"Der irische Bassbariton David Howes, seit einem Jahr im Magdeburger Opernensemble, fiel als Dr. Bartolo durch sein witziges Spiel und vor allem in der zungenbrecherischen Bravour-Arie „A un dottor della mia sorte“ mit vielfarbiger, sehr flexibler Stimmführung positiv auf." ("Irish bass-baritone David Howes , a member of the Magdeburg Opera ensemble for a year, stood out as Dr. Bartolo with his witty performance and, above all, in the tongue-twisting bravura aria "A un dottor della mia sorte," where he displayed a richly nuanced and highly flexible vocal range.") 

Gerhard Eckels, der Opernfreund

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"Rabek fliegt anmutig durch die vielen Koloraturen und spielt Rosina als willensstarke und verschmitzte junge Frau. Ein Überraschungs-Hingucker des Opernabends war aber definitiv David Howes' fabelhafter Doktor Bartolo, der sich durch seine phänomenale Darbietung Szenenapplaus abholen darf, der einfach nicht mehr aufhört." ("Rabek glides gracefully through the many coloratura passages, portraying Rosina as a strong-willed and mischievous young woman. However, the surprise highlight of the opera evening was undoubtedly David Howes' fabulous Doctor Bartolo, whose phenomenal performance earned him thunderous applause that simply wouldn't stop.")

Lena Schubert, Tag24

"Carolyn Holt and David Howes were convincing as Mařenka’s eager, slightly overbearing parents, their rustic awkwardness neatly clashing with the more refined manners of Háta and Mícha, who entered in Act 3..."

Andrew Larkin, Bachtrack

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"...and Carolyn Holt and David Howes keep the comedy coming as Marenka's parents."

Michael Dungan, The Irish Times

"In mehreren kleineren Rollen traten ohne Fehl David Howes (Polizeikommissar) ... auf." ("In the smaller roles, David Howes performed flawlessly...")

Gerhard Eckels, Der Opernfreunde

"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​

"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

“...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

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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

"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

"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​

"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

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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

"...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

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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

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

​Edward Bhesania, The Stage