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Van Aken, who learned only Thursday that he would be substituting for an ailing Simon O'Neill, showed promise of being a fine addition to the ranks of heldentenors, who specialize in the heaviest Wagnerian roles.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2010

Thomas' voice was stamped with virility�clear, sturdy, securely focused, with a rich lyrical quality that is unusual among heldentenors.

From Time Magazine Archive

Wagnerian heldentenors have rarely stirred the hearts of more than a minority of opera buffs, though, which is where Jose Cura and Marcelo Alvarez come in.

From Time Magazine Archive

A few years ago, all three of his heldentenors suddenly came down with colds at the same time.

From Time Magazine Archive