Features and Review
In Review
Zorro with Opera San Jose
“Special mention must be given to… bass-baritone Jesus Vicente Murillo as Sergeant Gomez who knowingly supplied the necessary buffo in his role as Moncada’s adjunct, and supplied great Papageno-like charm as the intended husband of Luisa.” - OperaToday.com
Comic relief comes in the form of the couple Sergeant Gomez, portrayed by bass-baritone Jesús Vicente Murillo, and Luisa, performed by Arianna Rodriguez…Both voices are attractive and true.” - Cordellreports.com
“Vibrant, vigorous bass-baritone” - Theatre Eddys
“The singers are always the highlight of any performance at this opera house, and this was no exception. From top to bottom it was a fine cast. I liked… love interest, bass-baritone Jesús Vicente Murillo (Sergeant José Maria Gomez).” - The Opera Tattler
Candide with Opera Tampa
“Highlights from the show include: Jesus Vincent Murillo as the optimistic… Pangloss” - CFMT.blog
La Boheme with Opera San Jose
“Exuberant musician Schaunard (the affable, animated Jesus Vicente Murillo)” - Operaville
Adriana Lecouvreur with Pittsburgh Festival Opera
“The cast was completed by the sturdy bass-baritone of Jesus Vincente Murillo, who revealed a vivacious interpretation of Il Principe di Bouillon” - Viardot vs Grisi
The Magic Flute with Nashville Opera
“Murillo fills the comedic shoes not only with debauchery and buffoonery, but with a formidable stage presence and impressive vocals as Papageno” - The Frenetic Peripatetic
Scalia/Ginsburg with Opera Ithaca
“In this role, bass-baritone Jesús Vicente Murillo, appealing to a power higher than the Supreme Court…channels the frightening sepulchral tones of Don Giovanni’s Commendatore.” - Ithaca.com
Le Nozze di Figaro with Portland Opera
“A quick-witted duplicitous energy bunny” - OrArtsWatch
Jesús Vicente Murillo’s Figaro exhibited energy and style with a robust baritone - Northwest Reverb
Carmen with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
“Bass-Baritone, Jesus Vicente Murillo, proved a scene-stealer as the officious, pompous, wannabe-Franco Zuniga”
-Opera News (July 2022)
Gianni Schicchi/Buoso’s Ghost with Michigan Opera Theater
“As enthusiastic drinker Betto, baritone Jesús Vicente Murillo was utterly loveable, with an expansive sound and easy stage presence.”
-Opera News (June 2020)
Don Giovanni with Bare Opera
“…Masetto (the excellent Jesus Murillo)”
-Voce di Meche 2019
The Little Prince with Utah Opera
-Utah Arts Review 2019
“Businessman (played efficiently and wonderfully by Jesús Vicente Murillo)”
-Utah Theater Bloggers 2019
“Fun-paced, comical, and characterized”
-Front Row Reviewers 2019
Moby Dick with Utah Opera
-Opera News, April 2018
-Limelight Magazine, January 2018
- Opera Chaser, January 2018
-Opera Wire, January 2018
"Jesús Vicente Murillo did admirable double duty as Captain Gardiner and a Spanish Sailor"
-Opera Today, January 2018
"Standouts included... Jesús Vicente Murillo as the captain of a passing ship."
-Salt Lake Tribune, January 2018
The Girl of the Golden West with Michigan Opera Theater
-Encore Michigan, March 2017
Features and Articles
Art Pianos For All & Utah Symphony | Utah Opera Unite to Present Pop-Up Community Concerts
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera takes note of Art Pianos for All
https://www.parkrecord.com/entertainment/utah-symphony-utah-opera-takes-note-of-art-pianos-for-all/
Utah Opera's 40th Anniversary Season Continues with PAGLIACCI and GIANNI SCHICCHI
Utah Opera’s 40th Anniversary Season Continues with New Production of Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer’s “Moby-Dick”, January 20-28
http://www.shumanassociates.net/artist.php?id=utahsymphonyutahopera&aview=news&nid=9241
