Annette Hörle / Reviews

The Icelandic baritone, Hrólfur Saemundsson offers all the registers of a companion of darkness in league with devilish powers, with his dark hued Intonation. He sings , however, with a line, never sounding artificial or metallic, but keeps his middle register balanced. The Icelander, almost a lyrical bel canto baritone, yet also possesses a natural and mighty power of voice. Thus he is a great fit for this multi-dimensional character.

“Icelandic baritone Hrólfur Sæmundsson is an inspired, vulnerable, ultimately pitiable Macbeth at the mercy of his lady. Touching in the lyrical passages with a middle register reminiscent of Renato Bruson in the same role.