Parterre Box – Belshazzar
(American Bach Soloists)
“I saved the best for last, as personally I felt the night belonged to Hill as the title role. With a booming voice, an extraordinary breath control, a mastery of coloratura technique and a commanding stage presence to boot, he was simply a sight to behold... Hill received the biggest applause during the bows!”
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By Michael Anthonio • August 3, 2022
Messiah - Washington National Cathedral
“Hot-voiced tenor Matthew Hill stepped in to replace celebrated ‘Messiah’ tenor Rufus Müller — a tall order he met with verve and confidence... delivering a striking introduction... and smashing the proverbial potter’s vessel with a fiery air.”
Washington Post - By Michael Andor Brodeur • December 11, 2023
Into the Woods (Annapolis Opera)
“Matthew Hill plays Jack with a joyful exuberance, allowing for great comedy. He sings a tearful farewell to his cow in ‘I Guess This Is Goodbye’... giving joy at a new adventure in ‘Giants in the Sky.’”
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DC Metro Theater Arts - March 19, 2022
“Matthew Hill made quite a favourable impression... with his bright, agile tenor.””
— Opera Magazine – Maometto secondo (Washington Concert Opera) By Tim Smith • June 2022
“Tenor Matthew Hill lit up the fourth section (‘They get it’) with searing solo contributions with a soulful edge.”
— Washington Post – New American Songbook (The Thirteen) By Michael Andor Brodeur • May 5, 2025