Reviews
Sparafucile - Rigoletto, Opera Columbus
"Bass Samuel De Palma blessed with the strongest, most-compelling male voice on stage, vitually growled out the sinister role of Sparafucile and earned bravos rather than hisses from the crowd at the opera's end."
Barbara Zuck, Columbus Dispatch
Requiem - Verdi and Un Ballo in Maschera, Malta Astra Theatre (celebrating 7,000 years of Mediterranea)
"...another singer who sang in un Ballo in Maschera whose qualities could be really appreciated in this performance was the bass. Samuel De Palma has a deep voice equally at ease and mellow in its higher ranges. He was confident in his solo sections, such as in the Confutatis and he shaped his phrases beautifully (the introduction of the quartet Salve me with the Choir). His voice blended well with that of the other three soloists, contributing to a sound that was at once homogeneous and characterful."
Cecilia Xuerel, The Malta Herald
Aida - Ramfis, New Jersey State Opera
"The real surprise was the Chilean Bass-Baritone Samuel De Palma. At intermission he was the big topic. One singing maven described him as 'a cavernous voice.' Unlike many cavernous voices Mr. De Palma has a buzz in it which acts as a focus. He was more effective in the bass range. The higher passages were far better than merely acceptable, but he is lower than a Verdi Baritone."
Paul Somers, Star Ledger Music Critic
Aida - Ramfis, Teatro Colon
"Mr. De Palma has surpassed all expectations. His lower and middle registers are just marvelous."
The Boca Journal, Buenas Aires, Argentina
Aida - King, New Jersey State Opera
"De Palma scored again in a memorable rendering as pharaoh in Aida under the baton of Maestro Alfredo Silipigni."
Michael Redmond, Star-Ledger Music Critic
Andrea Chenier - Fourquier-Tinville, PalmBeach Opera
"Mr. De Palma gave an extraordinary portrayal of the evil prosecutor Fouquier-Tinville. Bravo Mr. De Palma."
Scott Andrews, Palm Beach News
Concert, New York State University College, Oneonta
Orpheus Music Department - "De Palma possesses a rare sense of drama and vocal expression with a passion that is no longer seen on stage. His legato and passaggio are extremely exquisite."
J. Scott, Oneonta Press, New York State University College, Oneonta
Macbeth - Banquo, Uruguay Opera
"Internationally acclaimed, Bass Samuel De Palma was a revelation for this reporter. He possesses an astounding lower register in addition to fine musicianship."
El Diario, Uruguay
Messa di Gloria - Puccini, Westfield
"The soloist, tenor Mark Bleeke and Bass Samuel De Palma, were distinguished."
Henry Wyatt, The Westfield Leader
Messiah, Westfield Choral Society, Evelyn Bleeke, Conductor
"The tremendous power under the voice of Mr. De Palma and the flexibility on the speed of the Messiah Arias were outstanding. Good luck to you Mr. De Palma and thank you. You were terrific!"
Y. Smith, The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Times
Nabucco - Zaccaria, Teatro Colon, Argentina
"Mr. De Palma was magnificent. In fact, after his performance was all over what more could I expect?"
Nino Menequeti, Basso at Teatro Colon
Samuel De Palma is an internationally acclaimed singer who has been called “the last of the greats.” He is one of the few singers trained in the traditional Bel Canto style. He has received outstanding reviews from performances around the world, and has performed with numerous opera greats, including the late Luciano Pavarotti, with whom he also shared a favorite vocal teacher.