“Charles Blandy possesses a clear, focused, gorgeous tenor voice which he uses with keen intelligence and musicianship. His stunning rendition of the opening recitative, ‘Comfort ye,’ set the tone for the rest of the evening.” — Joyce Tamer, Worcester Telegram & Gazette

“One of the most engrossing concerts in ages … The songs cover a wide range of emotion and subject matter, and Blandy was in fine command throughout the evening, singing invariably on pitch and providing ringing high notes or lovely falsetto as suitable … One emerged into the cold night with gratitude for a highly […]

“Blandy was an imposing Evangelist, his focused tenor an ideal vehicle for plain-spoken clarity — which only intensified the most painful moments, in which Bach adds anguished curlicues describing Peter’s “bitter weeping” or the scourging of Jesus.” — Lloyd Schwartz, Boston Phoenix “… [E]specially memorable [was] … evangelist Charles Blandy’s single, long, woeful cry expressing […]

“… The evening contained one real knockout: Rautavaara’s arresting song cycle “Die Liebenden” … Tenor Charles Blandy gave a marvelous performance, his voice ringing out above a dark swirling cauldron of strings.” — Jeremy Eichler, Boston Globe

“Charles Blandy, a versatile tenor with agility, endless breath, and vigorous high notes sang the role of Lurcanio” — Gary Freeman, Goldberg Early Music Magazine

“Sang… with fervor and freshness.” — Steven Brown, Charlotte Observer