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"The most glorious singing on these three disks may be by Darren K. Stokes,
who unleashes his majestic bass-baritone voice in 'Sound Breaking Away' by Anthony Davis."
Journal of Singing - Gregory Berg
Sound Breaking Away - Opera America Song Book
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"Stokes sang with power and conviction."
San Antonio Express News - David Hendricks
Figaro - San Antonio Opera
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"Mr. Stokes proved highly sympathetic...his Act Two aria of foreboding
(“Come dal ciel precipita”) was beautifully sung; indeed, it was one of the highlights of the production."
The Arts Fuse
Banquo - Boston Lyric Opera
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"Darren K. Stokes... is tall and elegant physically with a gorgeous baritone and good stage sense."
The Saratogian - Judith White
Escamillo - Opera Saratoga
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