Critical Acclaim

New York City - March 29, 2008 - "Tenor Brian Cheney, protégé of Metropolitan Opera tenor Jerry Hadley, gave his recital debut at Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall on Saturday evening. Cheney exhibited such control, expressiveness and pure vocal beauty that he certainly had the full house at Weill Recital Hall in the palm of his hand all evening." Read the full review

The Day - "With a voice strong yet unforced, (as Edgardo) he was gripping in the final scene ,...the singular performance by Cheney alone was worth the price of admission."

The Daily Gazette - "Tenor Brian Cheney was a revelation. A protégé of the late Jerry Hadley, Cheney's voice was like spun gold. He seemed to dwell on his notes, basking in their loveliness. Each phrase was sculpted, each word was cleanly enunciated. Not just a gorgeous voice, Cheney showed imagination as he altered his colors or use of vibrato."