As Pinkerton in the film Madame Butterfly

United States Premiere - May, 1996
"Mr. Troxell's blustering Pinkerton is the most dramatically satisfying vocal characterization [in the film]...."
The New York Times

"Richard Troxell plays this cad with just the right mix of gusto, swagger and youthful fervor."
The Philadelphia Inquirer

"Pinkerton is played...by Richard Troxell. His voice is splendid and his manner assured..."
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times

"Dashing Richard Troxell is a suavely convincing, fervently romantic Pinkerton."
Film Journal International

Title Role in L'île de Merlin
Spoleto Festival, USA May ,2007
"Richard Troxell, a tenor, made appealing work of a series of mostly comic roles, culminating in that of Merlin."
The New York Times

"Richard Troxell...brilliantly plays multiple roles..."
Charleston Post and Courier

" Richard Troxell portrayed a rather sleazy Merlin and showed the full range of his comedic instincts in several supporting roles."
Charleston City Paper

As Tamino in The Magic Flute
Madison Opera, April,2006
"...tenor Richard Troxell,as Tamino,...was strong from the first opening line."
Wisconsin State Journal

As Christian in Cyrano de Bergerac
Opéra National de Montpellier, March, 2006

"Richard Troxell qui joue Christian est un ténor solaire et dramatique, au timbre exceptionnel."
Le Midi Libre

As Macduff in Macbeth
Portland Opera,February,2006

"The dessert was tenor Richard Troxell who responded to the world's best aria setup ( having your wife and many children murdered) by painting Macduff's romanza Ah,la paterna mano in rich curtains of spinto.... it was a glory to soak it in."
The Opera Critic

Tenor Soloist in Carmina Burana
San Francicso Symphony, November, 2005
"Tenor Richard Troxell mugged winningly during a brightly sung "Lament of the Roast Swan."
San Francicso Chronicle

As Lensky in Eugene Onegin
Cleveland Opera,October 2005

"Lensky was sung by Richard Troxell. His acting and singing were superb;whether caressing the soft phrases of "Kuda,kuda" or throwing his tantrum at Onegin, his voice rose to the challenge of the outbursts. "
Opera News

"Richard Troxell's...intensity and sensitivity to words were deeply affecting, notably in the Act II aria preceding his death by duel."
The Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Richard Troxell's tenor...makes of Lensky's farewell a moving valedictory."
The Cleveland Free Times

As Don José in Carmen (Photo)

Portland Opera
"Richard Troxell...didn't miss a beat as Don José.His performance was dramatically specific and intelligent as he progressed from upright soldier to psycho lover.His final murderous scene with Carmen outside the bullring built to a splendid intensity..."
The Oregonian

"Carmen's frequently molested officer, Don José,is played with histrionic-free conviction and ardently sung by American tenor Richard Troxell."
Wilamette Week

Portland Opera Repertory Theater, July, 2005

"This José was unusually strong and well-defined dramatically,startling Carmen with his genuine love("La fleur que tu m'avais jetée" was intimate and intense) and returning in Act IV a shell of a man,ominously quiet and eventually explosive."
Opera News OnLine

Richard Troxell,as Don José,...is fully believable."
Portland Press Herald

As Christian in Cyrano de Bergerac
L'Opéra National de Montpellier
DVD Deutsche Gramophone
"Richard Troxell sings very well and acts superbly as the hopelessly non-verbal Christian."
Opera News September,2005

As Alfredo in La Traviata
Opera Pacific, May, 2005

"...[Richard]Troxell has a well-modulated , well-supported tone, and showed quite a bit of spark in ' Ogni suo avere tal femmina' throwing the cash in Violetta's face with as much spite as one could want."
Orange County Register

As Camille in The Merry Widow
New Orleans Opera, April, 2005

"Richard Troxell was the dashing rogue Camille..."
The Times Picayune

As Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly
Portland Opera, February, 2005
"American tenor Richard Troxell is already so experienced a Pinkerton that his finely honed naval lieutenant seems the very prototype of the "ugly American" serviceman.The redeeming factor was Troxell's lovely tenor..."
Opera News April 2005

"[Richard] Troxell's smooth tenor gave Pinkerton more polish than usual."
The Oregonian

As Alfredo in La Traviata
San Diego Opera-May, 2004

"As her[Violetta's] lover, Alfredo, Richard Troxell was an endearing blend of youthful naivete and manly ardor. He supplied some handsome singing..."
The San-Diego Union Tribune

"American tenor Richard Troxell is confident and earnest as Violetta's...lover Alfredo. He sings with power and drama as well..."
North County Times


"Richard Troxell was a handsome,youthful Alfredo....He was a caring and ardent lover, and he sang his second act aria De' miei bollenti spiriti and its cabaletta, O mio rimorso, with exquisite phrasing, fine diction, and beauty of tone."
Opera japonica

As The Italian Singer in Der Rosenkavalier
Vancouver Opera-October,2004

In fact there isn't a weak singer, or actor, in this production.... "Richard Troxell's [artful] tenor couldn't be better for his cameo as the Italian tenor..."
The Globe and Mail

Title Role in Candide
Opera Pacific - March, 2004

"Richard Troxell was...a dashing Candide and a deep one in his final aria, "Nothing More Than This."
Los Angeles Times

"...tenor Richard Troxell...makes a sympathetic, pleasantly voiced Candide who can get the tender moments across."
Orange County Register

"Richard Troxell...in the title role was delightful and often profoundly moving."
San Diego Magazine

As Cassio in Otello

San Diego Opera - April 2003
"Richard Troxell's handsome and boyish Cassio sings strongly."
Los Angeles Times

"Richard Troxell made a dashing Cassio"
San Diego Union-Tribune

As Roméo in Roméo et Juliette

Fort Worth Opera - January 2003
"Tenor Richard Troxell proved to be a worthy Roméo.... Indeed, he had two of the best moments of the evening -- in the quiet farewell at the close of the balcony scene and in the energetic duel scene."
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Opera Carolina - February, 2001
"Richard Troxell stepped into one of the most difficult tenor roles in opera and didn't miss a beat, winning Thursday's audience with youthful energy and a gutsy high C."
The Charlotte Observer

Title Role in Der Zwerg

American Symphony Orchestra - June, 2002
"The afternoon's most successful performance...came... from tenor Richard Troxell....Troxell captured [the Dwarf's] poetic sensibility, admirably varying his dynamics to bring out nuances in the text and score."
Opera News

"Richard Troxell was a masterful actor of the vocal ...especially freewheeling and secure as the handsome cavalier...and frighteningly transformed when he realizes his true appearance."
ConcertoNet

"Richard Troxell gave most clarity to the text...a serious,touching performance."
ClassicsToday

Title Role in Candide

Portland Opera - May, 2002
"Richard Troxell brought seriousness yet fresh-sounding sincerity to the part [of Candide.] He filled his lament on the "death" of Cunegonde with ardent tone, beautifully produced."
Opera News

"Among the leads, tenor Richard Troxell makes a sweet-voiced, bright-eyed Candide, his good looks and sexy derring-do perfectly matched to those of
his Cunegonde ... ."
Willamette Week

As Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly

Arizona Opera - April, 2002
"Richard Troxell...by the time of the heart-stopping "Love Duet" clearly inhabited the character and all his passions and all his faults."
Arizona Daily Star

Calgary Opera - March, 2001
"American tenor Richard Troxell was the evening's Pinkerton. Physically right for the part, he possesses a voice that is well-produced and...fundamentally attractive."
Calgary Herald

Washington Opera - November, 2001
"Richard Troxell has proven himself a very fine tenor.... Troxell's dashing looks pay dividends and his unaffected acting proves ardent and touching."
The Washington Post

As Piquillo in La Périchole

Opera Company of Philadelphia - January, 2002
"Richard Troxell ...has considerable charm and a light tenor voice, both of which he deployed skillfully."
The Washington Post

"... Richard Troxell...displayed an esprit and easy elegance in singing that [marked him]...as world class...."
Philadelphia City Paper

As Nanki-Poo in The Mikado

New York City Opera - September, 2001
"...outstanding...Richard Troxell as Nanki-Poo.With...a beautifully focused tenor voice, Troxell is at all times winning...."
United Press International

"Richard Troxell's Nanki-Poo...can scarcely be bettered."
New York Magazine

As Edmondo in Manon Lescaut

Spoleto Festival USA - May, 2001
"Richard Troxell sang the Master of Ceremonies with charismatic intensity."
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Richard Troxell was a stand-out in the role of the insinuating and dominating Edmondo, the Master of Ceremonies."
Classical Voice North Carolina

As Lenski in Eugene Onegin

Arizona Opera - January, 2000
"Tenor Richard Troxell made a first-rate Lenski, deeply moving the audience with his pained soliloquy before the duel."
Tucson Citizen

Title Role in Les Contes d'Hoffmann

Minnesota Opera, October, 2006
"Richard Troxell convincingly Gallic,astutely paced Hoffmann--a study in inebriate animation..."
Opera News

"... a superior cast headed by Richard Troxell ,whose singing and acting in the demanding role of Hoffmann are just about ideal."
Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Hoffmann..."engagingly portrayed by Richard Troxell..."
Saint Paul Pioneer Press

Toledo Opera - April, 2000
"Hoffmann was ably sung by Richard Troxell."
The Toledo Blade

As The Prince in The Love For Three Oranges

New York City Opera - October, 2000
"The outstanding performance comes from Richard Troxell, a delightfully daffy Prince."
New York Magazine

"...Richard Troxell making his debut as the Prince, sings beguilingly"
New York Daily News

As Fritz in La Grande-Duchesse de Gérolstein

L'Opéra Français de New York - June, 1999
"Richard Troxell brought superb comic timing...and was in fine shape vocally."
The New York Times

As Count Almaviva in Il Barbiere de Siviglia

Knoxville Opera - October, 1999
"There was some delightful singing by Richard Troxell's Count Almaviva, especially when he is singing love songs outside of Rosina's window."
Knoxville News Sentinel

As Alfred in Die Fledermaus

Saint Louis Symphony - December, 1999
"Richard Troxell was Rosalinda's old flame, Alfred, skimming through what seemed to be the entire content of "The Tenor Anthology" and lingering on the high notes to fine humorous effect."
Saint Louis Post-Dispatch

As Nemorino in L'Elisir d'Amore

Dayton Opera - January, 1998
"Earnest and ardent, Troxell was especially engaging. His "furtive tear" aria was a tour de force of lyrical beauty."
Dayton Daily News.

As Rodoflo in La Bohème

Opera Roanoke - September, 1998
"Richard Troxell has movie-star good looks as the poet Rodolfo. His tenor instrument has huge power."
Roanoke Times and World News

As Prunier in La Rondine

Washington Opera - March, 1998
"The cynical poet Prunier was deftly sung and acted by Richard Troxell."
Classical Singer

"Lyric tenor Richard Troxell...sparkling and funny as Prunier."
The Washington Post

Title Role in Faust

Boston Lyric Opera - October, 1995
"As Faust, Richard Troxell phrased well and had ringing top notes."
Opera News.

Tenor Soloist in Das Lied von der Erde "Song of the Earth" Gustav Mahler
Flint Symphony Orchestra, February, 2007
"The tenor, Richard Troxell, entered with a vibrantly expressive rendition of the opening line, "Schon winkt der Wein in gold'nen Pokale" ( "How the wine gleams in the golden goblet".) From then on the song was dramatically compelling..."
The Flint Journal

SOLOIST in A Christmas Extravaganza
Madison Symphony Orchestra, December,2004

" In addition to his marvelous voice, [tenor Richard Troxell]. the guest soloist also has impressive interpretive talents. Troxell's version of O Holy Night and The Christmas Song brought a well-deserved enthusiastic response..."
The Captial Times

SOLOIST IN AN EVENING OF BROADWAY FAVORITES
Cincinnati Pops - February, 2004

"Noted tenor Richard Troxell displayed a ringing lyric voice in his impassioned "If Ever I Would Leave You"(Camelot). For "I'll Go Home With Bonnie Jean" (Brigadoon), he danced a jig and hit the high notes thrillingly."
Cincinnati Enquirer