Le Jardin des Voix, 7th Edition

A highlight of the concert was the older-style solo cantata by Niccolo Porpora, one of Haydn’s teachers, "Oh, se fosse il mio core", brilliantly sung by countertenor Carlo Vistoli. The intricate lines and elaborate ornaments did not obscure the poignant expression of "Ah, if only my heart were free to give away". The countertenor voice is in the alto register and Vistoli’s high notes shone out with mesmerising power.

 Alexis Alrich -- South China Morning Post  
 

The standouts for me were mezzo-soprano Lea Desandre and countertenor Carlo Vistoli, who both demonstrated a uniqueness in vocal tone and great acting capacity in their performances. It was such a joy each time they sang. 

Mariyon Slany -- artshub.com 
 

Countertenor Carlo Vistoli gave an emotionally powerful performance of an excerpt from Handel’s Orlando and showed a lovely lyrical quality in a cantata by Porpora.

Mark Coughlan -- The Australian   
 

But the night’s highlight came in countertenor Carlo Vistoli’s account of Porpora’s "Oh, se fosse il mio core" cantata: a moving interpretation of high calibre.

Clive O’Connell -- The Age  
 

Countertenor Carlo Vistoli navigated a stormy Handel number from Orlando and moved with fluid ease between falsetto and natural baritone. 

Peter McCallum --The Sydney Morning Herlad

 

Alongside the instrumentalists, Christie introduced members of the organisation’s vocal academy, Le Jardin des Voix, who brought technical control and buoyant enthusiasm to obscure arias and ensembles rescued, reaching a peak with countertenor Carlo Vistoli’s crisp reading of a Porpora cantata. 

Clive O’Connell -- The Sydney Morning Herald   
 

The trials of Handel’s Orlando are portrayed with brilliant vocal effect and physical movement by counter-tenor Carlo Vistoli. [...] The rehearsal conflict is soothed by a solo cantata excerpt by Nicola Porpora. Carlo Vistoli once more displays his wide counter-tenor range. He performs seemingly effortless elaborations whilst seated consoling his fellow performers. 

Paul Nolan -- sydneyartsguide.com.au   
 

Carlo Vistoli, an Italian countertenor, sang with lovely tone, tinged at the bottom by his low natural voice, and remarkable breath control. 

James R. Oestreich -- The New York Times   

La perle de cette première partie vécue avec ferveur est le contre-ténor Carlo Vistoli, qui, en Orlando de Haendel, couronne son ultime «furor» d’un grave qui génère des frissons dans le public.

Jean-Luc Clairet -- resmusica.com