Reviews
THE DURHAM SYMPHONY AT THE CAROLINA THEATER
The Spectator, Raleigh, NC; October 1997
" ... Louis Poeltl, singly ... made for a great show, giving us some full throated yet sensitive vocalism. The place went wild with the operatic carryings-on." (This concert was voted one of the top 10 concerts in the Triangle, NC area for 1997)
MUSIC MAGNUM OPUS I / THE BARBER OF SEVILLE (ROSSINI)
The News, Chapel Hill, NC; September 1997
"Tenor Louis Poeltl's performance ... with the National Opera Company as Almaviva in The Barber of Seville was truly outstanding."
EL CAPITAN (SOUSA)
The News & Observer, Raleigh, NC; December 1996
" ... kudos go to Louis Poeltl for his whiny characterization of Senor Pozzo."
THE SECRET MARRIAGE (CIMMAROSA)
The News & Observer, Raleigh, NC; December 1995
"The outstanding singer of the evening was tenor Louis Poeltl (as Paolino), who has a large, rich voice throughout its range ... "
THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR (NICOLAI)
The Centerville Iowegian, Centerville, 10; October 1995
" ... the most memorable ... Fenton , sung by Louis Poeltl. When Fenton walked on stage, he entranced the audience with his gorgeous tenor voice ... every time he stopped singing, you wanted more."
TAFELMUSIK
The Independent, Raleigh, NC; August 1995
"Poeltl has a powerful voice and great artistic sensitivity ... go to hear him soon, too, because he is likely to go far."
LA TRAVIATA (VERDI)
The News & Observer, Raleigh, NC; June 1994
"The Gastone of Louis Poeltl was cast from strength."
Opera News; December 1994
"The energetic Gastone of Louis Poeltl made strong impressions."
A NIGHT AT THE OPERA, LA BOHEME / RIGOLETTO (SCENES) / RALEIGH, NC
The Spectator, Raleigh, NC; October 1994
" ... his vocalism was polished ... For the extended finale from Act I of La Boheme, the excitement in the hall was palpable."
THE INCA'S CHOSEN BRIDE (HOLLISTER) / CHAPEL HILL, NC ORCHESTRA
The News, Chapel Hill, NC; February 1994
"In this role he sang wonderfully ... it was tremendous ... we were dumbfounded."