PROGRAM COVER FROM THE KOMISCHE OPER - BERLIN
KURT WEILL		BERTOLT BRECHT

Berliner Morgenpost - July 29, 1984

Applause for Elliot Palay's rendition of Paul's aria stopped the show. Brecht most likely would have shot him on the spot for causing such an interruption. And yet, it certainly isn't the fault of the crisp Palay. He can sing! And what's more, he's a tenor.

Stuttgarter Zeitung - July 31, 1984

Those who act and dance on this "Mahagonny" volcano are a team. Each one embodies an individual type. Each one, unlike those from bygone productions who were singers well past their prime, allowed you to listen and enjoy due to their excellent vocal qualities. Among these Is Elliot Palay, a colossus, who in spite of his portrayal as a sociological big-mouth, showed incredible sensitivity and tenderness.

Nürnberger Nachrichten - July 31, 1984

Of all the performers, Elliot Palay left the strongest impression as the lumberjack Paul Ackermann, condemned to die for the sin of not having any money.

Schwäbische Neue Presse - August 3, 1984

Leading this vocally and dramatically perfect cast stands the intensive Elliot Palay as the lumberjack Paul Ackermann, rebelling against values built on lies and constraints. However, the realization of his goals becomes his downfall because he lacks that same recklessness that he himself called into being.

Südkurier - Konstanz - July 30, 1984

The robust Paule Ackermann of Elliot Palay used his tenor to it's fullest (as If he was dealing with Puccini) to successfully portray a lumberjack demeanor.

Rheinische Post - Düsseldorf - August 10, 1984

Among those who were able to keep pace with his colleagues from the orchestra was the American "Sonnyboy", Elliot Palay, a broad- shouldered western hero with a pleasant easy flowing tenor.

Saale Zeitung - Bad Kissingen

First and foremost there was strong applause for Elliot Palay as Paul Ackermann.

Trostberger Tageblatt - August 1, 1984

Paul Ackermann, Jenny's lover as long as he could afford her, was portrayed by Elliot Palay as a likable cowboy with immense stature and an immense voice.

Sender Freies Berlin

The ensemble was excellent, especially Elliot Palay as Paul Ackermann, a giant of a man with a strong voice.

Heilbonner Stimme - August 2, 1984.

Elliot Palay, also a member from the Berlin cast, is a bear of a man, rough and yet powerful in his heldentenor outbursts.