Mr. Simpson is currently singing Der Fliegende Hollaender with the Statni Opera Prague. He will also sing the title role in Sweeney Todd, in Augusta, Georgia. In the 2006/2007 season Mr. Simpson sang the title role in Der Fliegende Hollaender with the Menaus Opera Festival in Brazil, directed by the renowned director Christoph Schlingensief.
Baritones at Encompass Arts
“Gerbrandt’s enchanting voice moved with direction and energy, as he soared over the orchestra, moving with conviction and grace, like an artist in full command of his craft…Gerbrandt as Marcello stole the show, both vocally and artistically…Every move and look was fueled by passion… -The Charlottesville Daily Progress La bohème 2007
Ben made his film debut as Papageno in Kenneth Branagh’s adaptation of Mozart’s The Magic Flute with James Conlon conducting (Venice & Toronto Film Festivals; Movie Soundtrack). He was last seen on Broadway as Javert In Les Miserables. Other Broadway credits: Trevor Graydon in Thoroughly Modern Millie Marcello in Baz Luhrmann’s La boheme (Tony Honor; Cast Recording) and Enjolras in Les Miserables. Ben’s regional credits include File in 110 in the Shade (Pasadena Playhouse) and Patrick in Mame (Hollywood Bowl). Concert work includes engagements with the LA Philharmonic and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Film/TV: Miriam, Numb3rs. Ben Davis
William Andrew Stuckey is an operatic baritone whose performances have been acclaimed for their visceral power and beauty while his voice has been praised as a “strong, soaring baritone”. He is in demand.
Baritone Ryan Taylor recently performed the role of Sharpless in Madame Butterfly and in Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle in Fort Worth Opera’s Inaugural Festival Season, celebrating the company’s 60th Anniversary. He has previously sung Germont in La Traviata with the Bar Harbor Music Festival, Dandini in La Cenerentola with both Opera Carolina and Opera San Antonio, Marcello in La bohème with Jacksonville Symphony and Dayton Opera, and Guglielmo in Così fan tutte with Piedmont Opera and the Bar Harbor Music Festival. Additionally, he has performed Carmina Burana with the Bryan Symphony Orchestra, and Reno Philharmonic. For the Minnesota Opera, he has bowed as Ping in Turandot, Figaro in Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Silvio in I Pagliacci, and Sharpless in Madame Butterfly. Mr. Taylor originated the role of Voltore in the world premiere of John Musto’s opera Volpone for the Wolf Trap Opera Company. He has portrayed Taddeo in L’Italiana in Algeri, Malatesta in Don Pasquale, Escamillo in Carmen, Harry Easter in Street Scene, and Count Almaviva in Le nozze di Figaro.
Mr. Giovanni Guagliardo is quickly establishing himself as an important young baritone to watch. Upcoming engagements for Mr.Guagliardo include: Lescaut in Palermo, Sulpice in Rome at the Teatro dell’ Opera, Schaunard in Torre del Lago, Bacocco in Il Giocatore, Belcore in Catania, Marcello in Wichita, Kansas, and Yamadori at La Scala.