| Dunedin Welcomes Back "a favourite son". |
| October 2 2004 - Homecoming tour |
“I have never seen before quite the enthusiasm and excitement this audience showed,” says Otago Daily Times’ reviewer Don Evans. Read the review (.pdf, 1.1MB) of Jonathan’s Dunedin Town Hall performance. |
| A Breathtaking Performance In Auckland |
| September 28 2004 - Homecoming tour |
Jonathan delights an Auckland audience with his first homecoming concert with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO). The New Zealand Herald's William Dart says, "...it was the range of the characterisation that consistently took one's breath away, while the musical side was never less than exquisite. Read the full New Zealand Herald review. |
| Jonathan Shines As Zoroastro | ||
| October 06 2003 - "Orlando" | ||
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Jonathan, 'opera's fastest growing star' performs as Zoroastro in Orlando at London's Royal Opera House. Read Warwick Thompson's Insider's Guide Review. Please note there may be a cost to read this review. |
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| Jonathan Charms Wigmore Hall Audience | ||
| June 26 2003 - Recital with Malcolm Martineau | ||
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Jonathan's recital with Malcolm Martineau at Wigmore Hall receives high acclaim from Guardian reviewer Tom Service who claims Jonathan had the audience "eating out of the palm of his hand". Guardian Review |
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| Glyndebourne Debut | ||
| June 10 2003 - 'Idomeneo' - Jonathan makes his Glyndebourne debut | ||
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Jonathan makes his debut at Glyndebourne, one of the worlds best known opera houses. After one of his performances as Neptune in Idomeneo', Jonathan had the pleasure of meeting the Chairman of the Paris Opera and his wife. Scrapbook Photos |
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| Rave Reviews About Bottom | ||
| November 21 2001 - 'Midsummer Night's Dream' Britten | ||
| Jonathan receives rave reviews for his role as Bottom in the Royal College of Music production of Midsummer Night's Dream. According to Erica Jeal reviewer for the Guardian | ||
| "Lemalu's glorious performance as Bottom was the most complete of the evening". Read the full Guardian review. | ||
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