“Tenor Richard Troxell deserves more praise for his convincing portrayal of the Chevalier des Grieux, a noble protagonist brought to grief through his dedication to an unworthy lover. It is hard enough to get such a syntheses of bright tone and heroic style on two years’ notice. This American was procured three days prior to the opening as a replacement…”
The Montréal Gazette

“Incredible to hear on stage the powerful and beautiful voice of American tenor Richard Troxell, his tone and the brightness of his voice , the details of his interpretation , to see his  dramatic expressions and to be witness to his emotion when receiving the applause of the audience.The aria En fermant les yeux, so difficult, was perfectly sung by Troxell.”
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