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Patrick Miller

“[Mr. Miller] sings with a hint of the heavens in his voice, investing the hero with a softness and strength that should make an audience member want to reach out and touch his hand.” - Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Patrick made his Lyric Opera of Chicago debut in the roles of Arturo in Lucia di Lammermoor and the First Philistine in Samson et Dalila during the 2003-04 season, going on to create the role of Dino (the groom) in Lyric’s World Premiere of A Wedding, composed by William Bolcom and directed by Robert Altman the follow season. Other honors that season included appearing as soloist in Lyric Opera’s 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee Concert.

Jamin Flabiano

Character Tenor, Jamin Flabiano performs the role of Alfred in Die Fledermaus with New Rochelle Opera in June of 2011, and will be seen as Goro in Sarasota Opera’s 2011 Fall production of Madama Butterfly. He returns to the Fort Worth Opera to perform Basilio in Le Nozze di Figaro in 2012. Jamin was most recently seen as Bardolfo in Falstaff with Mercury Opera in Rochester, New York and Ali in Zémire et Azor at the Greenwood Music Festival in South Carolina. He debuted at Toledo Opera as Bardolfo and returned to Carnegie Hall to perform New Music works in collaboration with the Remarkable Theater Brigade.

Edward Mout

Edward Mout is a tenor who has been praised for his entertaining stage presence and his “mellifluously youthful tenor”. In the 2010-2011 season, Edward made his debut with the Metropolitan Opera as Postiglione in La fanciulla del west. In 2011, Edward will perform the Four Servants in Les Contes d’Hoffmann and Tobias Ragg in Sweeney Todd with the Wolftrap Opera Company and he will return to Lyric Opera of Chicago as Tanzmeister in Ariadne auf Naxos and Simpleton in Boris Godunov.

Jonathan Blalock

Tenor Jonathan Blalock is praised by Montreal’s La Presse for a “beautiful leggiero voice.”

His performances during the 2010-2011 season include Stevie in the world premiere of The Secret Agent with the Center for Contemporary Opera, Fenton in Falstaff with Mercury Opera, Jupiter in Semele as a guest artist with Kent State University, Don Ottavio (Don Giovanni) with the International Vocal Arts Institute (IVAI), Mozart’s Grand Mass in C Minor with the Eugene Concert Choir, and a return to Fort Worth Opera for Philip Glass’ Hydrogen Jukebox. In 2011-2012 he will sing Handel’s Messiah with the Winston-Salem Symphony and the Lexington Philharmonic, further performances of The Secret Agent at The Armel Festival in Hungary, Carmina Burana with Las Cruces Symphony, and debut with Virginia Opera in Philip Glass’ Orphée. He will be an apprentice with The Santa Fe Opera in their 2012 festival season.

Willy Falk

Willy Falk has performed in many Broadway shows and appeared on operatic stages throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. He is a graduate of Harvard University and The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Willy received a Tony© Award nomination for his portrayal of “Chris” in the original Broadway production of Miss Saigon. He began his professional career as “Paul San Marco” in the Broadway Tour of A Chorus Line; playing over one hundred cities in the US. For his Broadway debut, he played ‘Tommy” in Marilyn: An American Fable, and his solo song from that show, “You Are So Beyond,” has become a Broadway cult favorite.

Philip Webb

Whether in concert or on stage in an opera, tenor Philip Webb receives rave reviews for being one the most remarkable voices in classical music today Mr. Webb has applied the same dynamic intensity and interpretative skill to a growing German tenor repertoire. Appearing as Erik in Der fliegende Holländer, Siegmund in Die Walküre, Lohengrin in Lohengrin, Walter in Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg and Bacchus in Ariadne auf Naxos. Following his Metropolitan Opera debut as Manrico in Il Trovatore during the 2008-2009 Season, Mr. Webb returned as, Calaf in Turandot and Erik in Der Fliegende Hollander in 2009-2010. He also joined the Opera National de Lorraine in the title role in Otello and reprised his much heralded portrayal of Radames in Aida at the Bregenz Festival during the 2007-2008 season

Leonardo Caimi

Italian lyric tenor Leonardo Caimi began 2011 with his February Beijing debut as Alfredo in La Traviata alongside Inva Mula and Juan Pons. In March, he reprised the role in the same production in Ascoli Piceno, Italy. He debuted at the Teatro Carlo Felice di Genova as Pinkerton, followed by his debut at the Teatro Lirico di Cagliari as Alfredo and then followed with the reprisal of his role as Errico Settebellizze in Nino Rota’s Napoli Milionaria.

Adam Laurence Herskowitz

Wagnerian tenor, Adam Laurence Herskowitz, returned to the Metropolitan Opera for the second consecutive season in 2011. Adam sang the FIRST ARMED MAN and cover the role of FROH. Adam was also seen in Fanciulla, Boccanegra and Ariadne. He joined the MET on tour in Japan. In 2012, Adam will sing Calaf with the Toledo Opera, a role he will reprise with the Minnesota Opera. Adam was the second place winner in the Wagnerian category at the prestigious Liederkranz Competition in January 2011. In the 2009-2010 season, Adam sang the Captain in Boccanegra starring Placido Domingo and the Messenger in Aida, broadcast world wide in HD in movie theaters.

Angelo Marchese

Angelo Marchese, “exquisite tenor…with great expression and impeccable technical proficiency.” (Miami Herald) triumphed in the title role of legendary producer, Phil Ramone’s world premiere of “Lanza” in 2010. The beauty and versatility of Marchese’s voice takes him across different genres from opera to zarzuela to musical theater and crossover. Known for bringing the “total package” to every performance, Marchese dominates the stage and electrifies his audiences with his virile, sensual and expressive singing. Marchese has collaborated with masters of their genres including composer Thomas Pasatieri, conductor Jose Ramon Tebar, Broadway performer Dave Clemmons and jazz artist Arturo Sandoval.

Simeon Esper

American Tenor Simeon Esper has quickly established himself as a sought-after artist in both the United States and Europe. Guest appearances in the 2010/11 season include the role of Sam Kaplan in a new production of Weill’s STREET SCENE at the Sächsische Staatsoper Dresden, Pedrillo in DIE ENTFÜHRUNG AUS DEM SERAIL at the Deutsche Oper am Rhein, Weill’s SEVEN DEADLY SINS at the Theater an der Wien, ein Junge Seemann/Ein Hirt in TRISTAN UND ISOLDE with Seattle Opera and ein Wirt in DER ROSENKAVALIER with San Diego Opera.

Marcello Giordani

Marcello Giordani is, arguably, “the greatest leading tenor of his generation” – “Opera News”, March 2008. Marcello Giordani has been hailed by the international press as one of the most important tenors on the opera stage today. He has appeared in all of the world’s major opera houses and has sung with many of today’s most renown conductors. His exceptional versatility and vocal range have allowed him to encompass a vast repertory, running the gamut from the Bel Canto operas of Rossini, Donizetti and Bellini and the lyricism of the French operatic repertoire, to the more dramatic roles of Verdi and Puccini.

Adam Cromer

Tenor Adam Cromer has been praised for both his exciting voice and his emotional character portrayals. His recent performance of Cavaradossi with OperaLancaster was noted for “splendid, long-held high notes” and a “luxuriant tenor that matched the revolutionary fervor of the painter.” His numerous performance credits include the roles of Lennie Small in Carlisle Floyd’s Of Mice and Men, Sam in Floyd’s Susannah, Alfredo in La Traviata, Don José in Carmen, and Turiddu in Cavalleria rusticana. He has performed with companies throughout the US including Chautauqua Opera, Sarasota Opera, Opera Carolina, American Opera Projects, Utah Festival Opera, and Union Avenue Opera

Derek Taylor

Winner of numerous awards, tenor Derek Taylor is quickly becoming an important artist in America and Europe. His repertoire spans the central lyric Italian and French operas. Mr. Taylor ́s “ringing top” and “blazing good looks” have garnered much excitement in his first years in Switzerland.

Jesus Garcia

Internationally acclaimed tenor, Jesus Garcia, has performed on major stages all over the world.  Specializing in the romantic roles of the Italian and French repertoire, his dynamic stage presence and soaring vocalism have made him one of opera’s most sought-after young rising stars.   Mr. Garcia is the recipient of numerous awards including a 2003 Tony Award Honor for his work as Rodolfo in Baz Luhrmann’s production of Puccini’s La Boheme on Broadway. He has also been the winner of numerous competitions including Placido Domingo’s Operalia, the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, those of the George London, the Licia Albanese, and the Marquerite McCammon International Vocal Competition.

Brian Jagde

Lyric tenor Brian Jagde made his American tenor debut singing Rodolfo in Puccini’s La Bohème for Syracuse Opera. His European debut in the title role in Massenet’s Werther was followed by a portrayal of Macduff in Verdi’s Macbeth in March of 2010 for Teatr Wielki Opera Poznan in Poland. Brian performed Pinkerton in Virginia Opera’s 2011 production of Madama Butterfly. He sang Rodolfo for a production of La Bohème at Maestro Lorin Maazel’s Castleton Festival, where he covered Luigi and perform L’amante in their revival of Il Tabarro. In 2012, he will perform with the Minnesota Opera as Pinkerton, and make his Santa Fe Opera debut in productions of Tosca and Arabella

Jonathan Winell

Jonathan Winell, New York native, is known for his artistry, beautiful tone and easy top. He is a student of Patricia McCaffrey and has worked with Doris Jung Popper since 2002. He is a graduate of The Hartt School of Music and attended The Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA). He has coached with Jane Klaviter since 2007 and now also coaches with Eve Queler, Bob Morrison and Kathy Olsen.