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IDOMENEO STAATSTHEATER MAINZ

Vasyl Solodkyy stands opposite him as a gesturally strong and vocally brilliant interpreter of the almost murderous role of Idomeneo. (Opern.news)

Tenor Vasyl Solodkyy plays a very young-looking king in the title role. He has a beautiful timbre and is convincing as a patriarch shaken to his core. (Kultuefreak.de)

The title character of the Cretan king and Troy returnee, played by Vasyl Solodkyy with intense acting and vocal versatility, is almost constantly confronted with an evil force acting against him. (Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung)

“Vasyl Solodkyy as Idomeneo impressed with a meticulousty executed posture of broker coolness, which he was able to combine with dazzling vocal control. A harsh and virile voice capable of coloratura Excellent.” (Frankfurter Rundschau)

EDGAR 70° Festival Puccini

Vasyl Solodkyy delivered a robust portrayal of Edgar, always confident in the high notes and passionate in the Act IV duet with Fidelia, when the two believe they have found happiness again. (Arte e Arti)

On the male side, Vasyl Solodkyy showed admirable control in the role of Edgar, especially in his soaring high notes. Combined with his somewhat dark timbre, these gave his voice a certain distinctive charm. (Connessi all’opera)

Vasyl Solodkyy proved to be a skilled phraser with noble bearing, endowed with a focused yet luminous sound. (GB Opera)

MESSA DA REQUIEM ACCADEMIA NAZIONALE DI S.CECILIA

The performance of the Ukrainian tenor Vasyl Solodkyy stands out for his splendid rendition, particularly remarkable in the execution of the aria “Ingemisco.” His interpretation of this intense and moving aria showcases a deep musical sensitivity and exceptional technical skill, allowing his bright timbre and confident voice to truly shine. (OPERA LIBERA)

Messa da Requiem G.Verdi Pfalztheater

Or the Ukrainian tenor Vasyl Solodkyy, a spinto tenor on his way to the dramatic repertoire, who possesses exactly the vocal power and musical expressiveness needed for Verdi’s Requiem. (DIE RHEINPFALZ)

Manon Lescaut G.Puccini Immling Festival 2025

The success of the production is, of course, also due to the two leads. With Maria Natale and Vasyl Solodkyy, we are witnessing a true Puccinian dream couple. The American soprano has everything it takes to portray Manon: a magnetic stage presence and a youthful, dramatic voice that, despite its power, retains a velvety softness—perfectly capturing the vulnerability of the character.
Adding to this ideal picture is the palpable chemistry with her Ukrainian partner, who makes a remarkable impression with a tender, velvety “Donna non vidi mai.” Just as convincing is his transformation throughout the opera—from a dreamy student to a Des Grieux scarred by heartbreak and betrayal, ultimately willing to sacrifice everything for love. With a pair like this, little can go wrong. In the end, it’s truly their performance that carries the emotional weight of the opera. (TOBIAS HELL)

Vasyl Solodkyy portrays Des Grieux with a powerful, lyric-dramatic tenor, convincingly expressing both despair and devotion as a passionate lover. The emotionally charged relationship between the two singers carries the evening. (Daniela Zimmermann)