..without doing anything radical, the conductor — and one of the vocal soloists in particular — made an unusually strong case for the work. Two forces stood out. One was baritone Sean Michael Plumb, who managed an intimacy that made the distance in the hall disappear. He rightly heard his role as a lieder singer, using a palette of vocal colors to underscore emotion and meaning. The other great presence was the orchestra under Luisi.
The Philadelphia Inquirer, Peter Dobrin

The remarkable baritone Sean Michael Plumb displayed an instrument notable for its evenness of tone and overwhelming beauty. He shaded his genuinely lyric sound with darker, more desperate colors as the narrator grew ever more disillusioned by the caprices of fate.
Bachtrack, Cameron Kelsall

Some whiter snow was the news of this “Bohème” — alongside an unusually assertive, stylish Schaunard from the young baritone Sean Michael Plumb, in a small part that often fades into Zeffirelli’s teeming backgrounds.
The New York Times, Zachary Woolfe

Sean Michael Plumb’s Schaunard was a standout, with a warm, elegant baritone that projected easily through the auditorium. He also has an engaging stage presence, dispatching the physical comedy of the final act with a youthful naturalness.
Bachtrack, Kevin W Ng

As Schaunard, Sean Michael Plumb displayed an impressive baritone and a ready smile, who can steal a scene with the best of them.
New York Classical Review, Rick Perdian

American baritone Sean Michael Plumb made his HGO debut in this Werther as Charlotte’s husband, Albert, singing with a smoothly attractive voice.
Opera News, Gregory Barnett

In his Met debut, baritone Sean Michael Plumb as Harlekin made a positive impression with a sunny relaxed demeanor and smooth vocalism.  His bright manner and full-voiced singing convinced in the role more than the usual undervoiced barihunk.
Parterre, Eli Jacobson

Sean Michael Plumb, in his Met debut, was a frisky Harlequin with an impressive voice.
New York Classical Review, Nick Perdian

The leading couple were backed up by a superb supporting cast, many drawn from the theatre’s ensemble… Sean Michael Plumb stood out as Melot for his strong, vibrant baritone.
Bachtrack, Hugo Shirley

The star of the show [was] Sean Michael Plumb, whose warm, velvety baritone and onstage ease as the birdcacther Papageno promised wonderful things to come.
The Philadelphia Inquirer, David Patrick Stearns

Of these winners, the one to watch is Sean Michael Plumb, twenty-three, who turned loose his full, exciting lyric baritone in a joyous performance of Robert’s aria from Iolanta.
Opera News, Brian Kellow

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