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“In my mind, any discussion of "Showboat" starts with its most famous song – the magnificent 'Ol Man River.' It is the absolute jewel in the crown within Kern's score, and when placed in the hands of a singer who can master its challenges, it is an automatic highlight. In baritone Kenneth Overton, Pensacola Opera has a singer who more than masters 'Ol Man River.' Overton who plays Joe, absolutely soars, and prepare for chills when the male chorus adds their voices to the mix.”
Andy Metzger – Penscola News Journal, January 22, 2010
Showboat - Pensacola Opera
“Among the soloists, Kenneth Overton impressed during his bass arias. He sings with both warmth and power, and held his own against the trumpet in the famous aria 'The Trumpet shall sound.'”
Jeffrey Johnson– www.greenwichtime.com, December 27, 2009
Messiah - Mendelssohn Choir of Connecticut
“Kenneth Overton was fabulous in the title role. He sang with great assurance and strength, and his acting was breathtaking.”
Mark Kanny – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, February 17, 2009
Porgy and Bess - Opera Theater of Pittsburgh
“Baritone Kenneth Overton simply melted away all fear of the sea 'on the beach at night alone.' Throughout the work he was able to use the fullness of his voice, as well as the soulful lightness of his high notes in nostalgic moments.”
Samuel Black– Duluth News Tribune, 2008
Vaughan-Williams' Sea Symphony - Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra
“For me, however, the truly exceptional performance of this production came from Kenneth Overton as Porgy. His sheer vocal power; a ringing, resonant baritone that seemed to emanate from deep within body and soul; could have carried the whole show on its own. But beyond this, he seemed to possess an intuitive sense of the character that not only projected itself compellingly to the audience, but enriched and enhanced the other roles as well.”
Stephen Thomas – Modesto Bee, February 26, 2008
Porgy and Bess - Townsend Opera Players (CA)
“Baritone Overton also succeeds in the limited space, bringing dignity to his killjoy mission to Violetta.”
Anita Donovan – The Times, November 11, 2007
La Traviata - Boheme Opera (NJ)