Mark T. Panuccio, Lyric Tenor

Reviews

"We knew we were in for a treat from the start, especially when Mark T. Panuccio as Rodolfo the writer-poet soared through "Che gelida manina" with his great lyric tenor." La Bohème - Bridgeport Symphony - 2009 - Connecticut Post

"All the singers were perfectly cast especially the highlighted performance of Mark T. Panuccio who played Anthony Hope." Sweeney Todd - Teatro Comunale di Luciano Pavarotti - 2009 - Recensioni di Modena

"Lyric Tenor Mark Panuccio (Anthony) showed a magnificent voice." Sweeney Todd - Teatro Comunale di Luciano Pavarotti - 2009 - L"Informazione di Modena

"The company was stylistically homogeneous yet well assorted especially accompanied with the expressive Mark Panuccio." Sweeney Todd - Teatro Rossini - 2009 - Il Resto del Carlino

"Cincinnati audiences went wild for the triumph of Mark T. Panuccio's Edgard. Edgard's death has bel canto beauty. Panuccio held the audience in the palm of his hand as he softly yet strongly projected the young hero's dilemma through delicate pianissimos. His warm lyric tenor was a marvel of vocal magic." Lucie de Lammermoor - Cincinnati Opera - 2008 - Opera News

"Panuccio achieved his own triumph in Edgar"s death scene, during which one could have heard a pin drop as he brought tears to the audience"s eyes." Lucie de Lammermoor - Cincinnati Opera - 2008 - Opera

"As Edgard, Mark Panuccio was an impassioned actor…his singing was nuanced and deeply felt and his soft high notes had particular beauty." Lucie de Lammermoor - Cincinnati Opera - 2008 - Cincinnati Enquirer

"Tenor Mark Panuccio was touching, even wrenching, as Edgard. His act I love duet with Lucie, where they exchanged rings, was as tender and well sung as any I can recall at Music Hall." Lucie de Lammermoor - Cincinnati Opera - 2008 - Music in Cincinnati

"Rodolfo, Mark T. Panuccio has a brightly warm voice, able to take the aria in key…his acting and singing carried scene after scene: the reunion of Mimì and Rodolfo at the end of Act III was beautifully handled." La Bohème - Cleveland Opera - 2008 - Opera News

"The lively cast headed by an enchanting Melody Moore as Mimi and Mark Panuccio as Rodolfo, brought a little slice of opera heaven to the State Theatre at Playhouse Square." La Bohème - Cleveland Opera - 2008 - Cool Cleveland

"Mark T. Panuccio made his debut as an impressive Edgardo with a sturdy voice full of lyricism and warm with a distinctive color. He was an ardent and loving Edgardo." Lucia di Lammermoor - Arizona Opera - 2007 - Pro Ópera

"Tenor Mark Panuccio who is surely 'America's next great tenor,' delivered a knock-out performance of opera arias and duets, including what is fast becoming his signature aria, 'Nessun dorma.' " Opera in the Amazon 'Una noche mágica' - Cincinnati Opera - 2007 - Cincinnati Enquirer

"Whalen shared the stage with a superb cast of singers that included tenor Mark T. Panuccio making his Arizona Opera debut in the role of Edgardo. Panuccio is blessed with an exquisite lyric tenor and dramatic sensibilities that were perhaps at their best in his death scene. This hopefully is not the last we see of him on an Arizona stage." Lucia di Lammermoor - Arizona Opera - 2007 - Arizona Daily Star

"Especially interesting in this season opener was the singing of Mark T. Panuccio in the role of Edgardo. Panuccio brought to the role a truly fine Italian tenor voice with great range and dramatic color. Panuccio created a strong, masculine Scottish character which contrasted painfully well against the foppishly French portrayal of Arturo by Jason Ferrante. Lucia di Lammermoor - Arizona Opera - 2007 - Green Valley News and Sun

"Tenor Mark T Panuccio made a most impressive début with the company as Edgardo. He has a robust, warm lyric voice with distinctive colorations and he was an ardent, passionate Edgardo. It was easy to understand why Lucia fell in love with him." Lucia di Lammermoor - Arizona Opera - 2007 - Music & Vision

"The high, screaming tessitura of Mao Tse-tung held no fears for Mark T. Panuccio, who sang with lyric beauty and ease." Nixon in China - Cincinnati Opera - 2007 - Opera

"Musically the performances were as good as good could possibly be. Mark T. Panuccio actually sang the screaming tessitura music of Mao Tse-Tung with lyric beauty and ease, acting with genuine realism." Nixon in China - Cincinnati Opera - 2007 - Opera News

"The evening's spectacular vocal heart was reserved for Mr. and Mrs. Mao, Mark T. Panuccio and Georgia Jarman. Panuccio's beautiful Italianate lyric tenor coped easily with the cruel high tessitura, as he sang with immaculate diction." Nixon in China - Cincinnati Opera - 2007 - American Record Guide

"Here's the cast: (...) Cincinnati tenor Mark Panuccio (a rising star with a knockout voice) (...) Then we came to La Boheme, with Mark Panuccio and Lisa Daltirus. His 'Che gelida manina' was simply stunning. He displayed a bright Italianate tenor with the thrilling timbre of a young Pavarotti, and nuanced phrasing. (What a switch from the John Adams he sang last week!! This is his music.) Their duet, 'O suave fanciulla' took your breath away." "Salute to Cincinnati Opera" - Cincinnati Symphony - 2007 - Cincinnati Enquirer

"Mark Panuccio depicted the aged, infirm Mao as a leader who was still very much in control, even once spitting at Nixon. Panuccio's clear, ringing tenor navigated the role's wide leaps and hight range effortlessly." Nixon in China - Cincinnati Opera - 2007 - Cincinnati Enquirer

"Newly slim tenor Mark Panuccio (who had to wear padding as Mao) had the most difficult role visually, since he had to portray a feeble old man who needed assistance walking (...) Panuccio's bright, focused tenor served notice that he has an important career underway." Nixon in China - Cincinnati Opera - 2007 - The Cincinnati Post

"Soft wisp or roaring, tenor's voice compelling - A great tenor voice is a rare gift, both to the singer and the audience. When that voice is coupled with acute musical intelligence and a stirring depth of emotion, the result can only be superb.
Friday evening at Memorial Hall, Mark Panuccio demonstrated to a wildly appreciative audience that he possesses all these musical qualities and will surely be recognized as one of the top tenors of the world. He is a product of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and a protˆ©gˆ© of the Cincinnati Opera, both institutions have a right to be proud of Panuccio." Read More O Sole Mio - A Celebration of Italian Song - Cincinnati Opera - 2007 - Cincinnati Enquirer

"Tenor, Mark Panuccio, has a very sensitive and expressive voice well suited for the wide range of emotions in this work. As the message of the text changed Panuccio skillfully changed mood and vocal color like a chameleon. His marvelous voice and the artful accompaniment by the Chamber Orchestra made this an entrancing work to hear." Britten's Nocture - Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra - 2007 - Cincinnati Enquirer

"Panuccio possessed a resonance rare with many tenors and delivered the upper register with a powerful ease" Verdi's Requiem - Greensboro Symphony Orchestra - 2006 - News & Record of Greensboro