David Govertsen
  Bass-baritone
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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


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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