"It is always a pleasure to hear tenor Drew Slatton perform, but I had never heard him sound like he does singing the role of the heroic and deeply tortured Radames. This is an intense assignment, and I was consistently amazed by Slatton's coupling of top-level vocal technique with dramatic interpretation."
- Andy Metzger, Pensacola News-Journal
"This production was deeply influenced by the expressive, fluid and emotionally focused tenor of Drew Slatton as Radames. Slatton delivered the scenes elegantly and added a gutsy flavor to his character that underscored Radames' volatility."
-Edward Ortiz, Sacramento Bee
"Marie-Adele McArthur (Aida) and Drew Slatton (Radames) sang beautifully throughout the evening."
- Susan M. Skrzycki, Hearsight Magazine
"Leads Marie-Adele McArthur and Drew Slatton...were thrilling in their big moments."
- Richard Nielsen, The Arizona Republic
“Tenor Drew Slatton was Radames. A tricky role for any tenor, yet he could belt out high ringing notes without any difficulty.”
-Matthew Erikson, The Hartford Courant
“It was a perfect cast, every one. Drew Slatton, tenor, brought the house down with his vivid interpretation of the fated Radames. Slatton sang with power, conviction, and clarity, and this is no small feat in a four hour opera. When he delivered his aria, equally as when he sang in duets and ensemble, his voice resonated and showed the kind of depth and staying power that makes him a natural for these roles requiring greater passion.”
-Paul Joseph Walkowski, OperaOnline.us
“The tenor Drew Slatton sang a loud “Celeste Aïda”, with no pianissimo at the end. Though in general he sang loudly, in the final scene of the tomb he lowered the volume and did so with vocal stability.”
-Ximena Sepulveda, ProOpera Mexico
"As the hero Radames, Drew Slatton delivered a tender, controlled 'Celeste Aida' aria in Act I. Slatton was noticeably even stronger in the opera's second half, singing with compassion in the closing tomb scene."
- Kurt Loft, The Tampa Tribune
"Tenor Drew Slatton can only be described as "tenorissimo." His take on Radames was so compelling, acting and singing were a seamless presentation. Performing at the Met may soon be in his future."
- Kathy Grantham, North County News
"Drew Slatton as Radames presented a voice that was loud, clear, and silken. He made the famous 'Celeste Aida' ring out. Aida ends with one of the most beautiful duets ever written. Here, Kishna Davis and Slatton combined with silken tones from the orchestra to end this production with the kind of opera magic that one remembers for a long time."
- Albert H. Cohen, Asbury Park Press
"Il cast se la cava eggregiamente, con un Radames (Drew Slatton) che regge al compito assegnatoli."
- Franco Borelli, America Oggi
"Slatton proved to have blowtorch high notes"
- Maria Nockin, Music and Vision
- Andy Metzger, Pensacola News-Journal
"This production was deeply influenced by the expressive, fluid and emotionally focused tenor of Drew Slatton as Radames. Slatton delivered the scenes elegantly and added a gutsy flavor to his character that underscored Radames' volatility."
-Edward Ortiz, Sacramento Bee
"Marie-Adele McArthur (Aida) and Drew Slatton (Radames) sang beautifully throughout the evening."
- Susan M. Skrzycki, Hearsight Magazine
"Leads Marie-Adele McArthur and Drew Slatton...were thrilling in their big moments."
- Richard Nielsen, The Arizona Republic
“Tenor Drew Slatton was Radames. A tricky role for any tenor, yet he could belt out high ringing notes without any difficulty.”
-Matthew Erikson, The Hartford Courant
“It was a perfect cast, every one. Drew Slatton, tenor, brought the house down with his vivid interpretation of the fated Radames. Slatton sang with power, conviction, and clarity, and this is no small feat in a four hour opera. When he delivered his aria, equally as when he sang in duets and ensemble, his voice resonated and showed the kind of depth and staying power that makes him a natural for these roles requiring greater passion.”
-Paul Joseph Walkowski, OperaOnline.us
“The tenor Drew Slatton sang a loud “Celeste Aïda”, with no pianissimo at the end. Though in general he sang loudly, in the final scene of the tomb he lowered the volume and did so with vocal stability.”
-Ximena Sepulveda, ProOpera Mexico
"As the hero Radames, Drew Slatton delivered a tender, controlled 'Celeste Aida' aria in Act I. Slatton was noticeably even stronger in the opera's second half, singing with compassion in the closing tomb scene."
- Kurt Loft, The Tampa Tribune
"Tenor Drew Slatton can only be described as "tenorissimo." His take on Radames was so compelling, acting and singing were a seamless presentation. Performing at the Met may soon be in his future."
- Kathy Grantham, North County News
"Drew Slatton as Radames presented a voice that was loud, clear, and silken. He made the famous 'Celeste Aida' ring out. Aida ends with one of the most beautiful duets ever written. Here, Kishna Davis and Slatton combined with silken tones from the orchestra to end this production with the kind of opera magic that one remembers for a long time."
- Albert H. Cohen, Asbury Park Press
"Il cast se la cava eggregiamente, con un Radames (Drew Slatton) che regge al compito assegnatoli."
- Franco Borelli, America Oggi
"Slatton proved to have blowtorch high notes"
- Maria Nockin, Music and Vision
