“When not otherwise engaged with rescuing everybody, countertenor Nicholas Tamagna as Giustino sang with a tone of purity, strength and smoothness, unblemished by mannerism or the slightest hint of stridency, taking virtuosic rapidity in his stride as though it was just another ferocious beast.”

Sydney Morning Herald

Sue Williams, Harriet Cunningham and Peter McCallum

„But the star of the group, and indeed of the whole show, was Nicholas Tamagna’s Giustino. His voice is absolutely superb, whether in the long lyrical phrases of his first aria, or the extraordinary coloratura of some of his later utterances, or the two beautiful duets with Lauren Lodge-Campbell, and true as a die in all of its varied settings.“

Australian Stage

Nicholas Routley

„This production also famously features three countertenors in Tamagna, Willetts and Harcourt. Such an extravagance of soaring voices might be overwhelming – particularly Nicholas Tamagna whose sonorous tones are uncommonly rich and rounded – if it were not for Madeleine Pierard’s commanding power and exquisite voice…

Sometimes we discover that a “forgotten treasure” was forgotten for good reason, but this isn’t so with Giustino. Led to electrifying effect by the divine Nicholas Tamagna and Madeleine Pierard, this is a production that anyone interested in sea monsters and pathbreaking early opera should rush to see. Recommended without reservation.“

Stagenoise

Diana Simmonds

„Who is in the cast? In the self titled role stands Internationally renowned male alto, Nicholas Tamagna (The Met, Handel Festivals in Halle and Göttingen, Bayreuth Baroque). He fully immersed himself in the character making it very easy to relate to his dreams of greatness and his astonishment at the opportunities which lead him far beyond what he’d hoped for. Tamagna’s acting was very natural. A clear, well controlled, powerful voice and a good dollop of humour made him popular with both cast and audience. A number of times, when the cast were all on stage, his aura grew to star size capturing the attention of all and sundry. Excellent work. We hope to see him in Sydney again some time soon.“

Sydney Arts Guide

Annabelle Drum

“The coterie of outstanding countertenors celebrates the glories and the versatility of the voice type, each with his own timbre and character. Nicholas Tamagna, in the title role, grows from the lament of the despairing peasant to a more robust timbre as emperor.” 🎶

Limelight Magazine

Shamistha de Soysa

“the American Nicholas Tamagna a thrilling Giustino.”

Bachtrack

Jeremy Eccles