Mayes, Mechavich, and Slack impress in Atlanta Opera's "Dead Man Walking"
"Mayes is the quintessential De Rocher. He has performed the role in eight productions, and to date, nobody does it better. Mayes...
In Review: Mayes in Seattle Opera "Il trovatore"
"baritone Michael Mayes made a vital, vivid di Luna" -Seattle Times Read full review.
In Review: McIntyre, Riesen, and Mayes excel in Des Moines Metro Opera "Glory Denied"
"a flawless, kaleidoscopic staging by the abundantly gifted director, Kristine McIntyre. The central playing space has audience members...
In Review: Piper, Mayes, Mechavich, and McIntyre in Madison opera's "Cav/Pag"
"The two are given handsome visual presentations. . . Kristine McIntyre’s staging, some points aside, is imaginative, again, especially...
Opera News: Mayes "thrilling" in Pittsburgh Opera "Moby Dick"
"Pittsburgh Opera – Moby Dick“the stentorian but smooth-toned Starbuck of Michael Mayes, a wonderful vocalist whose ringing sound was...
In Review: Mayes and McEuen impress in Atlanta Opera "Sweeney Todd"
"Mayes makes for a compellingly sinister and seething Sweeney, internally miserable but taking an outwardly visible delight in planning...
In Review: McIntyre and Mayes enjoy success in Pittsburgh Opera's "Moby Dick"
“I had previously seen Mr. Mayes in Washington National Opera’s Dead Man Walking; I think he might be even more impressive as Starbuck. ....
Press Roundup- Michael Mayes in "Dead Man Walking" at the Barbican in London with the BBC
‘In last night’s performance of Dead Man Walking at the Barbican, Michael Mayes was nothing short of sensational. Physically, he looked...
Mayes a "revelation" in Dead Man Walking with the BBC Orchestra at the Barbican
"As the initially unremorseful De Rocher, the baritone Michael Mayes was a revelation. . . this was an unforgettable performance." -The...
Mayes "impeccable" and a "standout" in Teatro Real Madrid's "Dead Man W
“Michael Mayes debuted at Teatro Real with a moving performance and earned the biggest applause of the night.” –europapress Read full...