CLASSICAL VOICE NORTH CAROLINA | Charlotte, NC “I was most impressed overall by Cheney, who excelled in the “Ingemisco” tenor aria. Cheney’s “Requiem aeterna dona eis” was nothing less than sublime, floating ethereally over the hushed chorus, a timeless little capsule that reminded me how live performance can triumphantly transcend any recording.” THE DAILY GAZETTE
Opera Today | “Brian Cheney was a sympathetic, clear-voiced Tom who—at the beginning—merely wanted a good life for himself and Anne, the girl on whose love he knows he can depend” READ MORE HERE LA Times | Los Angeles, CA “Brian Cheney, a strong tenor, fully embodied Tom in the progress from love-struck rube to
“Cheney, a protégé of the late Jerry Hadley, makes his strongest showing in the full-out dramatic selections like “Ma se m’è forza perderti” from Un Ballo in Maschera, “Fra poco a me ricovero” from Lucia di Lammermoor and “Vesti la giubba” where Italianate mannerism and energy carry the day.” OPERA NEWS
Follow Brian’s journey as a singer in this captivating six part documentary from the early stages of his career to the release of his debut solo album on October 8, 2013.
Follow Brian’s journey as a singer in this captivating six part documentary from the early stages of his career to the release of his debut solo album on October 8, 2013.
By Tim Lentz – Special to The New York Sun 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
