“I instantly recognised Vasili Karpiak’s voice again with its throbbing Italianate legato ..”
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“Alberto, who quickly (immediately!) falls for the lovely Doralice when spurned by Lisetta, is Vasili Karpiak, whose Italian is perfect, and whose sweet tenor seems made for this repertoire. In a thrilling performance, Karpiak’s good looks and stage presence endear him immediately to the audience.”
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“Vasili Karpiak’s Brazilian millionaire, presented as a leather-clad Johnny Hallyday(don’t ask why) was special bonus pleasure).”
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“Of the male singers, Vasili Karpiak made a particularly strong impression with his brief appearance as a Soldier – his bell-like, clear tenor tone caught my attention straight away.”
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“Best of all was Vasili Karpiak’s Basilio (the music master) who was finally played as I always have wanted to hear him – as an italianate bel canto tenor, with a sob in the voice, every phrase milked for its lyricism, and with the occasional interpolated high note. He was also subtly characterized in actions too in a character that often barely registers. Great stuff.”
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“Vasili Karpiak’s Basilio was an intelligent, often finely-drawn, portrayal, considerably more subtle than the caricatures one often encounters.”