“A notable bright spot…was the Papageno of Patrick Carfizzi. A master of movement and gesture whose grace seemed worthy of a trained dancer or mime, Carfizzi gave a brilliant rendition of the lovable bird-catcher. Whether in his arias, such as “Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja,” or in ensembles such as “Bei Männern,” Carfizzi’s bass-baritone filled the hall with beautifully phrased German, elegant lyricism and compelling musicality.”
Marcia J Citron, Opera News