
Washington Times, October 2004, Il Trovatore
"Subbing for the ailing Wolfgang Brendel, baritone Carlos Archuleta was a delightful surprise as the dissolute Count di Luna, adding surprising ballast to his character's sometimes two-dimensional villainy. His voice...was appealingly supple in the lower range."
Pioneer Press, May 17, 2004. As Papageno in Die Zauberflöte - Minnesota Opera
And that's saying something when you have to perform scenes with the comic character Papageno in an adaptation that asks him to upstage everyone around him. Carlos Archuleta sunk his teeth deeply into the hammy part Saturday night, making the Queen of the Night's bird catcher into a kind of slacker escapee from "Wayne's World" who duck-walks with the magic bells.
Star Tribune, May 17, 2004 As Papageno in Die Zauberöte - Minnesota Opera
Carlos Archuleta turned in a genuinely funny, earthy Papageno without forcing the humor.
Orlando Sentinel, November 2003 Pagliacci & Carmina Burana
"...The love duet between Nedda (Ai-Lan Zhu) and Silvio (Carlos Archuleta) was
nicely done, as was the familiar "Ridi pagliaccio" (sung by Warren Mok)..."
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