Richard Strauss: Friedenstag Theatro Municipal de São Paulo "Leonardo Neiva delivered a secure and well-projected vocal performance, composing his character with conviction and sobriety, revealing a lyrical baritone of good emission and expressive control adequate for the role. Within his vocal and dramatic possibilities, he built an internalized commander in constant conflict." Marco Antonio Seta, July 20, 2025 criticacomoseta.blogspot.com Mozarts Réquiem OSESP Sala São Paulo "[...] baritone Leonardo Neiva combined clear vocal lines with their respective beautiful timbres." Nelson Rubens Kunze, May 4, 2025 concerto.com.br Tosca, G. Puccini Theatro Municipal de São Paulo "In other words, (...) Leonardo Neiva could interpret Cavaradossi in any major theater in the world. [...] Leonardo Neiva possesses a beautiful, round, velvety timbre. I confess I didn't imagine he could give voice to Scarpia. Once again: everything is possible for an artist. The most interesting thing is that he did it with complete naturalness, he seems to have used a simple recipe: he let himself be guided by the music and the text – to which, incidentally, he gave strong emphasis. [...] In Neiva's Scarpia, there was no room for exaggerations, and at no point did he flirt with a caricatured character, but his Scarpia was firm, never wavered, either from a musical or expressive point of view. His voice sounded homogeneous and very well placed all the time, full of nuances, with colors that changed according to the situations the character went through." Fabiana Crepaldi, August 14, 2023 notasmusicais.com Tosca, G. Puccini Theatro Municipal de São Paulo "Entering through the middle of the audience, Leonardo Neiva there proposed a Scarpia without histrionics or verismo outbursts, above all austere. And, if his aria at the end of the act, one of the most interesting constructions in Puccini's theater, combining religiosity, desire, and death, already revealed an interpretation attentive to the words, the second act made the interesting characterization of the character even clearer, at ease with the declamatory nature of the singing and attentive to the words." João Luiz Sampaio, August 13, 2023 concerto.com.br Carmen, G. Bizet Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro "The baritone Leonardo Neiva, who a few days ago announced his hiring for the cast of soloists of the Vienna State Opera, safely interpreted the bullfighter Escamillo, with good presence and a well-placed voice." Leonardo Marques, July 24, 2023 notasmusicais.com The Consul, Giancarlo Menotti Teatro Colón de Buenos Aires "The Brazilian Leonardo Neiva took the brief, but significant, role of John Sorel, the persecuted militant, with assurance and conviction." Jorge Coli, May 14, 2022 concerto.com.br The Rake’s Progress, Stravinsky Theatro Municipal de São Paulo "Leonardo Neiva led the devil Nick Shadow with propriety (...)" Nelson Rubens Kunze, November 16, 2021 concerto.com.br Rienzi, der letzte der Tribunen, R. Wagner "In the same register, young Brazilian Leonardo Neiva gives a flattering impact to the fiery Cecco, a character he makes particularly endearing." Bertrand Bolognesi, October 10, 2012 ANACLASE Rienzi, der letzte der Tribunen, R. Wagner "Leonardo Neiva often manages to overcome this handicap and bring their characters to life, reinforcing the coherence of a homogeneous and first-rate cast." Jean Toulouse, ODB Opera 'Götterdämmerung' with a touch of virtuosity "On the other hand, Leonardo Neiva's Gunther is an example of skillful characterization combined with excellent vocal performance." João Luiz Sampaio, August 16, 2012 Estado de São Paulo La Boheme, G. Puccini "Baritone Leonardo Neiva, one of the most beautiful and expressive voices of today." Nelson Kunze, November 3, 2011 concerto.com.br Tristan and Isolde, R. Wagner "Leonardo Neiva is a baritone with a warm, tropical, incandescent voice, who links phrases beautifully and shows an amazing understanding of the text." Opernwelt – Germany 2011 Tristan and Isolde – XV Amazonas Opera Festival "Leonardo Neiva had a memorable night as Kurwenal, the squire of the hero Tristan. With a brilliant voice and very natural stage movement, Neiva, who already has an important career, is undoubtedly one of our most prominent singers today." Nelson Kunze, May 24, 2011 Concerto.com.br Tristan and Isolde – XV Amazonas Opera Festival "Inspired and competent participation of young Brazilian talent Leonardo Neiva (Kurwenal). With excellent musical performance, excellent vocal projection, and natural stage movement, Neiva, who already has an important career, is undoubtedly one of our most prominent singers today." Leonardo Martinelli, May 23, 2011 Concerto.com.br Notes on the Brazilian Opera Company "The cast, led by Leonardo Neiva... is homogeneous and efficient both vocally and theatrically." João Luiz Sampaio, June 25, 2010 Estado de São Paulo Pagliacci,  R. Leoncavallo "...a high technical level of voice and a lot of emotion in his character... excellent Brazilian baritone Leonardo Neiva (Silvio)." Johnny Teperman, May 13, 2010 Mundoclassico.com Ariadne auf Naxos "… it is impossible not to mention Leonardo Neiva (Professor)…" Arthur Nestrovski, August 19, 2008 Folha de São Paulo Opera Pecheurs des Perles, Chile "A second cast introduced a new and intriguing Zurga in the person of Leonardo Neiva, who brought to life the character's ongoing interior drama." Opera Magazine February ByBattaglia.com "Leonardo Neiva, proved to be a good actor in the role of John Sorel, Magda's tormented husband, singing as a strong baritone who combined very well with Filipcic Holm's voice." Martinwullich.com "The Brazilian baritone Leonardo Neiva, substantiated as John Sorel, imprinted on his voice and character the correct seal of the persecuted." Martin Wullich