PRESS & REVIEWS
“Jago was stunningly sung and acted by Javier Arrey [who] manages to give shape to the jealous demon within Otello”
“Javier Arrey’s Jago menaced and connived but did so subtly and with a voice so lovely to listen to that his scheming seemed all the more threatening”
“I have been consistently impressed by Mr.Arrey’s natural vocal talent; his ability to perform, not just sing, a wide array of roles; and the star quality that draws patrons to his performances…”
“The absolutely winner of the night it was the baritone Javier Arrey, he sang with the precise spirit, interpreting each one of the words, always with the inflections, phrasing and adecuated articulations; his wonderful technique allow him to show his gorgeous and beautiful voice; also we have to say that his privileged “tessitura”, allow him to abord in perfect way the low and high notes with the most complete solvency…”
“Throughout Chile, Mr.Arrey is recognized as a brilliant and remarkable opera singer whose contributions to Chilean culture have brought international attention to opera in our country; Mr.Arrey was the first Chilean singer ever chosen by Plácido Domingo to join his exclusive group of artists at the Washington National Opera in DC.”
“From his entrance in Act Two, the singer’s first utterance “Jardins de L’Alcazar” sent notice that THE VOICE had arrived, and his rendition of his opening number “Leonor, viens!” with its carefully modulated phrasing and endless legato lines, as well as the complete domination of the cabaletta’s high tessitura, virtually stopped the show…”
“It was amazing with what easiness and assuredness he sang Marcello, with all the high and low notes, cantabile and marcato and how he built up the role, light and emotional”
“But once Alphonse, the king, and Léonor, his mistress (the “favorite” of the title), squared off in a duet, the evening began to strike sparks–thanks to Javier Arrey, an ardent and warm baritone as Alphonse…time and again, it was Arrey who gave the warmth.”
“But I’d say that Javier Arrey, shouldering most of the solo chores, was the best baritone we’ve had here in Carmina…”
“Baritone Javier Arrey ‘s superbly lyrical and moving rendition of his brief solo…”
“Javier Arrey is an outstanding young singer. He possesses a voice of unusual beauty, flexibility, character and elegance allowing him to be successful in title roles of a very wide variety…”
AWARDS
“Congressional Medal of Honor” | 2017
September 2017: “Congressional Medal of Honor” (Congress of Chile); in recognition of his artistic career and social labor bringing the Opera to populations who have no access to live performances.
Operalia 2011 (Moscow) | CulturArte Prize
