Arabella, The Metropolitan Opera

A special mention has to be made to tenor Brian Jagde, who sang Count Elemer. He immediately stood out from the trio of Arabella's suitors thanks to his handsome stage presence and, most of all, of his gorgeous voice. He has trumpet-like, ringing high notes that reverberated in the auditorium.

“ … Brian Jagde brandished a big, muscular tenor as Elemer, most attractive of Arabella’s beaux.”
Observer.com – James Jorden – 4/8/2014

” … Brian Jagde is volubly enthusiastic as Elemer, one of Arabella’s young admirers, in his first performance here.”
HuffingtonPost.com – Wilborn Hampton – 4/4/2014

“Mr. Brian Jagde who portrayed Count Elemer was pleasing to both the eyes and the ears…”
Parterre.com – 4/4/2014

“Brian Jagde had a more finessed tenor as Count Elemer, especially in his mid-voice”
Latinos Post – David Salazar – 4/14/14

“A special mention has to be made to tenor Brian Jagde, who sang Count Elemer. He immediately stood out from the trio of Arabella’s suitors thanks to his handsome stage presence and, most of all, of his gorgeous voice. He has trumpet-like, ringing high notes that reverberated in the auditorium.”
OperaClick.com – Ingrid Haas – 4/7/14

“Jagde is a powerful Heldentenor-in-training . . . I certainly would like to hear him in something where he has more to do.”
Likely Impossibilities – 4/15/2014

“. . .  Brian Jagde was a memorable Count Elemer.”
Classical Source – Susan Stempleski – 4/3/2014

“As Count Elemer, Brian Jagde’s sunny tenor and smiling countenance lit up the stage.”
Gay City News – Eli Jacobson – 4/30/2014