“The four soloists engaged (soprano Federica Lombardi, tenor Michael
Schade, mezzo-soprano Veronica Simeoni, and bass Mark Steven Doss) did
their best: very successful was the famous recitative with which the vocal
section of the last movement of the Symphony opens, articulated with great
incisiveness and effectiveness by the American bass…)”
Stefano Pagliantini, Musica
“Bass Mark S. Doss introduces the Ode to Joy with a solid vocal production.”
Luca Benvenuti, Non Solo Cinema
“Of good level were the four soloists starting with bass Mark S.Doss,
vigorous, luminous vocality, and elegant phrasing…”
Alessandro Arnoldo, Artes News
“Vocally, Federica Lombardi, Veronica Simeoni, Michael Schade, and Mark S.
Doss were impressive.”
Monika Wogrolly, Living Culture