Arkel im Grand-Théâtre de Genève

News & Presse: Okt. 27 2025 | Bachtrack

...most striking of them all Nicolas Testé as Arkel, whose rich, dark tones filled the stage, radiating kindness in an ambiguous world.

„…most striking of them all Nicolas Testé as Arkel, whose rich, dark tones filled the stage, radiating kindness in an ambiguous world.“

Bachtrack

„Nicolas Testé prête à Arkel une autorité qui repose sur une assise grave bien ancrée, un legato tenu sans lourdeur, et une articulation homogène sur tout l’ambitus. Les graves se posent avec naturel, la colonne d’air reste régulière, et si quelques rares notes extrêmes cherchent l’appui dans l’acte IV, l’intonation se stabilise aussitôt pour laisser la parole rayonner.“

Ôlyrix

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Des Grieux im Opernhaus Zürich

News & Presse: Sep. 26 2025 | Opera Diary

In the role of the Comte des Grieux, Nicolas Testé was both dignified and emotionally restrained, a perfect embodiment of aristocratic authority. Yet in his duets with Manon and his son, moments of vulnerability and sorrow broke through his controlled exterior, adding unexpected emotional resonance. His presence gave weight to the generational and moral conflicts at the heart of the opera.

„Nicolas Testé, as the Count des Grieux, the father of Manon’s lover, possessed a smooth and well-projected bass, his interpretation conveying the requisite gravitas.“

Operawire

„In the role of the Comte des Grieux, Nicolas Testé was both dignified and emotionally restrained, a perfect embodiment of aristocratic authority. Yet in his duets with Manon and his son, moments of vulnerability and sorrow broke through his controlled exterior, adding unexpected emotional resonance. His presence gave weight to the generational and moral conflicts at the heart of the opera.“

Opera Diary

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Als Frère Laurent ins Staatsoper Berlin

News & Presse: Nov. 11 2024 | Online Merker

So kommt es, dass von den Hauptrollen die einzige uneingeschränkt affirmativ zu beurteilende Leistung Nicolas Testé als Frère Laurent bietet.

„Aus dem Ensemble sticht ansonsten Nicolas Testé als kraftvoll klingender Frère Laurent positiv heraus“

BZ Berlin

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Norma at Palm Beach Opera

News & Presse: Apr. 06 2024

„As Oroveso, Norma’s father and leader of the Gauls, the bass-baritone Nicolas Testé sang with effortless authority and a dark vocal gleam. Clad in red and gold, carrying a staff, he was a convincing portrait of tribal leadership.“

South Florida Classical Review

„Bass-baritone Nicolas Testé was a cavernous voice in the role of Oroveso. His character made several proclamations during scenes and shared a paternal relationship with the character of Norma.“

Palm Beach Daily News

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Roméo et Juliette at Washington National Opera

News & Presse: Nov. 07 2023

„…I was most taken by bass Nicolas Testé, whose magnificent Frère Laurent made a potentially dull wedding quite captivating (doubly so his one-note description of Juliet’s deceptive poison), and who did impressive double-duty as the Duke of Verona.“

The Washington Post

„French bass Nicolas Testé brought a puissant, refined elder presence to the roles of Frère Laurent… and the Duke of Verona.“

Washington Classical Review

„Bass Nicolas Testé sang the roles for both the Duke of Verona and Frére Laurent. His beautiful voice and singing readily take command of the stage“

Opera Gene

„Nicolas Testé as Frère Laurent… [was] superb in [his] respective role[s].“

Broadway World

„…Nicolas Testé’s comforting bass gave her partner in crime, Frere Laurent, a thoughtful authority.“

Parterre

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