"Die Textverständlichkeit ist trotz exponierter Partien und rasanter Tempi sehr gut. [...] David Howes setzt als Soldat fast belcantesk alle Stichworte, die aus den gestrichenen Wilde-Rollen unverzichtbar sind." ("Despite some challenging passages and rapid tempos, the text is very easy to understand. [...] As the soldier, David Howes delivers all the essential cues from the deleted Wilde roles in an almost bel canto style.")

Roland H. Dippel, Opernwelt. Review of Theater Magdeburg's Salome by Gerald Barry. April 2025

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"Theater Magdeburg’s cast, brilliantly committed across the board, convey that energy in irresistible fashion. [...] Stefan Sevenich and David Howes present a brilliantly droll double act as the Young Syrian and the Soldier."​

Hugo Shirley, Opera Now. Review of Theater Magdeburg's Salome by Gerald Barry. March 2025

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"...die Gesangs-Solisten teils sehr anspruchsvolle Koloraturen souverän, mit mehr oder weniger natürlichen Talenten für die eigenwillige Ausdrucksform des barocken Singens.... Bass-Bariton David Howes (Kondor) besonderen Applaus".

("...the vocal soloists master some very demanding coloratura
with aplomb, with more or less natural talent for the idiosyncratic expressive form of baroque singing.... bass-baritone David Howes (Kondor) receives special applause").

Armin Kaumanns, Aachener Zeitung. Review of Theater Aachen's The Indian Queens. October 2024

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"...vor allem begeistert der Bass- Bariton David Howes in der Rolle des Kondors. Getragen werden sie vom Sinfonieor- chester Aachen, das Jori Klomp glänzend auf die Spezi- fitäten der Barockmusik vor- bereitet hat."

("...and the bass-baritone David Howes is particularly inspiring in the role of the Condor. They are supported by the Aachen Symphony Orchestra, which Jori Klomp has brilliantly prepared for the specialities of baroque music.")

Hans Reul, GrenzEcho. Review of Theater Aachen's The Indian Queens. October 2024

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"Zu den stärkeren Momenten des Abends gehört ein Trio (großartig: David Howes,...)...." ("One of the stronger moments of the evening is a trio (great: David Howes....)).

​Stefan Schöme, Online Music Magazine. Review of Opera Köln's Ines. June 2024

"David Howes ist, mit flüssigem, sehr textverständlichem Bass, der Erzähler, der Mythos-Teile zugänglich macht.​"​

("David Howes is the narrator, making the myth accessible with a flowing, very articulate bass.")

Andreas Falentin, die Deutsche Bühne. Review of Opera Köln's Ines. June 2024

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"The rich, warm bass-baritone of David Howes hits the right dramatic and musical note as the noble and dignified Don Fernando who restores freedom, crushing Pizarro’s evil regime."

​Paddy Mcgovern, No More Workhouse. Review of Irish National Opera's Fidelio. November 2021

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"David Howes was a suitably opportunist Don Fernando as he arrives at the end to liberate the prisoners. His voice had an unctuous quality to it as he received the praise of all."

​Andrew Larkin, Backtrack. Review of Irish National Opera's Fidelio. November 2021

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"...there is a whole gallery of first-class performances in the smaller roles, especially by...David Howes as the Priest and the grumpy old Badger..."

​Stephen Walsh, The Arts Desk.  Review of Longborough Festival Opera's The Cunning Little Vixen. July 2021

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"The other roles come and go in quick succession, and are sung charismatically – among them, David Howes’s authoritative Priest..."

​Curtis Rodgers, Classical Source. Review of Longborough Festival Opera's The Cunning Little Vixen. July 2021

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"There are fine performances, too, from... David Howes (Priest/Badger)..."

​Edward Bhesania, The Stage. Review of Longborough Festival Opera's The Cunning Little Vixen. July 2021