‘‘The standout, however, was tenor Thomas Massey, who sang his featured role with heartfelt ardor and suave elegance.’’

-Opera News

‘‘Thomas Massey’s Alfredo was a breath of fresh air for me, having become accustomed to seeing older actors taking on the role. Massey embodied the youthful vulnerability of the character, and because of this, it did not feel overplayed when Alfredo fell apart after receiving Violetta’s farewell letter or when he storms the party of Act II in rejected anger. This was displayed in his voice as began the performance with a refined and youthful quality before showcasing a forceful timbre in the second act in particular in the section “Ogni suo aver tal femmina.”

-OperaWire

‘‘Alfredo Germont was sung by Thomas Massey whose soaring lyrical tenor and boyish charm made him a vital and vibrant addition to this exceptional performance. His singing of “Libiamo”with principals and chorus at the beginning of the first act was exuberant and stood out. Massey’s robust singing of “Dei’ Miei Bollenti Spiriti” at the beginning of the second act was among the very best I can recall, and his clarion and vibrant powerful tenor negotiated the myriad paths of the aria beautifully. Massey’s rage and heartache in the gambling scene made one want to console him. His throwing money at Violetta in the gambling scene never made him the fool, only the fooled. His angst was shown in the power of his voice and his humiliation by his father denouncing him, and also made him the victim of the bourgeois ego. Massey’s beautiful singing in his duets with Violetta “Un dì felice” in the first act and “Parigi o cara” in the last were indicative of his high hopes soon to be dashed by cruel fate. His remorse at the finale became our remorse.”

- Brooklyn Discovery

‘‘Tenor Thomas Massey made some beautiful music in "De' miei bollenti spiriti" from Verdi's La Traviata. We just wrote about tenors who push their high notes and expressed a wish to hear some floated notes; we were overjoyed by Mr. Massey's easeful tenor tone that sounded natural and unforced with masterfully musical phrasing. Alfredo is the perfect role for this engaging young tenor.’’

-Voce Di Meche

‘‘Thomas Massey’s voice was outstanding. In “Firenze è come un albero fiorito,” his tone was rich, strong, and stately as he marched regally through the first section of the stornello. Massey’s color was heroic to the point of making him the hero in what is an otherwise heroless opera. His was a clarion call as he sang of the beauty and wonder of Florence, reminding his old-monied family that many who made the city great had been newcomers like the Schicchi’s.’’

-OperaWire

‘‘Tenor Thomas Massey sang the role of the Prince with gusto and grace. His voice sounded effortless as it carried into the theater’’

-OperaWire

 ‘‘Tenor Thomas Massey convincingly portrayed youthful high spirits in Act I, a lovesick poet in Act II, a troubled young man in Act III (breaking up is hard to do) and an anguished sufferer in Act IV. With superlative vocalism and Italianate phrasing, his performance added a great deal to the evening.’’

-Voce Di Meche