Jason Collins Performance Reviews

"Schumann, also like Handel, chooses a tenor to narrate, and here it was the clear, hearty sound of Jason Collins, whose strategy seemed to favor flat-out enthusiasm over delicacy."

"Jason Collins brought showy flair to the Drum Major."

"My vote went to the American tenor Jason Collins, first out of the box with 'Ein Schwert Verhiess Mir der Vater,' from 'Die Walkure.' Siegmund is facing mortal combat, and from the start Mr. Collins was gloomy but thrilling."

"Especially fine was the young tenor Jason Collins, who sang the role of Narraboth with a high, free sweetness."

"Tenor Jason Collins captured both the regal and human qualities of Idomeneo, the king tormented by his bargain with an implacable god."

"Another guest alumnus, Jason Collins, made a laudable Drum Major: it was nice to hear the role sung not by a played-out Herodes but by a strong, bronze-toned tenor."

"One rarely expects a heroic ring from the more lyrical Steersman, but Jason Collins' forthright, verile tone and musical sensitivity made a star turn out of this secondary role."

"Tenor Jason Collins has sung Mahler's original, but no leather-throated vocalist is he. Rarely are those near-impossible vocal lines navigated without strain by such a fresh, lyric voice."

"In the title role, Jason Collins perfectly catches Schweik’s amiable, dimpled innocence while his tenor projects strongly and clearly."

"Jason Collins, still a young singer, offering a pleasingly bright Jugendlicher-Heldentenor with dynamic variety...his Idomeneo was an engaged presence."

"Jason Collins as Idomeneo was the stand out voice on stage. His aria in the first act was very human and distraught, his second act mellizmatic aria looked easy as pie and beamed from low to high with perfect Tenor placement."

"The four soloists were suitably adroit, with soprano Gorra slicing through even the thickest orchestra textures and tenor Collins the standout in terms of tone quality and spirited delivery."

"Jason Collins (a bright-voiced, lively Steersman; Collins also was a finalist in the International Wagner Competition)."

"Jason Collins's work as the Steersman showed a sweet voice and boundless talent."

"Spectacular as the ending was, though, what moved me most was the face of tenor soloist Jason Collins, who sang his part modestly and beautifully, but couldn’t contain the spread of the smile on his face as the symphony’s passion mounted."

"The fierce anger of the first song was powerfully sung by Jason Collins, a triumphant last-minute substitution."