“Bombonato displayed a special quality from the moment he entered, with a natural rhythm that made each of his four characterizations believable. He nailed Jimmy Mahoney’s high C in “Nur die Nacht” from Aufstieg und Fall der Stadt Mahagonny twice in one day, a feat rarely attempted, and even less frequently achieved. His program also included “Fanny” from Fanny, “I Am Adolpho” from The Drowsy Chaperone, which elicited much laughter from the audience, and “E lucevan le stelle” from Tosca. “Bombonato is both a strong actor and a formidable singer,” an apt depiction of what sets the Lenya Competition apart.”

“Felipe Barbosa Bombonato... brings down the house as Gus/Growltiger, mingling a lighthearted comedy routine with a truly impressive operatic duet. ”

“Felipe Bombonato... was made for the role. He was light hearted, funny and a talented actor who knew how to play the character the right way.”