“Tireless dramatically” “Stylish singing”
-Opera News, Don Giovanni, Venture Opera

"As Mustapha, Downs was velvety-smooth, dark-hued, stylish, especially good in recitative and more lyrical intimidation."
-The Boston Globe, The Italian Girl in Algiers, Boston Midsummer Opera

"Mr. Downs championed 'Why Do the Nations', displaying a great flexibility in his vocal range, and a pleasing lower register." 
-The Washington Examiner, Messiah, Washington National Cathedral

“Eric Downs, as the instigator Don Alfonso, showed the best sense of phrase, his bass-baritone suavely insistent.” “Everyone’s acting was dexterous and convincing, with Downs and Slywotzky especially adept at less-is-more stage presence"
-The Boston Globe, Così fan tutte, Boston Midsummer Opera

“The center of the work was given to the baritone soloist, which was the setting of a Thomas Hardy Poem called ‘The Oxen.’ Bass-baritone Eric Downs sang with warm and effective colorings. He drew us into the final stanza with gentle energy.”
-The Hartford Courant, Hodie (Vaughan Williams), Hartford Symphony