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Two of the supporting voices were exceptionally fine, beginning with baritone Michael Chioldi as Sharpless. Here was a consul who made an impact in every one of the acts, and this is the first time I can remember thinking I wish Puccini had written some more for Sharpless to do. Chioldi has a big, rich voice that stood equal in his exchanges with Borsi and Valenti, his singing gave the character real presence, and that did a lot to help fill out the drama.

PalmBeachArtsPaper.com

Baritone Michael Chioldi sang Sharpless, the American consul, about as well as it can be sung, with a rich, powerful voice that filled out the back story for this secondary figure (and audience approval was clear at curtain).

PalmBeachPost.com

As Sharpless, the baritone Michael Chioldi handled the role in an assured, confident manner, conveying moral decency and concern for Pinkerton’s victims, all with a subtlety and realism that allowed him to show disapproval for Pinkerton with a glance or gesture. His grave voice worked well with Valenti’s brighter instrument, radiating compassion in Io so che alle sue pene and at the end of the opera.

South Florida Classical Review

Michael Chioldi is a lovely Sharpless with all the necessary compassion and a strong voice.

The cast of Lyric Opera of Kansas City's Turandot included a fine trio with Ping sung by Michael Chioldi, (the evening's loveliest voice).

Michael Chioldi also delivers as Enrico. It has been quite a while since I've heard a baritone who can produce as rich a sound and so much vividly communicative phrasing into Enrico's Act 1 aria. Throughout, Chioldi uses his vocal and dramatic resources in rewarding fashion.

Baritone Michael Chioldi was also a vocal delight. His solid and ringing top notes must make him the envy of many of his colleagues.The two high G’s he sang in his first aria “Cruda funesta smania” were quite thrilling.

Mr. Chioldi’s duet with Lucia was one of the high points of the performance. Enrico and Lucia pulling forth all of the emotion and drama in the music.

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