Mark Walters
Carmen – Escamillo – Opera Memphis
“Mark Walters (Escamillo) gave a resonant, manly performance as the competing lover.”
- The Memphis Commercial Appeal March 27, 2007
La Bohème – Marcello – Utah Festival Opera
“Marcello, played with rich intensity by Mark Walters and his baritone tones, seem to be the type that could fall in love at the drop of an octave.”
- The Utah Statesman August 12, 2006
The Pirates of Penzance – Pirate King – Nevada Opera
“Mark Walters plays the Pirate King with narcissistic swagger, and shows off his powerful voice and physical agility with a quirky sense of humor that sets the tone for a production that never takes itself seriously.”
- Jack Neal’s Master Reviews February 3, 2006
Susannah - Blitch - Florida State Universtiy
50th Anniversary Production of Carlisle Floyd's Susannnah. The production was personnally overseen by Mr. Floyd
“Guest artist Mark Walters almost stole the evening with his riveting portrayal of the Rev. Olin Blitch, a traveling preacher. It is important that this character be played with some sympathy, or the opera will be out of balance. Mr. Walters was able to do that while keeping the audience at a bit of a distance from the reverend. His rich, booming voice is just part of the reason it is believable that the people of the village would follow his lead.”
- Tallahassee Democrat November 6, 2005
Die Fledermaus – Dr. Falke – Sarasota Opera
“Several important supporting singers are needed to make this opera really shine. Stephen Eisenhard as the warden and Mark Walters as Dr. Falke were outstanding. Walters in particular performs with a voice that is memorable.”
- St. Petersburg Times March 13, 2006
Annie Get Your Gun - Frank Butler - Utah Festival Opera
“Crack shot Frank Butler (Mark Walters), commanded and got attention. The tall, handsome singer possesses a magnificently resonant voice and unforced dramatic ability, making his role look easy.”
- The Salt Lake Tribune July 11, 2005
Die Zauberflöte - Papageno - Sarasota Opera
“Mark Walters, as Papageno, was a pure delight as he moved around the stage creating an aura of incomprehension while he prepared for the ritual of entry into the temple and later when he was seduced by an old crone who, in reality, was Papagena, a lusty young woman. Walters carried off this role with great enthusiasm and his supple baritone fit in nicely with the other singers”
- Venice Gondolier March 3, 2004
Le nozze di Figaro - Count - Dayton Opera
“The Count and Countess are a special 'Bankston Magic' story. Adrienne Danrich and Mark Walters were Artists in Residence with Dayton Opera only a few seasons ago. Both handled their major roles with confidence and vocal excellence. Mark Walters made a handsome Count who was able to portray his somewhat muddled character without making him an ogre.”
- The Oakwood Register October 26, 2004
Così fan tutte - Guglielmo - Nevada Opera
“John Pickles, a comedic Ferrando, and Mark Walters, a posturing Guglielmo, came close to being as much fun as the Marx Brothers in the legendary “A Night at the Opera.”
- Jack Neal’s Master Reviews August 25, 2006
Ariadne auf Naxos – Harlequin – Sarasota Opera
“Mark Walters' Harlequin delivered a sweet ballad to the lovelorn princess.”
- St. Petersburg Times March 5, 2002
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