Simon Lobelson

America’s Voix des Arts

admin — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 17:17:20 +0000

Simon Lobelson interviews with Voix des Arts

George Hall, Opera, Zaide

admin — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 17:01:59 +0000

“Simon Lobelson’s Osmin showed real ability with the text. Not unconnectedly, [whose] singing was the most expressive”

Orpheus, Messiah

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:02:51 +0000

“Most memorable for many was the bass, Australian-born Simon Lobelson, who delivered his solos with pulsating warmth, vigour and originality.We will definitely hear more of him.”

Margaret Davies, Opera, The Barber of Seville

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:27:57 +0000

“The wily, personable Figaro, carrying his tools of trade on his jacket, was Simon Lobelson, who delivered his self-promoting aria with many a flourish and musicianship that gave due regard to words and music”

Stubbings Opera Review, The Barber of Seville

admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:56:21 +0000

“Then, when Figaro, played by Simon Lobelson, strutted arrogantly onto the stage and launched into his introductory aria, he had the audience eating out of his hand. He was made for he role, which he delivered with such panache, that … Continue reading →

Chris Carra, This is South Wales, The Barber of Seville

admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:36:39 +0000

“The stand-out performer for me was Simon Lobelson, who oozed charm and fantastic comedy timing as Figaro the barber.”

Donald Hollins, English Touring Opera Lieder Recital

admin — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:28:35 +0000

“The baritone soloist was Simon Lobelson, whose scholarly introductions complemented his delivery of Wolf’s Der Feuerreiter and Schubert’s Prometheus, the latter a most effective dramatic performance.”

David Blewitt, Opera, L’enfant des sortileges

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 17:28:56 +0000

“Simon Lobelson’s warm, centred baritone thrillingly threw off the frenzied plaints of the Grandfather Clock, and gave a seductive edge to his sinuous feline Lothario.”

Nick Breckenfield, Classical Source, L’enfant et les sortileges

admin — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 18:19:46 +0000

“I particularly liked Simon Lobelson’s floppy-faced Grandfather Clock, and his doubling as the black cat.”

Anna Picard, The Independant, L’enfant et les sortileges

admin — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 18:21:26 +0000

“Of the characters dreamed up in his nightmare, Simon Lobelson’s L’Horloge . . . was particularly well-drawn”