October 2009

Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions - Winner!

"His performance was 'the best I’ve ever heard Jonathan sing, he took risks and gave 100%'"

- David McDade, quoted in the Seattle Opera Blog

Full review at:

http://seattleopera.blogspot.com/2009/11/met-national-council-auditions-round-1.html

September 2009

La Bohème, Vashon Opera

Full review at:

http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/vashon/vib/opinion/60309132.html

June 2009

Simon Boccanegra, Puget Sound Concert Opera

"His voice was commanding as was his characterization."

- Seattle blogger "Geoduck"

Full review at:

http://community.livejournal.com/seattle_opera/17703.html

March/April, 2009

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Seattle Opera Young Artist Program

Full reviews at:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2008949605_zart03youngopera.html

 

http://www.gatheringnote.org/?p=2244

November, 2008

Le Nozze di Figaro, Kitsap Opera

"Jonathan Silvia was all quick-witted resourcefulness as Figaro."

"the stillness and grace of Silvia's Figaro"

- Bernard Jacobson

Full review at:

http://www.musicweb-international.com/SandH/2008/Jul-Dec08/figaro2311.htm

"... far beyond simply wielding an impressive bass"

"energy and charm, ... considerable presence, acted ... with a playfulness and comedic sensitivity that was quite watchable, whether you know the opera or not."

- Michael C. Moore

Full review at:

http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2008/nov/22/145figaro-a-marriage-made-in-heaven/

 

October, 2008

La Traviata, Skagit Opera

Full review at:

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20081017/ENT/710179964/1022/ENT03