Mark Walters

La forza del destino – Don Carlo – Da Corneto Opera
“As Don Carlo, baritone Mark Walters generated vocal fury”
- Chicago Sun Times April 19, 2007

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

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

Susannah - Blitch - Florida State Universtiy
"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

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

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

The Corps of Discovery (Professional Premiere) - Capt. William Clark - Opera Memphis
"Leading the cast and the expedition were Mark Walters as Capt. William Clark and Randolph Locke as Capt. Meriwether Lewis. Both possessed forceful voices and were compelling on stage”
- Commercial Appeal Arts and Theater April 27, 2004

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