"But the tenor of the king’s son Idamante (Samuel Boden) floats pure and radiant above everything; which makes him, who only wants good for everyone, a natural victim. For the second half, Boden‘s portrayal of the unfortunate, all-loving Idamante is downright touching."Hundert 11 Online, 6 November 2021"Idamante benefits from the distinguished musicality of Samuel Boden"Diapason, 27 September 2021"In the character of Idamante, the son of King Idomenee, Samuel Boden shone, a high tenor, charming, even tender.'Opera Actual Online, 9 November 2021"Orfeo, offering unfailingly stylish singing in the midst of the demanding choreographed moves. His honeyed timbre and the way he audibly relished the text made the plaintive lyricism of the role most moving ★★★★★"Bachtrack, 11th February 2020"Rameau casts the part for a high tenor in drag, and Samuel Boden excels in a series of outrageous costumes by designer Christopher Oram: green sparkly swimsuit with matching flippers; peacock-tailed tutu; over-the-top wedding dress."The Guardian, 1st June 2024 ★★★★
"But the tenor of the king’s son Idamante (Samuel Boden) floats pure and radiant above everything; which makes him, who only wants good for everyone, a natural victim. For the second half, Boden‘s portrayal of the unfortunate, all-loving Idamante is downright touching."Hundert 11 Online, 6 November 2021
"Idamante benefits from the distinguished musicality of Samuel Boden"Diapason, 27 September 2021
"In the character of Idamante, the son of King Idomenee, Samuel Boden shone, a high tenor, charming, even tender.'Opera Actual Online, 9 November 2021
"Orfeo, offering unfailingly stylish singing in the midst of the demanding choreographed moves. His honeyed timbre and the way he audibly relished the text made the plaintive lyricism of the role most moving ★★★★★"Bachtrack, 11th February 2020
"Rameau casts the part for a high tenor in drag, and Samuel Boden excels in a series of outrageous costumes by designer Christopher Oram: green sparkly swimsuit with matching flippers; peacock-tailed tutu; over-the-top wedding dress."The Guardian, 1st June 2024 ★★★★