Press and Reviews
"...
secure, warm-toned baritone soloist"
Review for a performance of
Mahler's song cycle "Kindertoten-lieder". Peter Donnelly 'The Mercury'
"...
Lampard's rich mellow voice... honeyed tones... Make sure you see him before
he's on the world stage"
Review for recital featuring
songs by Schubert and Vaughan Williams. Elizaveth Bailes 'The Mercury'
"...Lampard's
is a dramatic voice, the tone smooth and controlled... moments of sheer
brilliance that would be at home on any professional opera stage"
Review for a concert of Mozart
arias and duets. Elizabeth Bailes 'The Merucry'
"Michael
Lampard makes a magnificent Judge"
Review for a performance of
Gilbert and Sullivan's 'Trial by Jury'. Wal Eastman 'The Mercury'
"Michael
Lampard provided some excellent singing... In particular his performance of
George Butterworth's Six songs from A Shropshire Lad."
Review for a lucnhtime recital.
Peter Donnelly 'The Mercury'
Included here is a selection of articles and reviews about Michael and his performances. To see the article click in the image to the left.
In relation to Michael's
casting as Guglielmo in Mozart's opera 'Cosi fan Tutte' in the 2005 Rome
Opera Festival. Appeared in the 'Mercury' in February 2005. Written by John
Briggs.
In relation to the Australian Singing Competition final 2006. Appeared in 'The Sunday Tasmanian' on the 29th of October 2006. Written by Penny Thow
In
relation to Michael's selection as a quarter-finalist in Placido Domingo's 'OPERALIA'
The World Opera Competition, in Paris 2007. Appeared in 'The Sunday
Tasmanian' on the 29th of April 2007. Written by Penny Thow.
A review for a performance
with the Derwent Symphony Orchestra. I performed in excerpts of the opera
Carmen, singing the roles of Escamillo, Dan Ciaro and Morales. I also sang
an aria from Verdi's opera 'Macbeth'. Appeared in 'The Mercury' on the 19th
of June 2007. Written by Elizabeth Ruthven.
A review for a performance
with the Hobart Orpheus Choir and the Derwent Symphony Orchestra. I
performed as a singer, composer and conductor on this evening. The concert
celebrated the 130th Anniversary of the Hobart Orpheus Choir. Review
appeared in the 'Mercury' on the 3rd of December 2007. Written by Elizabeth Ruthven.
In
relation to Michael's appearance in Bel Canto Australia's Christmas Concert
in 2007. Appeared in 'The Mercury'' on the 20th of December 2007. Written by Penny Thow.
In
relation to Michael's appearance as the Judge in the Gilbert and Sullivan
Society of Tasmania's 'Trail by Jury' in 2008. Appeared in 'The Mercury'' on the 20th
of December 2007. Written by Kane Young.
A review for a performance
of 'Trial by Jury' with the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Tasmania. I
played the role of the Judge. Appeared in 'The Saturday Mercury' on the
5th of January 2008. Written by Wal Eastman.
In relation to Michael's performance of Puccini's 'La Boheme' at the Theatre Royal in Hobart, as part of the Melbourne Opera's 2008 regional tour. Appeared in 'They Mercury' on the 1st of April 2008. Written by Michelle Paine.
In
relation to Michael's performance of Puccini's 'La Boheme' at the Theatre
Royal in Hobart, as part of the Melbourne Opera's 2008 regional tour.
Appeared in 'The Sunday Tasmanian' on the 6th of April 2008. Written by
Penny Thow.
In
relation to Michael's performance of Puccini's 'La Boheme' at the Theatre
Royal in Hobart, as part of the Melbourne Opera's 2008 regional tour.
Appeared in 'The Mercury' on the 10th of April 2008. Written by
Penny Thow.
A review for a performance of Puccini's 'La Boheme' at the Theatre Royal in Hobart, as part of the Melbourne Opera's 2008 regional tour. Appeared in 'The Mercury' on the 15th of April 2008. Written by Peter Donnelly.
WHERE
THE HEART IS - An article with a little about the personal life
of Michael Lampard. Appeared in 'The Mercury' on the 21st of May 2008.
Written by Linda Smith.
A
review for a recital by Etenesh Bell and Michael Lampard at Meadowbank
Winery in May 2008. Appeared in 'The Mercury' on the 2nd of June 2008. Written by Peter
Donnelly.