Opera New Jersey – La cenerentola
“Javier Abreu made an ardent, stylish Ramiro, with more baritonal heft on the bottom than several current Rossinian rivals. (D seems not a problem)… in sum he’s a highly qualified exponent of this Fach.”
-Opera News
“As her prince, Javier Abreu is a credible specimen of that rare breed of coloratura tenors.”
-The Philadelphia Inquirer
Anchorage Opera – Don Pasquale
“Only tenor Javier Abreu as Ernesto delivered a consistent vocal performance…he was well equipped to handle the role's high-flying vocal jogging, he oozed charm and he cemented a strong connection with the audience. His elegant duet with McKay was incredibly sincere and honest, successfully nestling a poignant heartstring-tugger in the midst of a comic three-ring circus.”
-Anchorage Daily News
Wolf Trap Opera – Le Comte Ory
“In the title role of the lecherous aristocrat, Javier Abreu left a striking impression, as much for the fearlessness of his singing as for the way he literally threw himself into the assignment. It projected easily and took the highest notes in stride. Phrasing was colorful, words savored for their every nuance and implication. Abreu's acting likewise exuded personality at every turn.”
- Opera News
“Outstanding as Ory was tenor Javier Abreu. His high, supple lyric voice possesses great conviction, and his acting displays a great comic flair, including occasional double takes nearly as effortless as those made famous by John Cleese.”
- Washington Times
New York City Opera - Il Viaggio a Reims
"Javier Abreu stood out among the men, with his richly ringing tenor."
-The New Yorker Magazine
"The pointed, agile tenor of Javier Abreu (Count Libenskof) makes him a natural Rossini singer."
- Opera News
Wolf Trap Opera - La Cenerentola
"No slouch in the hero department, tenor Javier Abreu once again turned in a sterling performance, this time as the prince, Don Ramiro. Mr. Abreu startles with a tenor that alternates thunder with moments of great delicacy laced with deft touches of vocal athleticism."
- Washington Times
"Tenor Javier Abreu (the prince) has a nearly ideal bel canto voice, light, sweet and agile."
-Washington Post
Wolf Trap Opera – Sweeney Todd
“Javier Abreu, as the naive Tobias, reveals a sweet tenor that can milk the full expressive warmth of ‘Not While I'm Around.’
- The Baltimore Sun
Juilliard Opera Center - L'Enfant Prodigue
"The standout in L'Enfant Prodigue was the supple-voiced Puerto Rican lyric tenor Javier Abreu (Azaël), secure from top to bottom..."
- Opera Magazine
Juilliard Opera Center - Oreste
"...Javier Abreu, as the loyal friend Pilade, showed a rapid-fire tenor, eminently capable..."
- New York Times
Pittsburgh Opera- A Midsummer Night's Dream
"...tenor Javier Abreu [was] a hilariously campy Flute."
- Opera News
