1.   He has been almost too forthright, not husbanding his strength, so by the final act of each opera he has sounded worn.

2.   The New York-born baritone Gino Quilico is an attractive actor with a robust voice, but as the toreador Escamillo he sounded vocally worn on this occasion.

3.   For much of the night, his baritone sounded worn, with a rough edge.

4.   Juan Pons had a detailed portrayal of the jester in the title role, but his voice sounded a bit worn.