As Siegmund, he was committed dramatically and shone in his character's highlights: Morrell delivered some magnificently stentorian "Wälse"s, and a lovely Todesverkündung with manful tone.
Creative Loafing Tampa As Samson, the imposing Jon Morrell manages the difficult trick of conveying both strength and vulnerability; whether fighting his attraction to Dalila or when blinded and shackled in defeat, his powerful tenor is laced with pain.