“The rest of the cast proved equally pleasing, led by veteran mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Bishop returning as the acidic harpy Marcellina, who almost stole the show back in the 2016 production. Rodell Rosel’s mincing Basilio, Willard White’s sententious Bartolo, Hakeem Henderson’s prating Don Curzio, and Kevin Thompson’s blustering Antonio rounded out the opera’s incomparable comic ensemble scenes” – Washington Classical Review
“Tenor Rodell Rosel sang a deliciously judgmental Don Basilio with terrific diction” – Parterre Box
“…Tenor Rodell Rosel as teacher Don Basilio was a genuine hoot as the focal point of humor…” – OperaGene
“Tenor Rodell Rosel knew exactly how funny he was as Basilio, and milked it for all it was worth. One could feel how much enjoyment the character gets from being slimy and meddling. His trio “Cosa sento” with the Count and Susanna was everything the audience could want, the quintessential moment where he is both enjoying contributing to scandal way too much, and also apologizing to the people it affects…” – Opera Today