REACTIONS TO A Kind Man

The audience reactions have been nothing short of extraordinary, with opera-goers deeply moved by the production’s emotional intensity and lyrical beauty. From the opening notes, the opera immerses the audience in a poignant tale that explores the transformative power of kindness. The rich, evocative score and masterful libretto have been widely praised for their ability to convey complex emotions and intricate relationships, making the story resonate on a profound level. Audiences have been particularly impressed by the performances of the principal singers, whose vocal prowess and dramatic interpretations bring the characters to life with exceptional depth and authenticity. As the final curtain falls, audiences have found themselves profoundly touched, often reflecting on the opera’s message of empathy and its relevance in their own lives long after leaving the theatre.

I have to say am suitably impressed with your composition

I have nothing but admiration for your skills as a composer/conductor

The work deserves to be heard as much as possible

Last night was a triumph; for you and for everyone involved. I particularly liked the way the story unfolded

It was an excellent show … I wish you a lot of success with the work

The opera is both contained and passionate, private yet shared

It’s absolutely beautiful

a terrific piece and truly enjoyable evening.

It was truly amazing – a very involving experience which has stayed with me

press review

The lovely people at Seen and Heard International enjoyed the performance and said that A Kind Man deserved a life after Hoxton Hall and a wider exposure to new audiences in the future.

The full review can be read here.

Reactions to the Hoxton Hall performances

David Syrus, Head Of Music The Royal Opera House 1993–2017

Just to thank you for a most beautiful and interesting evening yesterday. Your opera is very fine, a moving and inventive evening of music-theatre. I think you have a great gift of lyricism; there were many lovely sections, especially the end of act 1… I can see the Janacek influence! But your voice is different, and the sonorities are very individual. I loved the scoring – the harp especially radiant. The piece is inspiringly positive.

Tony Palmer, Film And Opera Director

A tremendous achievement – getting it written and then getting it done !!!

Many many congratulations.

Helen Garrison, In Tune BBC Radio 3

It was a real pleasure to have you on the programme, and we loved the music and the interview.

David Roblou, Musical Director Of Midsummer Opera

Good luck for getting more performances; it’s a great show and deserves to be widely heard. What a gigantic undertaking! Such a powerful story and your music supported it wonderfully!

Lynn Mcadam, Opera Director

I was just writing to say how much I enjoyed your opera … It really is a captivating story and, in my opinion, this work definitely deserves a second outing… and more… so I’m hoping that you will have the chance to have it performed again in the not too distant future.

Mike Thorne, Conductor Saffron Opera

It was a triumph, … a sort of modern day Debussy à la Pelléas et Mélisande: it’s a unique voice though… you inspired the whole thing to will what was on the page into being and you all deserved the rapturous reception it received.

Jacob Rein Caro, Orchestra Leader

A Kind Man is an opera masterpiece where drama, excitement and complexity of harmonies come together.

The Opera was written with a very high quality music taste. The way that the singing lines mixed with the melodies of the orchestra players is stunning.

Lorenzo Narici, Violinist

Working on A Kind Man was a pleasure, and a very new experience for me. Accompanying opera with such a small ensemble was quite new and gave off a very intimate atmosphere! The music was also a great experience … and interpreting it was a very rewarding challenge. Overall I hope my future experiences with contemporary music will be as artistically stimulating as this one!