"(Tenor, Brian Staufenbiel) "Outstanding" (Handel's Jephtha)

LA PRESSE (Montréal) 2007

"The performances were polished, notably the ones by the Requiem's solo quartet, . . . and tenor Brian Staufenbiel. . . "

SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS 2006

"Judging by the spirited production of Kurt Weill's opera Street Scene, presented last week by the UCSC music department, Santa Cruz has another locus of arts energy and inspiration in the university's growing opera program."

METRO SANTA CRUZ 2004

"Staufenbiel's Tony [West Side Story] immediately charms the crowd. He has a powerful, captivating voice and a charismatic presence onstage. Stand out performances include those of the actors who play Maria and Tony (Puentes and Staufenbiel)."

SANTA CRUZ GOOD TIMES 2003

". . .Tenor Brian Staufenbiel, sent chills up the spine." ( Mozart's "Requiem)

SAN MATEO COUNTY TIMES 2003

"Tenor Brian Staufenbiel was a show-stopper in his single solo as the condemned swan in "Cignus ustus cantat." He mimed his way from freedom, flying above the lake, to his cruel fate as a roasted dinner. Even though sung in the original Latin, Staufenbiel's falsetto perfectly conveyed the poor bird's lament ("Misery me! Now black and roasting fiercely")."

SACRAMENTO GAZETTE 2003

"Tenor soloist Brian Staufenbiel used his clear and supple voice to good effect, delivering cleanly articulated recitatives. His aria The Enemy Said, 'I Will Pursue' was neatly and stylishly done."

SAN FRANCISCO CLASSICAL VOICE 2002

"With a pleasing tenor and charming manner, Brian Staufenbiel played Valere, the eager fop who loves Marianne."

LOS ALTOS TOWN CRIER 2001

" . . . the narrative of the Evangelist, powerfully sung in this performance by tenor Brian Staufenbiel. (He) succeeded admirably in furthering the action with his dramatic sense of pacing and dynamics-- a very model of recitative singing."

SAN FRANCISCO CLASSICAL VOICE 2001

"Tenor Brian Staufenbiel sang with style and conviction, a fine Bach tenor."

SAN FRANCISCO CLASSICAL VOICE 2000

"Tenor, Brian Staufenbiel got to show off his fabulous falsetto in 'Cignus ustus cantat' (the roasted swan) -- an unforgettable episode. The episode was gruesome and glorious."

SACRAMENTO BEE 1999

"Staufenbiel's true pitch and easy natural delivery concealed the inherent difficulty of the music's embellishments and harmonic nuances."

(SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL) 1999

". . . Staufenbiel possesses the perfect light tenor for the composer's constant coloratura, and takes full advantage of Lindoro's 'Languir per una bella.' "

PALO ALTO WEEKLY 1998

"Staufenbiel displays luminously exquisite placement, beautiful phrasing, and effortless support . . . "

REDWOOD CITY TRIBUNE 1998

"The outstanding Evangelist, Brian Staufenbiel, was not only sweet-toned but a dramatic and involved narrator."

CITY (Rochester, NY) 1997

"Tenor, Brian Staufenbiel was the most appreciated soloist for his vocal quality, his expression, and his style." (Messiah)

LA PRESSE (Montréal) 1997

"Outstanding performance by Staufenbiel . . . "

OPERA NEWS 1996