Samuel Boden as Boy/Young King, Barrington-Cook and Barbara Hannigan – Lessons in Love and Violence: ROH May 2018. Photo by Stephen Cummiskece “…one can only admire the valiant ensemble performance, with…tenor Samuel Boden’s pure-toned royal successor…making the most of [his] very demanding part…” Independent, 11th May 2018 “Samuel Boden makes a pivotal contribution as the Boy” What’s on Stage, 11th May 2018 “For the cast, I have nothing but praise:…Sam Boden makes his mark as the boy king with a nasty surprise up his royal sleeve.” The Telegraph, 11th May 2018 “Samuel Boden is inspired casting as the Boy, growing...
“…Samuel Boden’s sweetly eloquent ‘Audi coelum’ (with sensitive echoes from Benedict Hymas) are exceptionally beautiful.”Gramophone May 2018
I have been featured in an article written by Clare Colvin for Express in which we discuss the role of Boy / Young King which George Benjamin created for me in his latest opera Lessons in Love and Violence. The piece will premier at the Royal Opera House on 10th May 2018.
Samuel Boden as Telemachus: ROH / Roundhouse, January 2018. Photo by Stephen Cummiskey “there are some unforgettable moments from a very strong cast…Samuel Boden’s sweet-toned Telemachus careering round the stage on a tandem while singing divinely.” Independent, 11th January 2018 “Samuel Boden turns in a great performance as Ulysses’s nimble son Telemachus, disaffected under headphones, obsessed with Helen of Troy.” Culture Whisper, 11th January 2018 “The headphone-toting Telemachus, Samuel Boden, was striking both visually and vocally.” Seen and Heard International, 12th January 2018 “The Telemachus here, Samuel Boden, was touching, vulnerable” What’s On Stage, 11th January 2018 “The production is...
“Samuel Boden: ‘perfect for Blow’s vivid vocal lines’.”The Observer, 8 October 2017
Following a busy year of touring I am looking forward to working on a few projects in London: Early Opera Company | Wigmore Hall | 8th December 2017 A festive concert featuring three of Charpentier’s most popular works. Tickets on sale via the Wigmore Hall website. Arcangelo | Wigmore Hall | 31st December 2017 Marking the countdown to the New Year with celebratory odes for St Cecilia’s Day – Henry Purcell’s Welcome to all the Pleasures of 1683 and John Blow’s Begin the Song of 1684 – and two rousing Gloria settings. Tickets on sale via the Wigmore Hall website. The...
