David Arnot-Johnston

REVIEWS

---

(As tenor soloist “David Arnot” – my ACTRA name)

The singing verged on the divine. Tenor David Arnot performed frequently throughout the concert and was the standout of the evening.
The Globe and Mail, Deidre Kelley (Britten: Canticle I, Monteverdi: Nigra Sum, etc; with Dancemakers)

Tenor David Arnot’s spirited, stylish performance brought energy and focus to this celebratory work, which inspired the most engaging performance of the evening.
The Globe and Mail, Tamara Bernstein (Mondonville: Jubilate Deo)

Tenor David Arnot’s light sound and facile voice are perfectly suited to Handel. His performance was full of life and drama, while remaining clean and accurate.
The Hamilton Spectator, Elaine Schmidt (Handel: Messiah, with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra)

Another pleasure was tenor David Arnot’s singing of the French air…an excellent tenor…
The Globe and Mail, Ken Winters (The Worlds of Salamone Rossi, with Emma Kirkby and Tafelmusik)

David Arnot’s wonderfully facile and rich voice was the highlight of the evening…his marvellous use of dynamics and exquisite art of decoration made gorgeous music of every phrase.
The Hamilton Spectator, Hugh Fraser (Grandi: O Quam Tu Pulchra Es)

Versatile tenor David Arnot was good in several roles and best in his last, as a bright Jupiter, king of the gods.
The Globe and Mail, Ken Winters (L. Rossi: Orfeo, with Toronto Consort)

Canadian tenor David Arnot was a strong partner in the duets…the florid, virtuoso passages were beautifully shaped.
The Globe and Mail, Tamara Bernstein (Monteverdi: 1610 Vespers, with The Toronto Chamber Choir)

The dancers were sometimes accompanied by the remarkable David Arnot.
Toronto Star, Susan Walker