The Makropulos Case, San Francisco Opera

“Brian Jagde was an ardent Janek”

Opera News – Georgia Rowe – February 2011

“One of the delights of modern live opera performance is that the smaller roles are often sung by persons who will soon be or already are capable of performing lead roles….As examples, Brian Jagde played Baron Prus’ hapless son, Janek, and Susannah Biller his beloved, Kristina, both with distinction.”

Opera Warhorses – William – November 2010

“Touching were the performances of Adler alumni Thomas Glen as Vitek and Brian Jagde as Janek, the callow young victim of Elina’s perfected sexual prowess.”

Opera Now – Michael Milenski –  November 2010