"While we expect singers to perform well in duets and trios, sometimes the chemistry just isn’t there. That wasn’t the case. Brown sang with all the artists, and their ability to mix seamlessly with those of their colleagues was beautiful to hear. They picked the right vocalists with whom to share the stage."

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"The countertenor showed his ability to collaborate effectively, and their performance with colleagues was a strong showing of vocal excellence, technical skill, and emotive interpretation. Brown has good projection; they were as solid singing forte as he was pianissimo, even when diving deep to the bottom or soaring skywards. Their voice quality is vibrant and expressive and sometimes otherworldly in its delicate beauty."

-OperaWire

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"Husband Joachim was beautifully sung by counter-tenor James Brown."

-Progress-Index

 

“In Canticle IV, “Journey of the Magi,” he was joined by James Brown, a countertenor with a pleasingly warm, powerful tone.”

-Portland Press Harold

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"The high point of the evening was the final “Behold, I bring you good tidings,” by British composer Henry Purcell, with the orchestra and trio of soloists – John D. Adams, bass; Martin Lescault, tenor, and James M. Brown, counter-tenor.”

-Maine Sunday Telegram

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"Brown plays Mercutio as a flamboyantly carefree gadfly, but what he most brings to the role is his countertenor voice. He segues smoothly from Shakespearean wit-slinging with Romeo into singing Berlioz's Queen Mab speech as the Capulet chorus up on the balcony provides the song's punctuations."

-Shakespeariences.com