Mark S. Doss is currently receiving acclaim as Germont in Verdi’s “La traviata” at the Welsh National Opera. Read here below what the press has to say:
“Mark S Doss was impressive as Alfredo’s father, Giorgio”
Terry Canty, Rhyl Journal
“The three leads are truly outstanding, with deep, passionate performances from each of them.”
“Mark sang Georgio Germont, Alfredo’s father. From the moment he entered the stage you were taken by his impressive presence and incredible baritone voice. It is warm and rich and is the perfect tone for a man attempting to dominate his son’s relationship with Violetta with his own misguided superiority.”
South Wales Life
“A strong impression is also made by American Mark S. Doss as Alfredo’s father Giorgio, who provides gravity and pathos, and whose character serves to highlight the theme of moral hypocrisy.”
Shaun Tougher, Art Scene in Wales
“Equally strong performances come from the rest of the cast,(…) and possibly most of all of Mark S. Doss as Giorgio Germont; his nuanced presentation of what can easily be a deeply unsympathetic character is coupled with impressive technical precision, and well deserving of the enthusiastic applause it received.”
Chiara Strazzulla, Opera Scene
“That commitment is on display in spades in Act 2, where the tension ramps up as Violetta is confronted by Alfredo’s father, Giorgio Germont. The role of Germont is played superbly in this production by Mark S Doss who manages to capture both the torment of a father who is torn between his two children, and the arrogance of a man who is so clearly used to getting his own way, no matter what the cost to others. The fraught exchange between Violetta and Germont is one of the highlights of the production, played out against the backdrop of Violetta’s increasing fears about her health.”
Emma Schofield, Wales Arts Review
“….there are also beautiful soft tones and an acute feeling for situation. I like the touch of his only removing his hat in Violetta’s drawing-room when he recognises her true nature: no doubt a director’s idea, but part of a portrait very well drawn by the singer”
Stephen Walsh, The Arts Desk
“…(…) Mark S. Doss, his tense, inhibited Giorgio Germont fits the dramatic bill expertly.”
George Hall, The Stage
“As his father, Germont, Mark S Doss brings dignity and eventual compassion to this difficult role, virtually ordering Violetta to save Alfredo’s reputation by renouncing him, but finally remorseful at the sacrifice this dying woman has made.”
Christopher Morley, Midland Music Reviews
“The role of Alfred’s father Giorgio Germont is demanding in that Germont senior is an unsympathetic character (particularly so in today’s mores) and is sung here by Mark S Doss’s, whose baritone strengthens as it reaches the finale.”
Barbara Michaels, The Reviews Hub
“Mark S Doss delivers gravitas and parental authority as Giorgio Germont, Alfredo’s father. His commanding, but gentle, presence serves to underline the morality tale at the heart of Verdi’s work.”
Leo Greenway, South Wales Argus
“She is stronger in the second act with Mark S Doss, playing Alfredo’s father Giorgio Germont, and the final dying scene. Mark S Doss has a beautiful baritone voice. He gives an excellent performance.”
Eva Marloes, Get The Chance Wales
