“Also exceptional is the Rodrigo of the Ukrainian baritone Yuriy Yurchuk, who evokes the glorious memories of Bruson or Cappuccilli: that is to demonstrate at what vocal heights we are talking. He shines in this constantly moving role of a torn friend, a sacrificed friend: timbre of a true Verdi baritone, dazzling projection, admirable phrasing, line held without weakness, everything is sumptuous – and his death is one of the great moments of the third act.”
“Yuriy Yurchuk’s Rodrigo (Marquis of Posa - Renato last year) is no less moving in his humanity. His uprightness, his unwavering moral requirement will lead him to sacrifice himself for his friend Don Carlo. The British-Ukrainian, an authentic Verdian baritone, puts his courage, his projection, at the service of this empathetic, proud character, whose generosity equals his courage. The voice is impressive, the breadth, a flawless technical mastery, real qualities of phrasing, a warm timbre illustrate the ardor of the friend’s convictions.”
