Colline, La Bohème
“David Govertsen brings height and a thrilling bass to the title role.”
-- Lawrence Bommer, Chicago Stage Style
“Led by the rich baritone vocal chops of David Govertsen as scoundrel Don Giovanni.”
-- Tom Williams, Chicago Critic
“The singing of bass-baritone David Govertsen in the role of Don Pasquale, with an impressive bel canto technique extending to his lowest range, provided consistent stylish character to the
title role.”
-- Salvatore Calomino, Opera Today
“David Govertsen gave a strong accounting of comprimario parts in both the Bizet and Verdi works.”
-- John Von Rhein, Chicago Tribune
“Bass-baritone David Govertsen, who showed off his ability to work his way through the vocal gymnastics of the aria from Rossini’s La Cenerentola.”
--Adam Dahlgren, LA Splash
-- Lawrence Bommer, Chicago Stage Style
“Led by the rich baritone vocal chops of David Govertsen as scoundrel Don Giovanni.”
-- Tom Williams, Chicago Critic
“The singing of bass-baritone David Govertsen in the role of Don Pasquale, with an impressive bel canto technique extending to his lowest range, provided consistent stylish character to the
title role.”
-- Salvatore Calomino, Opera Today
“David Govertsen gave a strong accounting of comprimario parts in both the Bizet and Verdi works.”
-- John Von Rhein, Chicago Tribune
“Bass-baritone David Govertsen, who showed off his ability to work his way through the vocal gymnastics of the aria from Rossini’s La Cenerentola.”
--Adam Dahlgren, LA Splash
Don Pasquale photo: Ken Howard
“As Beaumarchais, her would be amour, David Govertsen showed a forthright stage presence and well projected baritone.”
-- Lawrence A. Johnson, Chicago Classical Review
“Govertsen delivered truly commanding bass sonority.”
-- Jacob Stockinger, The Well-Tempered Ear
“Mr. Govertsen’s Alidoro made a strong impression with the hope for an assumption of the complete role in the future.”
-- Salvatore Calomino, Opera Today
“David Govertsen all but stole the show in his brief but hilarious appearance as the giant androgynous Cook.”
-- John von Rhein, Chicago Tribune
-- Lawrence A. Johnson, Chicago Classical Review
“Govertsen delivered truly commanding bass sonority.”
-- Jacob Stockinger, The Well-Tempered Ear
“Mr. Govertsen’s Alidoro made a strong impression with the hope for an assumption of the complete role in the future.”
-- Salvatore Calomino, Opera Today
“David Govertsen all but stole the show in his brief but hilarious appearance as the giant androgynous Cook.”
-- John von Rhein, Chicago Tribune
