Following James' role debut of Ruggero in Puccini's "La Rondine" for Iford opera in June 2014 the following extracts have been taken from national press reviews:
Opera Magazine writes: 'The naive, infatuated Ruggero was touchingly portrayed by James Edwards, whose ardent tenor gave 'Paris, the city of desire, a broadway heft and he was very convincing in the seduction scene. Chris Turner's elegant warm tenor contrasted well with Edwards' s larger sound.'
Backtrack writes: 'As Ruggero, James Edwards is smooth and Strong on all his notes, singing with superb accuracy. Sincere and straitforward, with just a hint of the prude, Edwards makes the perfect foil...'
The Guardian refers to: 'James' strength of voice as Ruggero'
The Telegraph writes: 'James sings carefully throughout and turns up the emotional volume in the last act'