Metropolitan Opera debut

News: Apr 11 2014

Nicolas made an impressive debut in the role of Colline in Puccini’s La bohéme at The Metropolitan Opera’s in March. Reviewers cited Mr. Testé’s moving performance, stating: “In his company debut, Nicolas Testé brought dark hues with a hint of buffo bounce to the role of Colline, singing a ‘Vecchia zimarra’ that was straightforward, but tender nonetheless.” (New York Classical Review)

“That sense of loss was also beautifully depicted by Nicolas Testé’s Colline during his famed ‘Vecchia zimarra, senti.’ Testé’s voice caressed each phrase, underlying a far deeper meaning than just the loss of the garment; in his pained singing, the listener could grasp Colline’s understanding of the tragedy taking place. His final ‘addio’ was held out for a few moments, furthering this sense of loss.” (Latinos Post)

Nicolas travels to Opéra national de Paris in June to sing the role of Dr. Grenvil in Verdi’s romantic tragedy, La traviata. A spectacular cast joins Mr. Testé, including Diana Damrau as Violetta Valéry, Francesco Demuro as Alfredo Germont and Ludovic Tézier as Giorgio Germont. Daniel Oren and Francesco Ivan Ciampa conduct the Orchestre et Choeur de l’Opéra national de Paris.

La bohème / The Metropolitan Opera

Press: Mar 31 2014 | David Salazar | Latinos Post

That sense of loss was also beautifully depicted by Nicolas Teste's Colline during his famed "Vecchia zimarra, senti." Teste's voice caressed each phrase, underlying a far deeper meaning than just the loss of the garment; in his pained singing, the listener could grasp Colline's understanding of the tragedy taking place. His final "addio" was held out for a few moments, furthering this sense of loss.

Vivien Schweitzer | The New York Times
The other three bohemians were all excellent: Massimo Cavalletti as Marcello, Patrick Carfizzi as Schaunard and Nicolas Testé, making his house debut as Colline with an elegantly sung “Vecchia zimarra.”

Eric C. Simpson | New York Classical Review
In his company debut, Nicolas Testé brought dark hues with a hint of buffo bounce to the role of Colline, singing a “Vecchia zimarra” that was straightforward, but tender nonetheless.

Cancellation of “I puritani”

News: Jul 08 2014

Nicolas Testé deeply regrets that the two concert performances of Bellini’s „I puritani“ scheduled for July 17 and 29, 2014 have been cancelled by the promoter at short notice. Nicolas Testé had been very much looking forward to these performances. No replacement dates are planned with Nicolas Testé. Ticket holders are asked to contact the promoter Vita e Voce directly.