“Christopher Ventris’ Parsifal remains a confident and accomplished piece of dramatic vocalism, convincing on every level.”

“Christopher Ventris was best in the cast in dealing with the change between singing and speaking and the demands of [Mahagonny. As Jimmy Mahoney] he demonstrated his tenor’s powerful, steadfast core, and always succeeded in carrying his melodies over the large orchestra.”

“Christopher Ventris sang the rugged lumberjack Jimmy Mahoney with confidence and conviction. His silvery tone around lyrics at his simply-staged trial were as heart-breaking as they were perfectly paced.”

“Christopher Ventris demonstrated great vocal and dramatic mastery of the role [of Jimmy Mahoney], requiring his Heldentenor strength but without showing any heroism or evoking pity…Ventris maintained a slender tone whilst skilfully placing flashes of vocal colour in just the right places.”

“Christopher Ventris’ brilliantly resonant Prince Andrey”

“Christopher Ventris, one of the most experienced Wagner singers of our time, enchants with his clear tenor.”

“It is easy to understand why Christopher Ventris has become a much sought-after Parsifal: his handsome timbre is both youthful and heroic, and the ease with which he appears to project his voice is admirable.”

“Ventris has sung the title role all over the world, and remains one of its finest exponents. Never one to shout or bark, he phrases intelligently and still packs a mighty punch vocally, and matched Lang in their second act confrontation splendidly. His redemption of Amfortas brought a lump to the throat.”

“Christopher Ventris snag an imposing Max, [with] his radiant, brilliantly secure, and powerful heroic tenor”

“Christopher Ventris brought earnest, well-schooled Heldentenor tone to Max”

“He sang the role with plenty of lovely, bright tone and sensitivity.”

“Christopher Ventris brings a clear character, and a lyrical interpretation [to the role of Peter Grimes]”

“Christopher Ventris, who gave an exciting performance as Peter Grimes in Berlin two days earlier, is a great actor and sings Siegmund with a bright tone, precise diction, demonstrating great ease with the score”

“Peter Grimes was played by British tenor Christopher Ventris, who gave a remarkable interpretation of this tormented, violent character. His voice suits the role, and he overcame the difficulties of the score”

“Christopher Ventris gave an admirable performance as Parsifal: convincing acting, remarkable projection and vocal beauty.”