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“Bass-baritone Kristopher Irmiter's big-hearted Kurwenal was moving and
intriguing, his voice communicating the character's tenderness and
rage.”
-Shepherd Express
“Tristan’s faithful companion, Kurwenal, is in the safe hands of
bass-baritone Kristopher Irmiter. His burly, slightly abrasive timbre
and abrupt demeanor capture his character with complete assurance.”
-Green
Bay News-Chronicle
“And the Florentine has brought in exceptionally big voices for this
opera, from common sailor Jay Morrissey on through to title-role lovers
Frances Ginzer and Gary Bachlund.Sunday, they, along with John Cheek
(King Marke), Kristopher Irmiter (Kurwenal), Gigi Mitchell-Velasco
(Brangane), Uwe Dambruch (Melot), P. Tyson Kamikawa (Steersman) and the
MSO united in common musical purpose. Under Rescigno's purposeful and
sensitive guidance, they always knew their place within Wagner's long,
slow build-ups to climactic release.”
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Journal Sentinel
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