Reviews and Photos
"Colas" Bastien und Bastienna
"Wade Kernot was a resonant-voiced Colas who had the ability to give a sparkle to his glances as he steered them to the required happy ending. The final trio had an assured balance and clarity of line which was particularly satisfying"
Opera Opera Magazine
"Wade Kernot was a resonant-voiced Colas who had the ability to give a sparkle to his glances as he steered them to the required happy ending. The final trio had an assured balance and clarity of line which was particularly satisfying"
Opera Opera Magazine
July 06
"Don Alfonso" Cosi fan tutte
"Don Alfonso is a pivotal character who can become a tiresome meddler. But Wade Kernot, at only 25, gave a remarkably assured performance. He is a genuine Bass who uses his voice skilfully to create mood. There was always a twinkle in his eye, making the final resolution somewhat more believable than is frequently the case. His Soave trio with the two women was delicately shaded and was a beguiling moment."
Opera Opera Magazine
December 05
"Don Alfonso is a pivotal character who can become a tiresome meddler. But Wade Kernot, at only 25, gave a remarkably assured performance. He is a genuine Bass who uses his voice skilfully to create mood. There was always a twinkle in his eye, making the final resolution somewhat more believable than is frequently the case. His Soave trio with the two women was delicately shaded and was a beguiling moment."
Opera Opera Magazine
December 05
"Sarastro" Magicflute
"Sarastro was an imposing figure. Wade Kernot's velvety bass commanded attention as it ought.
He shows enormous potential in this role to which he gave great gravitas."
Opera Opera magazine Dec 06
"Sarastro was an imposing figure. Wade Kernot's velvety bass commanded attention as it ought.
He shows enormous potential in this role to which he gave great gravitas."
Opera Opera magazine Dec 06
The Lindberg flight and Seven deadly sins
Opera de Lyon IFANZ 08
"Wade Kernot delivers a star turn as a malevolent spirit who assails Lindbergh from below, encouraging him to give into sleep. Kernot gives a suitably seductive performance, his warm voice round and resonant and with lots of character, with the requisite Weillian "bite" ...
Theaterview 08
Opera de Lyon IFANZ 08
"Wade Kernot delivers a star turn as a malevolent spirit who assails Lindbergh from below, encouraging him to give into sleep. Kernot gives a suitably seductive performance, his warm voice round and resonant and with lots of character, with the requisite Weillian "bite" ...
Theaterview 08
"Zuniga"
Carmen- Bizet
Southern Opera Oct 2007
Carmen- Bizet
Southern Opera Oct 2007
"Colline"
La Boheme- Puccini
NBR New Zealand Opera
June 2008
La Boheme- Puccini
NBR New Zealand Opera
June 2008
"Ferrando" Il Trovatore-Verdi, Southern Opera, October 2008
Lexus Song Quest 2009
Judge: Siegfreid Jerusalem
Judge: Siegfreid Jerusalem
Jose Carreras
Solti Te Kanawa Accademia di Bel Canto, July 2009
Solti Te Kanawa Accademia di Bel Canto, July 2009
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa
Solti Te Kanawa Accademia di Bel Canto, July 2009
Solti Te Kanawa Accademia di Bel Canto, July 2009
Linari Festival
Tuscany July 2009
Tuscany July 2009
BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition Semifinals June 2009
"Speaker"
The Magic Flute
Southern Opera
October 2009
"The Speaker completes this exceptional cast, with opulent vocal tone and imposing stage presence."
Theaterview
The Magic Flute
Southern Opera
October 2009
"The Speaker completes this exceptional cast, with opulent vocal tone and imposing stage presence."
Theaterview
National Business Review | John Daly-Peoples | 1 June 2010
Wade Kernot's Figaro was a nice mixture of the quick thinking and naïve,
singing with a commendable natural ease.
The Opera Critic review by Michael Sinclair
Wade Kernot is a benevolent Figaro aided by his warm, dark bass-baritone
Wotzon.com review by Heather McDonald
The singers looked like they were having fun, most notably Wade Kernot who
produced many a chuckle with his interpretation of the lyrics
Middle C review by Peter Mechen
Wade Kernot's Figaro was handsomely sung, with the occasional note richly
upholstered, giving us ample notice of his voice's expressive potential.
Wade Kernot's Figaro was a nice mixture of the quick thinking and naïve,
singing with a commendable natural ease.
The Opera Critic review by Michael Sinclair
Wade Kernot is a benevolent Figaro aided by his warm, dark bass-baritone
Wotzon.com review by Heather McDonald
The singers looked like they were having fun, most notably Wade Kernot who
produced many a chuckle with his interpretation of the lyrics
Middle C review by Peter Mechen
Wade Kernot's Figaro was handsomely sung, with the occasional note richly
upholstered, giving us ample notice of his voice's expressive potential.
Wade Kernot
Basso Cantante
Basso Cantante