Guildhall School of Music and Drama
London, England, Greater London, United Kingdom

Theseus was sung by baritone Josep-Ramon Olivé, who ‘in recording’ gave a noble account of the role, generally restrained in demeanour except in occasional moments of extreme passion. His voice has a roundness and muscularity that makes it a powerful instrument – he rose easily above the orchestra, but I was impressed by the sensitive text-based approach that he adopted in his singing." "Olivé was on stage again as Alexandre with the same sturdy qualities as before, but indulging in hammy acting worthy of Rossini’s operas,