He had us wondering just how low he could go and still remain audible, and in the second [aria], how flexible and lyrical a dark register can be. He was triumphant in both cases.
Reed coupled with Edward Nelson for a scene from Britten's Billy Budd ... was deeply and unexpectedly moving.
Reed [King of Egypt] was steady and stentorian as a ruling figure
Reed sang with considerable presence as the King of Egypt.
Bass Anthony Reed, an Adler scholar, commands as a youthful King of Egypt.
Just as impressive... [was the] resplendently resonant singing of bass Anthony Reed
Bass, Anthony Reed gave a sterling rendition of the viking song from Rimsky-Korsakov's Sadko.
Bass Anthony Reed sang with robust clarity as the King of Egypt.
Photo Credit : Andrew Bogard
