Following James's Role Debut as Rinuccio In Gianni Schicchi  / company debut for Opera Holland Park,  James has been praised by the critics in 4 and 5 star reviews. 

This is James' 5th Puccini Role - having already performed lead tenor roles in La Rondine, La Boheme, Tosca and Madam Butterfly.  

What the critics said: 

‘James Edwards hymn to Florence was finely rapturous. He has an Italianate voice with quite a dark, rich sound which suits some of the more spinto-ish roles. As Rinuccio he sounded more developed and mature than some singers, but James Edwards brought the requisite flexibility to the role too.’ Robert Hugill http://www.planethugill.com

'James Edwards, an Italianate tenor of the first order, is sturdy and ringing as Rinuccio' Mark Valencia, Whats On Stage http://www.whatsonstage.com

'James Edwards is an ebullient Rinuccio' Clare Colvin , Daily Express

'As Rinuccio, James Edwards donned his Il tabarro soldier’s uniform once more; his fervent paean to the wonders of ancient Florence was beautifully rich and velvety of tone and his lovely duet with Lauretta at the close was classic Puccini – a moment of sentimentality to soften the farce. 'Claire Seymour http://seenandheard-international.com