Reviews

“The highlight of the production (Fall of the House of Usher) was Will van Staden. He elicited great applause… sympathetic… made a fine impression vocally.”
Beeld – Thys Odendaal, South Africa

“Mr. Van Staden’s performance seemed effortless. He had energy, focus and strength. Best of all, his voice contained an emotional quality that gave it warmth of character.”
Huntsville Times – Les Hutson

“Tenor Will van Staden brings charm and charisma with his music.”
Asuncion Vierdes – Carmen Casillas, Paraguay

“Will van Staden has a beautiful thrilling tenor voice and was convincingly macho especially in the last scene as he broke Carmen’s neck and carried her while singing his final passionate notes.”
Cartersville Times – Arleigh K. Daniel

“He masters the high tessituras with ease and has a beautiful line and phrasing.”
Fred Scott – Atlanta Opera

“His vowels are bright and will carry well in large venues. The voice is exciting but not overdriven. His phrasing is convincing and satisfying.”
Todd Shrabanek, Vocal coach – Atlanta Opera

“Will has a solid vocal technique. He consistently delivered his role as Don Jose with a beautiful lyric tenor voice.”
Jonalyn Bew – Cartersville Opera

“One of the most exciting voices I have heard performing with us.”
Dr. Orterro – Fort Worth Opera board member

“I was extremely impressed with Mr. van Staden’s talent.”
Lawrens Gordon Siegel, London Philharmonic Conductor; North Miami Artistic Director

“Tenor Will van Staden sings the aria ‘Donna non vi di Mai’ with gusto and power. A tenor with great skill, personality and an unusual color voice.”
Huntsville Times – Eric Schultz