IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA
Gioachino Rossini, Opera Australia
"Renowned for his agility, Sharma delivered rapid-fire coloratura with clarity and top notes with absurd ease."
"As Count Almaviva in disguise, Shanul Sharma disappears into the role earnestly. His tenor voice is clear and emotive, conveying a genuine sense of longing and affection"
"An impressive upper extension to his range and exceptional vocal agility made Shanul Sharma a logical choice for the role of Almaviva. His ornamentation had fluent clarity and even the highest notes were completely free and ringing. Sharma also has an extremely pleasant vocal timbre that has seemed to gain in overall strength and ease both dramatically and vocally, over the years."
"Shanul Sharma's Count Almaviva offered a lyrical and flexible tenor, his voice warm and emotive, particularly in the more emotive passages.
Sporting theatrical charm and moving an easy fit into comic roles, Sharma also stamped his own vocal style on the role by incorporating some exciting embellishments that brought freshness to the score."