Reviews
Danilo - The Merry Widow - Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro - 2025:
The most balanced performance of the evening, both vocal and stage presence wise, was that of baritone Igor Vieira, who portrayed Count Danilo with a good voice and excellent stage presence.
Notas Musicais - Leonardo Marques
Ford - Falstaff - Theatro São Pedro - 2025:
1) Ford, was well portrayed by baritone Igor Vieira. Vieira was consistent, approaching his great monologue, È sogno o realtà?, with intelligence and dramatic sense, in addition to being funny in moments that demanded a good dose of comedy.
Notas Musicais - Leonardo Marques
2) Baritone Igor Vieira was a remarkable Ford.
Revista Concerto - João Luis Sampaio
Tonio - I Pagliacci - Festival Opera - 2025:
I was most impressed with Igor Vieira, whose booming voice and excellent body language and gestures really depicted Tonio as a man turning evil and manipulative due to jealousy.
The Opera Parterre - Michael Anthonio
Raimbeaud - Le Comte Ory - Theatro São Pedro - 2024:
Of the supporting cast, the stand out belonged to baritone Igor Vieira: his Raimbaud arrived in the second act very comfortable and offered a delightful interpretation of the aria Dans ce lieu solitaire.
Notas Musicais - Leonardo Marques
Sacristan - Tosca - Opera San José - 2023:
Igor Vieira was a divinely grumpy Sacristan.
Operaville - Michael J. Vaughn
Germont - La Traviata - Cinnabar Opera Theater - 2022:
Igor Vieira’s naturally strong, rich, and expressive baritone warns Violetta that “your past will rise to haunt you.
Theater Eddys - Eddie Reynolds
Fígaro - Il Barbiere di Siviglia - Cinnabar Opera Theater - 2019:
Igor Vieira as Fígaro becomes the primary showstopper. Voice, movement, and timing contribute to Vieira's incredible performance.
The Community Voice - Jannet Lowery
Ivan - Kashei the Immortal - Island City Opera - 2018:
Soprano Rebecca Nathanson and baritone Igor Vieira brought poignancy to the respective plights of their virtuous characters.
SF Gate - Joshwa Kosman
Stage Director - La Bohéme - West Bay Opera - 2018:
Director Igor Vieira used the modern setting to make his production relaxed and fun. The characters’ movements and interactions were natural, without the grandiose posturing that sometimes emerges in operatic tragedy. Colline and Schaunard were presented as a couple, emphasizing Marcello’s (and, later, Rodolfo’s) loneliness. A highlight of the staging came in Act IV when they jousted using rolling chairs for horses and umbrellas for lances. Their silly exuberance was infectious – perfect for a bunch of rowdy twenty-somethings trying to make it in the city. The characters’ relatability also made the second half of the opera especially devastating. (I cried more over this bohème than any other bohème I’ve seen.)
San Francisco Classical Voice - Ilana Walder
Vice Roy - La Périchole - Tacoma Opera - 2017:
Igor Vieira, offered velvety baritone and a brilliant upper register.
Tacoma Herald - Rosemary Pomeranian
Sancho - Don Quichotte - Island City Opera - 2017:
1) Director Igor Vieira did double duty as a sympathetic Sancho and his strong, resonant sound was delightful. His scolding of Don Quixote’s tormentors at the end of Act IV (“Riez, allez, riez du pauvre ideologue”—Laugh at this poor idealist) was particularly good.
San Francisco Classical Voice - Charlise Tiee
2) As the gently mocking and clownishly comedic Sancho Panza, baritone Igor Vieira really sells his conviction that Quichotte is actually a great man.
The Mercury News - Sam Hurwitt
3) Vieira brought his warm voice to handle the role of Sancho Panza — the man-servant who dearly loves his master.
East Bay Times - Janos Garabedian
Sharpless - Madama Butterfly - West Bay Opera - 2016:
1) Igor Vieira, as the American consul, was a particularly effective actor, as well as a clear and forceful singer.
Splash Magazine - Steve Cooper
2) Baritone Igor Vieira brings compassion and wisdom to the role of Sharpless, with resonant tone and stage presence.
Palo Alto Online - Mort Levine
Clisterno - La Cleopatra - Ars Minerva - 2015:
1) Igor Viera, dressed in rough clothing and a grass hat, sang Clisterno with a robust sound.
Opera Today - Maria Nockin
2) baritone Igor Vieira played the other comic role, the timid assassin Clisterno. Both were hilarious and sang with character and verve.
The Iron Tongue of Midnight - Lisa Hirsch
Dulcamara - L'Elisir d'Amore - West Bay Opera - 2014:
1) Every bit as masterful as Ms. Brea in terms of vocal acrobatics is Igor Vieira, whose portrayal of Dulcamara, the quack doctor with magic to sell, could be a glittering show all on its own. His is perhaps the most demanding role in the opera, with rapid-fire singing passages requiring strict control and high-style delivery. Mr. Vieira, who has performed with the San Francisco Opera and in numerous other venues in the U.S., South America and Europe, makes the role appear effortless, strutting onstage, baton twirling, and instantly moving from powerful baritone to comic falsetto with ease – or so he makes it seem.
Palo Alto Online - Renee Batti
2) The director of this production is Igor Vieira, who made a stunning appearance as Dr. Dulcamara in last year’s West Bay Opera production of Elixir of Love.
The Almanac - Mort Levine
3) Among all the excellent actors and singers, Igor Vieira provides an extra dimension because of his extraordinary footwork. He is so light on his feet, throws in extra little dance steps, and his timing is split-second in sync with the music.
Operanut - Jason Victor Serinus
4) Veteran baritone Igor Vieira, who recently sang alongside Renee Fleming at the SFO in Donizetti’s Lucrezia Borgia, gave a convincing and peerless rendition of Dulcamara. The duet between Adina and Dulcamara at the end of the second act was undoubtedly the highlight of the performance.
Music Society for 18th Century Studies
Sam – Trouble in Tahiti – Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro - 2013:
With glint, Vieira sparkled in his aria “There is a law.
www.movimento.com – Fabiano Goncalves
Leporello – Don Giovanni - Hidden Valley Opera - 2013:
The vocally most secure and consistent was Igor Vieira at Leporello.
performingartsmontereybay.com – Scott McClelland
Prosdocimo – Il Turco in Italia – Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro - 2013:
As the poet Prosdocimo, baritone Igor Vieira thrilled with his vocal agility, creating a witty character.
www.movimento.com – Fabiano Goncalves
Stage Director - Madama Butterfly - Rogue Valley Opera - 2013:
Rogue Opera, led by Maestro Martin Majkut and stage director Igor Vieira, delivers a Madame Butterfly that is professionally complete in every way — musically, dramatically, and with an elegant, tasteful set.
The Mail Tribune - Don Morris
Rambaldo - La Rondine - Fresno Grand Opera - 2013:
Vieira, another great singer, was a first-rate Rambaldo, especially when the character gets truly ticked off at Magda.
Fresno Beehive - Donald Munro
Ernesto - Il Pirata - Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro - 2012:
A brilliant contribution by baritone Igor Vieira as Ernesto.
Jornal do Brasil - Maria Luiza Nobre
Dulcamara - L´Elisir d´Amore - Rogue Valley Opera - 2012:
1) But stealing the show was baritone Igor Vieira as the salesman Dulcamara.
The Daily Courier - Edith Decker
2) Vieira's Dulcamara almost steals the show with his hilarious acting and wonderful singing in a performance that beats his counterpart in Vienna Opera's version.
Mail Tribune - Don Morris
Gubetta - Lucrezia Borgia - San Francisco Opera - 2011:
1) Among the supporting roles (one of)the standouts (was) baritone Igor Vieira as Lucrezia's weaselly agent Gubetta.
San Francisco Chronicle - Joshua Kosman
2) Baritone Igor Vieira stood out in an engaging turn as Lucrezia's servant Gubetta.
SF Weekly - Emily Hilligoss
3) The always reliable baritone Igor Vieira made his mark as Gubetta.
San Francisco Classical Voice - Jason Victor Serinus
4) Young artists sang as if they had spent decades on main stages. Igor Vieira as Gubetta (..) displayed so much talent that they should have been used in a better vehicle.
The San Francisco Examiner - Janos Gereben
5) Baritone Igor Vieira sang well as Gubetta.
OperaNow Magazine - Jason Victor Serinus
6) There are many great voices including East Bay favorite Igor Vieira who plays Lucrezia's loyal henchman Gubetta.
The Berkeley Daily Planet - John A. McMullen II
Tonio - I Pagliacci - Sacramento Opera - 2011:
The role of Tonio was given a superb sense of comic charm and indignation by baritone Igor Vieira.
Sacramento Bee - Edward Ortiz
Fleville/Mathieu - Andrea Chenier - Palácio das Artes (Brazil) - 2010:
Among the highlights of the evening was the Fleville and Mathieu of baritone Igor Vieira.
O Estado de Sao Paulo - João Luis Sampaio - Brazil
Baron Douphol - La Traviata - Fremont Opera - 2010:
As the Baron, Igor Vieira brought an unaccustomed prominence of acting and vocal importance to an often-sidelined character. A world-finalist in the Luciano Pavarotti Voice Competition, and a recent standout as Berkeley Operas Leporello, Vieira bristled with a tension-raising malevolence during the Act 3 party scene, with his fierce challenge to Alfredo deftly directed as a major climax.
The Independent - Sue Steinberg
Happy - La Fanciulla del West - San Francisco Opera - 2010:
Smaller roles acquitted themselves admirably(...) as did local favorite Igor Vieira (Finally making his SF Opera debut)
Bay Area Reporter - Jason Victor Serinus
Leporello - Don Giovanni - Parlor Opera - 2010:
1) And the singing was often splendid, especially from baritone Igor Vieira, who combined vocal suavity and comic presence as Don Giovanni's servant Leporello. The Catalog Aria was a particular triumph.
San Francisco Chronicle - Joshua Kosman
2) Baritone Igor Vieira as Leporello is one of the best vocalists this company has enlisted...Vieira had great vicarious fun with his role.
SF Weekly - Emily Hilligoss
Falke - Die Fledermaus - Livermore Valley Opera - 2010:
Baritone Igor Vieira as the vengeful and scheming Dr. Falke, lent his strong voice and commanding stage presence to his role.
The Independent - Sarah Bobson
Leporello - Don Giovanni - Berkeley Opera - 2010:
Baritone Igor Vieira sang a wonderfully wry Leporello.
The Mercury News - Cheryl North
Dulcamara - L'Elisir d'Amore - Sacramento Opera - 2009:
Igor Vieira (Dulcamara,) a baritone with wonderful comedic presence and excellent vocals, delivered some extremely fast paced and difficult lyrics...My favorite character was Igor Vieira as Dulcamara with his witty banter and devoted sidekicks.
The Gold Country Times - Sandy Carriger
Ping - Turandot - Festival Opera - 2009:
1) Abetting this contest of wills is Ping, Pang and Pong a trio of Commedia dell'Arte characters who, absurdly yet adroitly are part of the action. Baritone Igor Vieira, and tenors Adam Flowers and Michael Mendelsohn were wonderfully animated hackers, procurers and torturers, singing Puccini's music with fine style and grace.
San Francisco Classical Voice - James Keolker
2) ....masterful...vocally and choreographically perfect.
Contra Costa Time - Sue Gilmore
Masetto - Don Giovanni - San Francisco Lyric Opera - 2009:
1) Best equiped was baritone Igor Vieira as Masetto(...)Vieira is youthfully appealing and agile; his voice as assertive and handsome as ever.
Opera News Magazine - Jason Victor Serinus
2) All the men in the cast were exceptionally gifted singers(...) Igor Vieira's Masetto was strong and assertive.
San Francisco Classical Voice - Anna Carol Dudley
3) Brazilian Baritone Igor Vieira gave a worthy rendition of Masetto.
The Epoch - Iman Esadiar
Baritone - Renard - Oakland Opera Theater - 2009:
1) Musically the performance was every bit as enticing - crisp, clean and rhythmically punchy...(it) continued with first rate vocal contributions of baritone Igor Vieira.
San Francisco Chronicle - Joshua Kosman
2) Igor Vieira's baritone was quite rich, and the percussiveness of his singing was apparent.
The Opera Tattler
Figaro - Il Barbiere di Siviglia - Livermore Valley Opera - 2008:
1) The opera's namesake, Figaro the Barber, was Igor Vieira, another outstanding comic with a wonderful voice, as evidenced here in last spring Carmina Burana." In Berkeley Operas Romeo et Juliette he was hailed by the SF Chronicle as the best singer in the cast," and this reviewer agreed.
Vieira employed all his talents: strong rich tone, great dramatic presence, physical agility and, yes, mugging, as the jack-of-all-trades who propels the intrigues, introducing himself in the famous Largo al factotum."
It is another of Rossini's beloved tongue-twisting marathons, and Vieiras spry and seemingly effortless rendition brought the house down in a prolonged ovation.
The Independent - Sue Steinberg
2) Igor Vieira, with his creative playfulness, clever scheming, and athletic agility was convincingly type cast as Figaro.
San Jose Mercury News - Cheryl North
Theseus-A Midsummer Night's Dream -Festival Opera - 2008:
Igor Vieira was a fine Theseus.
San Francisco Classical Voice - Janos Gereben
Mr. Peachum- Threepenny Opera- Santa Cruz Chamber Orchestra - 2008:
Vieira's powerful Peachum was perfectly balanced by Rivera's voluptuous tone and presence. The pair was able to bring out both the comedy and menace in Mr and Mrs. Peachum's numbers.
21stcenturyblog- Mark Alburger
Stage Direction - Cosi fan Tutte - Pocket Opera - 2008:
Movement, gestures, and double takes created by stage director Igor Vieira were effective and often hilarious.
San Francisco Classical Voice - Anna Carol Duddley
Baritone Soloist - Carmina Burana - Valley Concert Chorale - 2008:
Baritone Igor Vieira had a magnificent solo, singing effortlessly. His notes soaring throughout the theater...Vieira has a strong, rich voice which immediately captured the audience.
The Independent - Nancy O' Connell
Schaunard - La Bohme - Fremont Opera - 2007:
Igor Vieira's high and clear baritone made him a perfect Schaunard.
San Francisco Classical Voice - Janos Gereben
Le Dancaire - Carmen - Festival Opera - 2007:
Igor Vieira, whose artistry has shown him worthy of far larger roles, was in fine voice as Le Dancaire. Singing beautifully, he was far more animated than many of his fellows.
San Francisco Classical Voice - Jason Victor Serinus
Junius - The Rape of Lucretia - San Francisco Lyric Opera - 2007:
Vieira presented a fine voice and as usual made an impression with his versatility and commanding presence.
Opera News Magazine - Jason Victor Serinus
Mercutio - Romeo et Juliette - Berkeley Opera - 2007:
1) Igor Vieira did a marvelous job of parsing and making sense of Shakespeare's language and was the best singer in the cast.
San Francisco Classical Voice - Michael Zwiebach
2) Baritone Igor Vieira was a bawdy and humorous Mercutio
The Berkeley Daily Planet - James Roibles
3) The best vocalizing of the night was done by Igor Vieira as Mercutio. The Brazilian baritone was so good, one really hated to see him die.
Contracosta Times - Georgia Rowe
Tomsky - Pikovaya Dama - West Bay Opera - 2007:
1) Igor Vieira as Tomsky specially contributed to this fine ensemble piece.
San Francisco Classical Voice - Janos Gereban
2) Igor Vieira did a splendid job as Tomsky.
The Palo Alto Weekly - James Kirky
Ford - Falstaff - Berkeley Opera - 2006:
1) The highlight of the evening both vocally and dramatically was the excellent Brazilian baritone Igor Vieira. He parodied the jealous husband, Ford, with vocal mastery, and precise Italianate style. He raged and fumed over the suspected adultery of Falstaff with his wife in the most farcical manner, perfectly timing gesture, text, and music.
The Berkeley Daily Planet - Olivia Stapp
2) A vocal standout : Igor Vieira, as Ford, had the best male voice in the cast, strong and resonant ,in keeping with Ford's overbearing character. He phrased well and his showpiece aria was one of the vocal highpoints of the show.
San Francisco Classical Voice - Michael Zwiebach
3) What (*) lacked, the superb Igor Vieira provided as Ford. The Brazilian baritone used his fine voice with great intelligence, thorough animation and pinpoint projection of text.
Opera News Magazine - Jason Victor Serinus
Angelotti - Tosca - San Francisco Lyric Opera - 2006:
Igor Vieira, an excellent performer, was in wonderful voice.
San Francisco Classical Voice - Michael Zwiebach
Timothy - Chrysalis (World Premier) - Berkeley Opera - 2006:
1) Brazilian baritone Igor Vieira was a fine Timothy, his ebullience most amusing after his Hathor application.
Opera News Magazine - Jason Victor Serinus
2) Baritone Igor Vieira was exuberant as Timothy.
The Arts in San Francisco - Paul Hertelendy
3) Igor Vieira as Ellens paramour, Timothy, dismissed by rampaging Nelle inverts his romantic persona in a triumphant display of his own personal cosmetic branding in one of the more outrageously amusing theatrical coups.
The Berkeley Daily Planet - Ken Bullock
Papageno - Die Zauberflote - West Bay Opera - 2005:
1) The star of the proceedings was Igor Vieira, whose show-stealing Papageno combined beautiful, mellifluous vocalism with a true gift for comedy. Vieiras winning physicality, which included leaps onto steps and twirls suggestive of dance or gymnastics training, was so engaging that even Moscovich's reduction of Bei Mannern to a mechanical exercise and Papageno's other arias and duets to prosaic expressions could not undermine the baritones magnetic performance.
Opera News Magazine - Jason Victor Serinus
2) Baritone Igor Vieira is endearing as Papageno, the garrulous bird catcher.
The Richter Scale - Judy Richter
3) From the many memorable qualities this production presented, the superb comic timing of Igor Vieira's Papageno lingers most in memory.
The Tri-Valley - Herald Keith Kreitman
Theseus - A Midsummer Nights Dream - Lyric Opera of Kansas City 2004:
Igor Vieira's potent, forward tone was perfect for Theseus.
Opera News Magazine - Scott Cantrell