PerformancesCarl S.
Olsen
New York City Opera, Los Angeles Opera Company, Chicago Lyric, Fort Worth, Toledo Opera, Dayton Opera.
Winner - New York State Regional Metropolitan Opera Auditions.
More solo appearances at Hollywood Bowl than any other artist in the world.
"Voice of Caruso" for the movie Al Capone starring Rod Steiger.
Students on Broadway, Metropolitan Opera, N.Y.C. Opera and throughout the U.S. & Europe.
"My
career expanded on Broadway when Mr. Olsen secured my breath support and
high notes."
- Chris Innvar
"Les Miserable"
"I started in my forties with Mr. Olsen. Three
years later I signed a contract with Metropolitan Opera."
- Earl Huie
Metropolitan Opera Association
"From college student to the New York City Opera Company
in two years. Mr. Olsen builds voices."
- Linda Halber Romano
New York City Opera
Los Angeles Times:
Lerner and Loewe Get Top Treatment
" Along with Miss (Marilyn) Horne were vocalists worthy of her company. Carl Olsen, with a tenor voice that belongs in the major ranks, sang with inspiration and pliancy, notably in the haunting 'Come to Me, Bend to Me' from 'Brigadoon'..."
"... Who could resist the light touch she (Horne) and tenor Carl Olsen gave their duet, 'I Talk to the Trees,'? Olsen rightfully threw himself whole-heartedly into the interpretation of several solos, among them 'If Ever I Would Leave You' and 'Come to Me, Bend to Me.' Notes high on the staff were beautifully realized by this young tenor who like baritones Richard Fredricks and Bill Lee, has gotten to be a Bowl favorite."
- Patterson Greene
Lerner and Loewe Get Top Treatment
" Along with Miss (Marilyn) Horne were vocalists worthy of her company. Carl Olsen, with a tenor voice that belongs in the major ranks, sang with inspiration and pliancy, notably in the haunting 'Come to Me, Bend to Me' from 'Brigadoon'..."
"... Who could resist the light touch she (Horne) and tenor Carl Olsen gave their duet, 'I Talk to the Trees,'? Olsen rightfully threw himself whole-heartedly into the interpretation of several solos, among them 'If Ever I Would Leave You' and 'Come to Me, Bend to Me.' Notes high on the staff were beautifully realized by this young tenor who like baritones Richard Fredricks and Bill Lee, has gotten to be a Bowl favorite."
- Patterson Greene
'The Merry Widow' Closes Bowl Season
"Carl Olsen, tenor, was accomplished as the Frenchman, Pierre de Jolidon, shading and phrasing the role with insight, the voice responding to his every command..."
- Mimi Clar
Sigmund Romberg Classic Nostalgic And Tuneful
"Carl Olsen as Prince Karl, the lonely Prince who became King and had to forego his youthful love of a bar maid for a marriage of state, was magnificent in the role. His tenor voice penetrated the far reaches of the Mt. Hebron School auditorium and his diction was flawless."
- Frank R. Landeeth
'Gay 90s Night' Lures Big Crowd to Bowl
"Although Miss (Patricia) Morrison sang mostly solos, the audience seemed mostly to prefer the numbers which she and Olsen sang together, which included the very popular 'Merry Widow.' Handsome tenor Olsen's fine voice carried great strength of appeal throughout all the duos, but the audience most favored his solo number 'Oh, Promise Me,' which was richly applauded."
- Jo Fuller
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