"Fabio Armiliato is a marvel in a world of barrel-chested tenors in his role of Josč. He is slight of frame, but the clarion voice that erupts at climactic moments is startling in its power and range. Yet he is capable of great tenderness, even when singing pianissimo. He proves to be a fine actor in one of opera's more ungrateful roles, projecting a man who is confused by Carmen's dominance even as he tries to retain his dignity in the face of it."

T.L. Ponick  THE WASHINGTON TIMES - May 20, 2002

A CARMEN WHERE EVERY MOMENT COUNTS

Fabio Armiliato plays Carmen's spurned lover, Don Josč, like a lost kid - lonely, impressionable, out of his depth with a woman like Carmen . It's a touching performance that benefits from Armiliato's pleasing tone and clarion high notes.