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RECORDINGS
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"JOURNEY THROUGH THE BRITISH ISLES" |
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"Best
Solo Treble Album of 2004" international award from Trebles.net.
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"... true artist's instincts and an unusually mature vocal sensitivity.... a "must have" recording for fans of things Celtic"
--Douglas Neslund, Beverly Hills Outlook, September 2004 |
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"BEAUTIFUL SOUP" |
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... a trove of musical treasures, a concoction of styles and periods that Michael makes into....well, as the title says...a "Beautiful Soup".
--Ian
Robertson, Chorus Director, Artistic Director,
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"Best Solo
Classical Album" of 2002 international award from Trebles.net.
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"CIRCLE GAME" |
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| "Top 10 Children's CDs of 2001" award from Amazon.com. Michael sings three solo songs and one verse of a fourth song on this CD on the Music for Little People label.. | |
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"...The young
singers have gorgeous, unaffected voices, and each performance comes
straight from the heart"
—Jessica Baron Turner, AcousticGuitar.com
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"FRIENDS FOREVER" |
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“...sung with near perfection” (in 2004 Gold Award, by National Parenting Publications)
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“...The two young voices play off each other beautifully.” — |
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“...Fun and totally singable stuff” —The Entertainer, August 2003 |
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"Friends
Forever is the kind of music that will last forever. The songs
bring back memories for adults and charm the ears of young children
who are hearing the tunes for the very first time. The songs on
Friends Forever are timeless and should be a part of your children's
music collection."
—Baltimore's Child, Sept 2003 |
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“...Well done and sure to make a mark with kids.” |
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"..listeners
who enjoy hearing kids belt out pop tunes will appreciate the
sprightly arrangements and the clear and controlled voices of singers
Carrie Lyn and Michael Bannett..." —Cynthea Riesenberg, CommonSense Media
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OPERAS AT SAN FRANCISCO OPERA
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"TOSCA" |
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"…. Michael Bannett's pure boy soprano was balm in
Act 3."
--Stephanie von Buchau, San Francisco Chronicle |
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"ALBERT HERRING" |
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Michael Bannett....handled (his) assignments with enormous panache and
musical vitality. Britten's score includes notes on what compromises
can be made if the part of the youngest child, Harry, proves hard to
cast -- the charismatic and clear-toned Master Bannett needed no
such indulgences, thank you." --Joshua Kosman, San Francisco Chronicle
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"THE MAGIC FLUTE" 2003-2004 |
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"....Michael Bannett, Bryan Jolly and Jordan King sang sweetly as the Three Boys" --Georgia Rowe, Contra Costa Times |
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"....Twyla Robinson, Elizabeth Bishop and Heather Meyers made a captivating trio as the Three Ladies, and Michael Bannett, Bryan Jolly and Jordan King, as the Three Boys, were even more entrancing." --Joshua Kosman, San Francisco Chronicle
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...the three boys, Michael Bannett, Bryan Jolly and Jordan King were most impressive, their pure slender tones carrying easily and blending beautifully. --Kelly Snyder, The Clasical Music Network, ConcertoNet.com |
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"THE MAGIC FLUTE" 2000-2001 |
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"....Exceptionally poignant was the focused intensity of the Three Boys (Ryan Irwin, Bryan Jolly and Michael Bannett, my favorite), the most persuasive singing-acting from boy sopranos that I've encountered in a live performance." --Lesley Valdes, San Jose Mercury News
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"....Probably the most consistent level of excellence came from Michael Bannett, Bryan Jolly and Ryan Irwin as the Three Boys who guide Tamino and Papageno on their journey, their singing well-blended and sweetly in tune. Sign 'em up for another stint! " --Joshua Kosman, San Francisco Chronicle
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"....Amid such inadequate singing in the big roles ....some of the smaller parts shone pure gold. The Three Boys - Michael Bannett, Bryan Jolly and Ryan Irwin - were sensational." --Stephanie von Buchau, Oakland Tribune
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MUSICAL THEATER
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"OLIVER" |
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"....In the title role, Bannett stands out in a cast of more than 70. The diminutive singer's voice is crystal clear, his lines and his singing are convincing. His eyes are riveted to the action, and his face consistently reflects what is happening in this complex story." --Alice Grace Chalip, Oakland Tribune
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"....A week before the curtain went up, Chacon said, 'If people don't cry when they hear the boy (playing) Oliver, they have no heart.' He was right. Bannett provides the pivotal moment when he kneels and sings 'Where is Love'. It moistens many an eye" --Tom Tuttle, Alameda Times Star
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"THE KING AND I" |
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"....Two boys play their roles with particular aplomb: Michael Bannett playing Anna's son, and Jeremy Shieh as Crown Prince Chulalongkorn. The boys are commanding and well-matched. Their scenes together are full of dramatic overtones." --Alice Grace Chalip, Oakland Tribune
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CONCERTS
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"SHEPHERD BOY" IN RECITAL WITH SALVATORE LICITRA |
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"…a radiant account of the shepherd's song… with such tonal bloom [and] heart-breaking precision." --Joshua Kosman, San Francisco Chronicle |
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"…a lovely, sweetly drawn performance." --Robert
Commanday, San Francisco Classical Voice |
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2002 SEPT 11TH OFFICIAL MEMORIAL SAN FRANCISCO |
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"At the Union Square 9/11 observances Wednesday, the crowd was teary-eyed at the rendition of "Danny Boy" by soloist Michael Bannett, with the S.F. Boys Chorus. Remarkable artist." --P.J. Corkery, San Francisco Examiner |
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SAN FRANCISCO BOYS CHORUS 2002 SPRING CONCERT |
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The
"Domine Deus" solo provided a spine-tingling highlight, sung
by the exceptionally gifted boy soprano Michael Bannett"
--Ching Chang, San Francisco Classical Voice
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