New Zealand Listener - Handel Serse
Purefoy conveys Arsamene's depression and desperation in every gesture and movement he makes. His counter-tenor is expressive and glorious in every note, with his aria Quella che tutta fé being the evening's vocal highlight
National Business Review – Handel Serse
The other counter tenor William Purefoy singing the role of Arsamene was the standout performer. His less dramatic but beautifully nuanced voice was enhanced by his impeccable acting, turning even the slightest movement into a meaningful gesture
The Guardian – Da Capo CD Buxtehude Scandinavian Cantata
Soprano Else Torp, countertenor William Purefoy and bass Jakob Bloch Jespersen shine among the singers. Highly recommended.
Opera Magazine – Handel Xerxes
a clutch of good voices, in particular William Purefoy in the title role. From the outset, his clear, beautifully controlled countertenor had an appealing vibrancy
MusicalCriticism.com – Chandos CD Purcell Dido and Aeneas
the countertenor William Purefoy is ideal as the Spirit, his eerie delivery suiting the message he gives to Aeneas down to the ground
Opera Magazine - Mozart Apollo and Hyacinthus
William Purefoy’s attractively individual counter-tenor was heard to great advantage as Apollo
The Stage - Mozart Apollo and Hyacinthus
William Purefoy was the pure-toned, dignified Apollo
Opera Magazine - Mozart Ascanio in Alba
a natural comic as well as a good counter-tenor with attractively resinous tone
The Stage - Mozart Ascanio in Alba
William Purefoy’s Ascanio graduates touchingly from gauche teenage scholar to impassioned lover, the while deploying a strikingly pure, finely projected countertenor
The Guardian - Mozart Ascanio in Alba
impressive in a demanding role
The Times - Mozart Ascanio in Alba
William Purefoy’s Ascanio was admirable too — an open-throated counter-tenor with a nice touch of oboe-like reed in it
Opera Magagazine - Handel Hercules
the sweet-toned William Purefoy (his vibrato is in the same expressive league as that of David Daniels) built up to a gripping delivery of Lychas's narration
Opernwelt - Purcell Evening Hymn
auch wenn es nicht ganz die Souveränität des Countertenors William Purefoy erreicht, der den Abend entscheidend bereichert: very nice von Dr Nice
even if it doesn't completely achieve the sovereignty of countertenor William Purefoy, who enriches the evening crucially: very nice of Dr Nice
Deister-Weser-Kurier - Purcell Evening Hymn
Mit William Purefoy (Dr. Nice) stand ein hervorragender Countertenor zur Verfügung
countertenor William Purefoy's performance as Dr. Nice was outstanding
Süd-deutsche Zeitung - Monteverdi L'Incoronazione di Poppea
Die Sänger sind durchwegs hörenswert. Da entscheidet William Purefoys ungekünstelter Ottone den Wettstreit der Countertenöre leicht für sich
The singers were definitely worth hearing. William Purefoy's realistic Ottone easily won the battle of the countertenors
The Times - Triumph of Beauty and Deceit
William Purefoy's limpid, fluid counter-tenor shines...in an outstanding cast. How they manage to sing so well while carrying on as they do is occasion for unstinting praise
The Times - Machaut Messe de Notre Dame
The evening's outstanding voice
Opera Magazine - Handel Partenope
William Purefoy, as the Arsace in question, sang absolutely beautifully throughout - we are in danger of getting over-supplied with exceptional counter-tenors - and was quietly funny in his by turn brazen and hangdog impersonation
The Times - Handel Partenope
William Purefoy's beautifully poised singing as Arsace would have graced any festival in the world
Early Music Review - Handel Partenope
William Purefoy was excellent as the confused Arsace
The Independent - Handel Partenope
William Purefoy portrayed a vacillating Arsace with commitment and considerable vocal skill
The Times - Handel Partenope
...outstanding. The counter-tenor William Purefoy was the two-timing Arsace, singing with beautifully pure tone and impressive vocal dexterity, and he caught the man's ambivalence neatly.
The Sunday Times Culture - Hanover Band CD (ASV) Boyce Lamentation of David Over Jonathan
Excellent singing
The Times - Haydn Il Mondo Della Luna
A young counter-tenor to watch out for
City Voice, Wellington, New Zealand - Bach B Minor Mass
Sublime
The Irish Times - Handel Messiah
Effortlessly clear and natural
The Independent - Roderick Williams The Nativity
A superlatively accomplished countertenor
The Observer - John Harle CD (Decca Argo) Terror and Magnificence
Purefoy's voice is exactly as you would expect an angel to sound