“Nicolson’s ravishing tenor is gorgeous, with a middle section that recalls the young Jose Carreras and a graceful, natural way with both French and Italian styles.”
THE WASHINGTON TIMES

“The proud self-absorbed Pirro (ERMIONE), majestically portrayed by Mark Nicolson, was sung effortlessly.”
OPERA NEWS

“The honeyed tones of tenor Mark Nicolson, as Radamès, never disappointed. ‘Celeste Aida’ was heavenly. His performance throughout was ardent, lyrical, and memorable. Listening to him spin out phrase after beautiful phrase was a real pleasure.”
Gary Panetta - PEORIA JOURNAL STAR

“Mark Nicolson and Margaret Jane Wray as the Male and Female Chorus (RAPE OF LUCRETIA) projected authority and anchored the action...they were totally in command, both musically and in clarity of diction.”
OPERA NEWS and OPERA CANADA

“The Gvidon (LEGEND OF THE TSAR SALTAN) was Mark Nicolson, a promising ‘Young-Heroic’ (LOHENGRIN and Max in DER FREISCHÜTZ) tenor equipped with both natural endowment and honest musical instinct.”
Andrew Porter - THE NEW YORKER

“Mark Nicolson debuted as the philosopher July 22nd, displaying a voice capable of some lovely effects; he's a young singer who seems actually interested in dynamics, and treated us to a mezzavoce of great promise.”
OPERA MONTHLY

“Mark Nicolson sang the high dramatic role of the self-serving Pirro strongly.”
OPERA CANADA

“American tenor, Mark Nicolson (Cavaradossi), impressed with the sheer power of his voice, making light work of what can be a difficult acoustic. His acting was convincing and his musicality superb, particularly in the aria ‘E lucevan le stelle’.”
CHRISTCHURCH STAR

“Tenor Mark Nicolson (Cavaradossi) was more than credible, and his singing gave a passionate dimension to his character.”
OPERA CANADA

“Artistic director Robert Lyall outdid himself with the casting of versatile actors and gutsy singers. Mark Nicolson as the giant, Lennie, and Michael Dean as his companion and caretaker, George, were superb as a pair. Nicolson, tall and husky, plays childlike innocence perfectly, cowering when in trouble, earnestly imitating George's gestures, tuning his friend out when he's 'getting hell' ... Lashing out in bewilderment or in remorse, as he does more than once, his steely tenor came to the fore.”
THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS

“Mark Nicolson was a wonderful Cavaradossi. None of the buccaneer hero here. Cavaradossi is a hero of muted emotions. His sensuality and sensitivity are brilliantly depicted... Major and Nicolson appear to be in close professional harmony. Their voices - Major’s rich, seductive soprano and Nicolson’s burnished golden tenor - weave and dart around each other like dragonflies.”
THE PRESS (Christchurch, New Zealand)

“We have saved for the end, the tenor Mark Nicolson, because he had a very special place in the concert. He made a huge impact on the audience with his vocal technique and his convincing interpretive manner, showing a great deal of quality. Nicolson uses his voice in an extraordinary way, singing through his registration with truth. AN ARTIST.”
EL PORVENIR (Monterrey, Mexico)

“Mark Nicolson gave a surpassing performance. With personal charm and emotion, he amazed the audience without apparent effort, breezing through the music with admirable breath control. He has impeccable German diction and above all, a refined taste in singing...His remarkable use of mezza-voce and spinning top range was thrilling!”
EL NORTE (Monterrey, Mexico)

“New York tenor, Mark Nicolson, turned in an excellent performance as Prince Karl Franz much like his Camille in last year's MERRY WIDOW. He moved through the script in a seemingly effortless manner. Possessing a bright, golden voice with considerable power, he is supremely suited to the role of romantic hero.”
ACCENT MAGAZINE

“Mark Nicolson could spin honey with his voice as the Male Chorus.”
THE WASHINGTON TIMES

“The American, Mark Nicolson, making his European debut as Tamino, is a tenor of much appeal, singing with style and clarity.”
DUBLIN EVENING HERALD

“Mark Nicolson was ingratiating and smooth as the Duca di Mantua in Rigoletto.”
THE WASHINGTON POST

“Tenor, Mark Nicolson (Alfredo), proved an able partner, adding his superior voice as well for repeated spine-tingling musical moments, the kind that only opera at it's best can offer.  He has matured as a singer since his 1992 appearance and seems completely self-assured.”
OMAHA WORLD HERALD