Praise for Hilley, Hernandez in Bard Summerscape's "Dimitrij"
"Singing the title role of Dimitrij, tenor Clay Hilley shows why he deserves to be on the stage of major opera companies. In the punishing role, which is murderously long and physically and emotionally trying, Hilley is extraordinary. He has a large voice, whose dynamics are in complete control. From impassioned whispers to great outcries of pain and joy, he thrills. His performances going forward include the Metropolitan, San Francisco and Dallas Operas. With that cutting heldentenor edge ready for action in the voice, and also a lyric line, Hilley is primed for the future. As Dimitrij he engaged in some of Dvorak’s loveliest melodies. . . Among the other male roles, Levi Hernandez as Shuisky, protector of the Orthodox Russian flame, was slimy and articulate at once. He too has a large voice that pleases the ear." -BerkshireFineArts.com