SINGERS
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Anne-Carolyn BirdSoprano
…with “a stage presence nothing short of magnetic,” this soprano enters her 6th season as a member of the Metropolitan Opera as Giannetta in the Opening Night Gala production of Bartlett Sher’s Elisir d’Amore.
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Jennifer BlackSoprano
…garnering vast attention worldwide, highlights this season include a return to Théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse as Norina in Don Pasquale and a debut with the Munich Philharmonic as Musetta in La Boheme.
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Janinah BurnettSoprano
…with a “timeless vocal quality” and “poignant portrayals,” this soprano will return to the Metropolitan Opera for her 5th season and sing Porgy and Bess Suite with Teatro Nacional de Sao Carlos in Lisbon, Portgual.
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Eleni CalenosSoprano
…declared “the next Maria Callas,” this Greek soprano renders audiences crippled, melting hearts this season in her role debut as Gilda as well as her Austin Lyric Opera debut as the Contessa in Le nozze di Figaro.
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Colleen DalySoprano
…quoted by Opera News as a “shimmering soprano,” this soprano is a bright new artist to watch, making her role debut this season as Fiordiligi in Così fan tutte and returns to Lyric Opera Baltimore as Musetta.
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Robin FollmanSoprano
…described as a soprano with “the whole package” this international acclaimed soprano will see debuts in the next two seasons with the Seattle Opera and will make her first foray into the Wagnerian repertoire.
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Jill GardnerSoprano
…this “powerhouse soprano” continues to garner national praise for being a “Puccini girl through and through,” with performances of the title role of Tosca in three different productions this season.
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Othalie GrahamSoprano
…”As Turandot, Othalie Graham electrified the audience with enormous vocal power, tonal depth, and dramatic savvy.” dont miss her next performance as the ice princess with the Opera in Nuevo León in Mexico.
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Sari GruberSoprano
…hailed as “nothing short of sensational” by Opera Magazine and “a real creature of the stage” by Opera News, this soprano also continues her reign as one of the industry’s leading concert and recital artists.
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Emily HindrichsSoprano
…continuing her reign as one of Opera’s leading Queen in Die Zauberflöte, she reprises the role this season with Oper Frankfurt, the Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe, and in Chicago, Nashville, Boston, and Omaha.
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Elizabeth Beers KatariaSoprano
…on the brink of an exciting career, dramatic soprano Elizabeth Beers Kataria is not to be missed in her upcoming appearances in The Ring Cycle and as Senta in The Flying Dutchman.
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Jessica KleinSoprano
…labeled as singing with a lustrous, resonant, vivid, and penetrating voice, this young dramatic soprano, on the verge of a major Wagnerian career, will make her Seattle Opera debut in their upcoming RING Cycle.
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Kathryn LewekSoprano
…after completing the season at the Deutsche Oper Berlin, she will return to Europe as Queen of the Night at ENO, Opera de Toulon, and then at the Bregenz Festival, where she also performs Jessica in Merchant of Venice.
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Caitlin LynchSoprano
…”luminous,” says the New York Times, this season includes Donna Anna with Pittsburgh Opera and her Metropolitan Opera debut in Francesca da Rimini, “Time stands still when Caitlin Lynch sings.”
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Jessica MedoffSoprano
…this lyric soprano, known for her versatility throughout all genres of music from opera to musical theatre to pops to cabaret, recently made back to back debuts as Marguerite in Faust and Magnolia in Showboat.
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Laquita MitchellSoprano
…this 2004 winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions recently took New York by storm, appearing as Violetta in La Traviata with New York City Opera and in concert at Carnegie Hall.
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Danielle PastinSoprano
…one of most vivacious and passionate artists of her time, she will return to the MET as Frasquita in Carmen, make her debut with Austin Lyric Opera as Nedda and make her role debut as the Contessa.
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Lori PhillipsSoprano
…innovative and captivating, this American soprano will continue her voyage into the Wagnerian repertoire with the Metropolitan Opera and Seattle Opera as well as continue to perform her signature role of Turandot.
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Emily PulleySoprano
…an electrifying actress with a gift for comedy, a repertoire that spells virtuoso, and a career bigger than Texas, this season new roles include from Rosalinde in Die Fledermaus to Georgetta in Il Tabarro.
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Suzanne RigdenSoprano
…with a “remarkable gift for stratospheric coloratura,” Canadian “bright and clear” soprano Suzanne Rigden recently hailed from the infamous Merola Opera Program of the San Francisco Opera.
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Amy Shoremount-ObraSoprano
….garnering wide recognition for her “bell-like voice and commanding stage presence”, this Soprano is also receiving much praise on the concert stage and in the contemporary and new music world.
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Luretta BybeeMezzo
…in addition to being internationally recognized for her remarkable range and versatility in performances worldwide, she also leads New England Conservatory’s Opera Studies program.
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Vanessa CariddiMezzo
…already havng debuted with the Metropolitan Opera, this alluring mezzo will make her Seattle Opera debut for their 2013 RING Cycle and proving her wide range perform Rosina in Il barbiere di Siviglia.
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Jamie Van EyckMezzo
…the “simply stunning” mezzo soprano is appealing to mass audiences and critics alike for her polished, elegant vocalism, and committed dramatic portrayals on American operatic and concert stages.
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Janara KellermanMezzo
…reffered to by critics as”sultry, elegant, and compelling,” the “textured smooth mezzo” of this artist excels from comedic roles in Gilbert & Sullivan to the dramactic characters of Verdi to the sensual Carmen.
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Maria McDanielMezzo
…as the 2011 Grand Prize Winner in Women’s Voice of the National Federation of Music Clubs she has been delighting audiences with her captivating performances on the recital, operatic and concert stage.
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Susan NicelyMezzo
…known for her highly acclaimed “lively comic presence,” rich voice and vivid characterizations, this seasoned performer continues to prove herself as one of America’s leading mezzos, an “audience darling.”
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Margaret ThompsonMezzo
…a vocal force to be reckoned with, she continues to enjoy working at A-level houses at home and abroad including the Metropolitan Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Washington National Opera, and Oper der Stadt Köln.
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Alessandra VolpeMezzo
…”young, vibrant, and beautiful,” this Italian mezzo-soprano, the quintessential Carmen, already having made her La Scala debut, makes her debut this fall with the Glyndebourne Festival in Rusalka.
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Julius AhnTenor
…recently made a splashing debut with Seattle Opera as Pang in Turandot, his debuts also included Palm Beach Opera and Lyric Opera Baltimore and next the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco.
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Jonathan BoydTenor
…after his riveting debut with San Diego Opera as Ishmael in Heggie’s Moby Dick, he will make his role debut as Faust, make his Scottish National Opera debut as Werther, and reprise his signature role of Don Ottavio.
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Neal FerreiraTenor
…praised for his “fine voice” and “stylish delivery,” he continues to delight critics and audiences alike with his charming portrayals of opera’s favorite characters. This fall he will debut with Virginia Opera.
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James FloraTenor
…a Richard Tucker Music Foundation vocal competition finalist, this tall, handsome tenor, “on the verge of international stardom,” will make his role debut as Rodolfo in La Boheme this fall.
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Allan GlassmanTenor
…thrilling audiences throughout America and Europe with his vibrant timbre and committed interpretations of roles, next he will return to the Metropolitan Opera, San Diego Opera, and the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
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Joseph HuTenor
….one of America’s leading character tenors, sought after for roles such as Goro in Madama Butterfly, Pang/Pong in Turandot, Steuermann in Der fliegende Holländer, and Spoletta in Tosca.
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Richard LeechTenor
…most recently returned to the Metropolitan Opera stage to sing Albert Gregor in The Makropulos Case in which Anthony Tommasini of The New York Times called his performances “ardent and effective.” .
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John McVeighTenor
..the wildly popular tenor continues to garner attention for his countless world class performances at the most revered houses throughout the United States and all over the world..
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Fernando de la MoraTenor
…continuing his world tour as Mexico’s most popular tenors in both the classical and pop genres, he can be heard on more than twenty recordings including Naxos, Deutsche Grammophon, Telarc and Universal.
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Antonello PalombiTenor
…the Italian tenor favorite, “without a doubt one of today’s finest dramatic tenors,” maintains a busy schedule with US performances in Dallas, Seattle, and Cincinnati, as well as Worldwide.
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John PickleTenor
…”Possessed of a supple voice and astonishing range,” this season performances include Turiddu/Canio, Riccardo, the title role of Candide, and Erik in Dutchman, in debuts with 4 ccompanies.
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Philippe PierceTenor
…originally from France, this “remarkable” tenor brings “incisive zest” in his debuts at Opera companies accross the US, including Austin Lyric Opera and NYFOS with the acclaimed Steven Blier.
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Victor Ryan RobertsonTenor
…this “brilliant” Rossini tenor having performed his “ardent and rapturous” signature roles of Barbiere’s Almaviva and Gershwin’s Sportin’ Life across the US, recently made his New York City Opera debut.
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Rolando SanzTenor
…gaining recognition for his “sensitive” and “luminous” portrayals of the romantic, lyric tenor repertoire, this season he performs Rodolfo and the Duke, a role in which he will make his Seattle Opera debut.
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Norman ShankleTenor
…currently enjoying worldwide acclaim for his portrayals of Mozart’s most famous tenors and his impeccable coloratura, he will return to the Semperoper Dresden for Almaviva and join the MET roster in the Spring.
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Daniel ShirleyTenor
…emerging as an audience favorite known for his wide range of tenor characterizations on the operatic and concert stages, this season sees debuts in Chicago with the Music of the Baroque and Madison Opera.
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Joel SorensenTenor
…this season he returns to San Diego Opera, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, San Francisco Opera, and will perform the role of John Wilson in the World Premiere of Lori Laitman’s The Scarlet Letter with Opera Colorado.
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Jason WicksonTenor
…quickly emerging as one of the young leading dramatic tenors in the United States, this season he will make debuts as Don Jose in Carmen, MacDuff in Macbeth, Florestan in Fidelio, and Erik in The Flying Dutchman.
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Renzo ZulianTenor
…this Italian tenor, called “a promising apparition, good-looking, and with a confident and sizeable tenor voice that he carries up to high climaxes in the best Italian tradition,” make his way to the US stages.
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Eric GreeneBaritone
…taking Europe by storm with electrifying performances of Billy Bigelow in London, he will return for his first foray into Wagner with performances as Gunther/Donner in Teatro Massimo di Palermo’s RING.
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Keith HarrisBaritone
…praised for the distinctive warmth of his voice, clear diction and exceptional musicianship, American baritone Keith Harris is captivating audiences for his performances on both the operatic and concert stage.
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Gordon HawkinsBaritone
…continues his reign as Opera’s leading Alberich, in which the New York Times claimed “nearly stole the show” next at Teatro de la Maestranza and returns to Deutsche Oper Berlin as Telramund in Lohengrin.
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Frederick JacksonBaritone
…an exciting young talent, recently hailed from Zurich Opera’s International Opera Studio, making debuts this season as Haly in L’Italiana in Algeri with Atlanta Opera and with several opera companies.
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Jonathan LaschBaritone
…described by critics as possessing a voice of arresting color and heft, that is thrillingly resonant and firm-lined, robust, and resolutely strong, this season he makes his Opera Memphis debut.
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Luis LedesmaBaritone
…the powerful, sultry baritone performs at leading international opera houses including Teatro alla Scala, Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona, Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires, and this fall Opera de Bellas Artes.
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Jeffrey MattseyBaritone
…renowned for the roles that have defined his prominent career, “the irresistibly irrepressible, handsome, charming, robust baritone, impossible not to love” returns again to the Metropolitan Opera.
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Corey McKernBaritone
…as one of the most in-demand baritones in the US today with 9 back-to-back productions this season, highlights include his debut with St. Louis Symphony performing Beethoven’s 9th Symphony and Wozzeck.
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Aaron St. Clair NicholsonBaritone
….an artist of the first rank, Aaron St. Clair Nicholson is constantly winning praise for his superb vocal gifts and the dramatic integrity he brings to his performances, this season from the Pirate King to Escamillo.
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Marian PopBaritone
…”gifted physical comedian with a rich, agile voice and high notes that could part your hair,” Romanian baritone maintains a strong foothold in the States dazzling in his signature role of Count Almaviva.
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Todd ThomasBaritone
…recognized with operatic companies and critics alike as a true Verdi baritone, highlights of his 8 engagements this season include a debut in Hong Kong and a return to the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
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Mark WaltersBaritone
…named Outstanding American Artist last season for his performance as Rigoletto with Florida Grand Opera, he returns there as Marcello, and debuts this season the roles of Jack Rance and Renato.
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David WonBaritone
…hailing from the Metropolitan Opera’s prestigious Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, this Korean-American baritone with “velvety depths of tone” returns there once again this season.
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Kyle AlbertsonBassbaritone
…becoming renowned not only for his versatile voice, confidence, and style and for his “youthful, virile, and handsome” voice, this bass-baritone returns to the MET and debuts the title role in Sweeney Todd.
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Philip CokorinosBassbaritone
…having performed over 70 leading roles in his career with eminent companies throughout the world, this seasoned performer will once again return to the Metropolitan Opera and Los Angeles Opera.
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David CushingBassbaritone
…already earning sensational acclaim, this season he with make his debut with New York City Opera as Mose in Egitto and his Tanglewood Festival debut as George Wilson in John Harbison’s The Great Gatsby.
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Jake GardnerBassbaritone
…”Words fail with Jake Gardner… who did not play his roles so much as became them – wonderful voice, wonderful actor,” highlights next include Geronte in Manon Lescaut Washington National Opera.
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Robert GierlachBassbaritone
…the polish singer made his debut with Teatro alla Scala as the Count in Le Nozze di Figaro to wide acclaim, “His powerful stage presence and commanding voice combine perfectly with his considerable comic abilities.”
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Andrew GrayBassbaritone
…turning heads in his gripping performances in such roles as Colline in La Bohème and Pooh-Bah in The Mikado at Michigan Opera Theatre, where he returned this season as both Figaro and Nourabad.
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Greer GrimsleyBassbaritone
…continues his reign as one of the world’s leading Wotan’s, with recent appearances of the role at the Teatro La Fenice and the Deutsche Oper Berlin, and next, the Metropolitan Opera’s RING Cycle in 2013!.
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Thomas HammonsBassbaritone
…considered “a master of opera buffa style,” this season sees additional performances as Bartolo in productions of both Barbiere and Figaro, as well as a future return to the Canadian Opera Company.
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Kristopher IrmiterBassbaritone
…”he has all the requisites — dashing stage presence, acting ability and solid vocal technique.”, raves Opera News, this season he will sing both Daland and the title role in The Flying Dutchman.
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Christopher JobBassbaritone
…joining the Metropolitan Opera in 2009, he will return there again next season as well as debut with Lyric Opera Baltimore and Palm Beach Opera as he establishes himself an important talent in the industry.
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Ryan KusterBassbaritone
…of the prestigious San Francisco Opera, “Handsome Ryan Kuster sang beautifully, and acted so convincingly that it was hard to believe he’s an Adler Fellow,” recently debuting the role of Don Giovanni.
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Stephen MorscheckBassbaritone
…making countless symphonic triumphs, “with just the right thrilling, in-your-ear Verdian punch” across the country with upcoming performances at Music of the Baroque in Chicago and the Dallas Bach Society.
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Jamie OffenbachBassbaritone
…performing his defining character portrayals in both buffo and dramatic repertoire this season includes Mefisto in Faust, Judge Turpin in Sweeney Todd, and Superintendent Budd in Albert Herring.
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Ashraf SewailamBassbaritone
…hailed as “strong, mysterious, and with mesmerizing intensity” this Egypt native will be making returns to San Diego Opera, Seattle Opera, Avery Fisher Hall, and a debut with Queensland Opera in Australia.
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Peter StrummerBassbaritone
…”a performer possessing great strength and warmth,” one of the country’s most accomplished character bass-baritones for endowing his buffo characterizations with further depth and humanity.
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Michael VenturaBassbaritone
…gaining attention in his young career as the Daily Progress stated, “His profundo bass voice, noble bone-structure and very expressive eyes make him a perfect commedia character, who sings with masterful glee.”
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Andrew FunkBass
…a rock-solid presence on stage and in the windy city making countless appearances with the Chicago Opera Theatre and Lyric Opera of Chicago, next he will debut with the Casals Festival as King Marke.
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Andrew GangestadBass
…applauded for his dark rich sound and strong musicality by audiences throughout the United States and the world, this bass returned to the Metropolitan Opera for his 12 consecutive season.
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Jeremy MilnerBass
…continues his international career with engagements at San Francisco Opera, the Canadian Opera Company, and Teatro Massimo in Palermo as well as upcoming with Seattle Opera and the Grand Théâtre de Genève.
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Aaron SorensenBass
…a graduate from the prestigious Yale program, this young bass is becoming known for his powerful rich sound, and a commanding stage presence. Watch for many exciting debuts in the coming seasons!
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Peter VolpeBass
…a constant and recurring presence at the Metropolitan Opera, having mastered over 80 roles…this season highlights include his role debut as Daland in The Flying Dutchman with Glimmerglass Opera.