“Markgraf, in his HOT debut, ruled the production, his powerful, spot-on baritone commanding both the music and action.”
Ruth O. Bingham ~ Honolulu Star-Advertiser ~ Feb 12, 2012
“The baritone Kelly Markgraf was a robust and earnest Allazim.”
Anthony Tommasini ~ The New York Times ~ April 2, 2011
“Dichterliebe baritone Kelly Markgraf and pianist Ken Noda offered a carefully calibrated rendering…Markgraf’s rich, assertive voice seemed to grow in warmth and flexibility as the cycle went on…”
James Chute ~ San Diego Union Tribune ~ August 12, 2010
“…Kelly Markgraf, as the Count, sang with a voice that was so beautiful and burnished that you almost forgot his character’s vengeful, prideful nature.”
John Pitcher ~ Omaha World Herald ~ February 27, 2010
“…Kelly Markgraf was a powerful, imposing Ford.”
Steve Smith ~ The New York Times ~ April 24, 2009
“…Markgraf was magnificent in his pivotal scene with the Captain, in which Mamoud sings alluringly…”
Joshua Rosenblum ~ Opera News ~ March 2009
“…especially the charismatic baritone Kelly Markgraf as Mamoud…”
Anthony Tommasini ~ The New York Times ~ February 2, 2009
“…the heart-stirring singing of Kelly Markgraf…”
Jennifer Dunning ~ The New York Times ~ March 28, 2008
“Among the comprimario roles, Markgraf’s nimble Mercutio was the standout: in the quicksilver “Queen Mab” ballad, Markgraf did full justice to the text while executing director David Lefkowich’s demanding choreography.”
Opera News ~ April 2008
“Kelly Markgraf’s nimble Mercutio is especially strong; his ‘Queen Mab’ ballad is three minutes of magic.” Minneapolis Star Tribune ~ Jan 28, 2008
“Young baritone Kelly Markgraf stood out for his ringing voice and telling diction.”
Alex Ross ~ The New Yorker ~ March 5, 2007
“Kelly Markgraf stopped the show with [his] spirited, feisty jitterbug…”
Opera News ~ September 2006
“…Kelly Markgraf brought down the house with [his] vivid personality and jitterbug dance…”
Wall Street Journal ~ June 2006
“…Kelly Markgraf [was] terrific as Dick McGann: dancing up a storm, singing as well as [he] danced, and projecting palpable, hilarious lust.”
Saint Louis Post-Dispatch ~ June 2006
