Calleja ‘powerful and commanding’ as Pollione at the Metropolitan Opera

“The golden voice of Joseph Calleja at least made the vocal part a joy to listen to–he sent free, radiant tone into the house all night without a hint of effort.”
Eric C. Simpson – New York Classical Review

“It was a glittering and glamorous audience of New York’s social elite who showered a cast that also featured the Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja as Pollione, the third side of Bellini’s ill-fated love triangle, with a standing ovation that went on and on and included Carlo Rizzi’s masterful leading of the superb Met Orchestra and Chorus and McVicar’s creative team … Calleja has a powerful and commanding voice that is secure in the upper register … his duet with Radvanovsky in the final scene was emotional and affecting.”
Wilborn Hampton – The Huffington Post

“Joseph Calleja brought vocal heft and physical power to Pollione …”
Kim Feltkamp – Operawire

“…  sensitive work from tenor Joseph Calleja …”
Mark McLaren – ZEALnyc