"Mark Beesley was an affecting Old Hebrew: here's a talent that Covent Garden should nurture."
(Royal Opera - Samson et Delila, Opera)

"Mark Beesley was a notable Ancient Hebrew, almost the only one of the cast singing in recognisable French instead of some weird Operatic Euro-tongue."
(Royal Opera - Samson et Delila, Evening Standard)

"Mark Beesley sang the Ancient Hebrew's solo with calm dignity."
(Royal Opera - Samson et Delila, The Times)

"Mark Beesley (made) a strong impression as the Ancient hebrew, who appeals sonorously, if unsuccessfully to Samson's conscience."
(Royal Opera - Samson et Delila, Daily Telegraph)