We have here a highly unusual example of an outstanding opera singer who is also an excellent actor.
(Wiener Zeitung, 10.10. 1995)

With his elegant charisma and ingratiating tenor voice, Ferdinand von Plettenberg is a bon vivant who has the audience surrendering to his charms.
(Orpheus, Dez. 1998)

As Rodolfo, Ferdinand von Plettenberg sang with a well placed, brilliant tenor voice.
(Leipziger Volkszeitung, 23.1.1998)

The part of the Evangelist was sung by Ferdinand von Plettenberg in a light and flowing manner, with complete assurance in the high range.
(Magdeburger Volksstimme, 15.12.1999)

Ferdinand von Plettenberg was an elegant Gabriel von Eisenstein with perfect timbre.
(Frankfurter Allgemeine, 1.2.1999)

Convincing both vocally and dramatically: Ferdinand von Plettenberg created an Eisenstein who was a quick and lively lady-killer.
(Mitteldeutsche Zeitung, 30.11.1998)

Tenor Ferdinand von Plettenberg presented a selection from the Reisebuch (Krenek) with solidity and competence, provoking comparison with Julius Patzak and Heinz Zednik. It is a truly beautiful tenor voice, with perfect intonation, clear articulation and the ability to find exactly the right tone of voice between effusive enthusiasm for nature and ironic sarcasm...
(Salzburger Nachrichten, 18.12.1993)

With Idomeneo's aria, Ferdinand von Plettenberg let the audience experience the maturity of his tenor voice and its wide range of possibilities...
(Magdeburger Volksstimme 25.6.1998)

Tenor Ferdinand von Plettenberg was a bright and radiant Ernesto...
(Der Standard, 13.11.1993)

He is young, charming and musical with a fine sense of humour...
(Der Neue Merker, Dez.1999)

Ferdinand von Plettenberg has a melodious lyric tenor voice that is well suited to Mozart and bel canto.
(Der Neue Merker, Mai 1992)

Ferdinand von Plettenberg gave a youthful, romantic performance of Don Carlos, with a powerful and well placed voice
(Tagesanzeiger, 20.7.2003)

The voice has a lovely timbre and is technically very secure, with the high notes well placed.
(Der Neue Merker, 20.7.2003)

Ferdinand von Plettenberg sings with elegance and passion, but also with spirit and grace, the role of the First Stranger, a combination of Tamino and Papageno at the same time.
(l'opera, Feb. 1995)

Outstanding: Ferdinand von Plettenberg as a highly dramatic Evangelist.
(Mitteldeutsche Zeitung, 10.4.2001)

The large audience was enthusiastic about von Plettenberg's voice. Especially successful were his Italian canzonas, which he also translated into German for the audience.
(Mendener Zeitung, 17.7.1993)

There is no Balduin (Wiener Blut) more charming, more reserved. He reminds me of Mozarts Figaro - Conte after the „contessa perdona“. Somewhat awkward, with a slightly bad concsence. Absolutely not the stereo - typical Operetta - Macho.
(Der Neue Merker Feb. 2004)

Top-class recital.

The singers artistic qualities make his performance so very convincing...
(Mendener Zeitung 12.4.2005)