Hawaii Angelotti. Hawaii!!!

Very pleased to be making my debut with Hawaii Opera Theater, singing Angelotti in Tosca.  Performances April 26, 28, and 30 at the Blaisdell Concert Hall.

Let’s face it.  All gigs are not created equal.  Sometimes you play big roles you can sink your teeth into.  Other times, smaller and less fulfilling ones.  Sometimes you’re [...]

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Collatinus in Memphis’ Rape

I’m very happy to be returning to Opera Memphis to sing the role of Collatinus in

The Rape of Lucretia

by Benjamin Britten

Conductor  – Steven Osgood

Director – Ned Canty

Performances April 4 and 6 at Playhouse on the Square

 

It is a wonderful cast and practically a reunion of American Opera [...]

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Memphis Boheme, FL Beethoven 9

Yes indeed.  It seems to be the year of Colline for the red-headed wonder.  For my third one this year, I’m very pleased to be making my début with Opera Memphis on Nov. 9 and 11.  It has been a fantastic experience joining this company in what seems a time of major rejuvenation under the [...]

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A porn opera. It had to happen.

Awww Yeeeeah!  Just when the career needed a little spice, the perfect role comes along.

This weekend I will be among the brave and sinfully talented souls putting on the first act of the work in progress, The Enchanted Organ.

I play the aging German porn star, Helmut Langeschlange.  I know.  Total type casting!  [...]

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Bohème and Beethoven, Grand Rapids and Jacksonville

I’m at it again with the coat.  This time in Michigan, I believe another new state for me.  Actually, I have not only never sung there, but I think I have not yet even been to Michigan.  So this is a win for me professionally and personally!  A win for Michigan, no doubt.    Boys [...]

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My first Raimondo – BCO

It’s been a whirlwind of travel and singing for this red-headed bass as of late.  After a very successful run of Figaro in El Paso last weekend, I was home for a day before saddling my horse for the trek down to Baltimore to sing my first Raimondo in Lucia di Lammermoor March 23 and [...]

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Bartolo takes El Paso

“Tutta Siviglia….conosce Bartolo!”

…and after this weekend, March 15-18, so will El Paso. As you can see from this billboard next to I-10 East just before the exit labeled as the “Gateway to Juarez,” El Paso Opera is doing Le Nozze di Figaro with a very talented cast.  Artistic and General Director, David Grabarkewitz, is [...]

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Bohème in Jacksonville

I don’t think I’ve ever sung in Florida.  That, my friends, is about to change.  I’m going coat slinging in Actionville.

This weekend I head to Jacksonville, FL.  I know it as “Actionville,” as one of my college buddies from there used to call it, and I will be there to sing Colline in La [...]

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St. Louis Symphony Sarastro

Last week I returned from a fantastic experience and great honor in singing with the St. Louis Symphony.  The history of this orchestra is just amazing and it was so cool to see the pictures, posters, and autographs from so many of the legends that have performed with them over the years.  I was there [...]

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Masetto – per servirla

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to announce the long awaited arrival of my Catskills debut.  That’s right.  You heard me correctly.  I’m taking it to the sticks. In all seriousness, I am thrilled to be taking part of the second annual installment of….

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