About
Ciao!
I am a Operatic Basso, Classical Recitalist and Professional Actor.
My greatest passions are reflected in those disciplines.
Of course I have other passions (naturally).
I am also a proud member of SAG/AFTRA and AEA
Career
I made my professional Opera debut in the Live from Lincoln Center telecast of The New York City Opera's acclaimed production of Porgy & Bess (YouTube). I debuted at Carnegie Hall in La Boheme (Colline), and have sung numerous concerts/recitals (and a few World premieres) at universities, cathedrals,and renowned venues including Alice Tully Hall; Town Hall; Merkin Hall; NJ Symphony Hall; & Mechanics Hall (MA). Recently, I performed an Epiphany Christmas Concert at Marc A. Scorca Hall in NYC’s OperaAmerica Center, and. I recorded a series of arias (soon to be happily supplanted this year) all of which can presently be viewed on YouTube.
While Opera remains my elusive passion, I am regularly featured as Bass soloist in Sacred works including my favorites, Handel's The Messiah; Haydn's The Creation: Rossini's Stabat Mater and the Verdi Requiem. This past December, I was Bass soloist in Handel's Messiah, Bach's Magnificat and the Mozart Requiem in NJ/NY, conducted by Maestro Eugene Sirotkine. I began this year (2023) singing again in Mozart’s Requiem. I am an acting veteran with Off-Broadway, Regional Theater and TV/Film credits (and a few World premieres as well lol,) as well.
My personal expressions of freedom are best reflected on a stage. Deep bow, and Curtain!
Sheldrake
IL LACERATO SPIRITO Simon Boccanegra July 9, 2021
Mögst du mein Kind - Der Fliegende Höllander July 9, 2021
SORGE INFAUSTA Orlando July 9 2021.
Rise Up Shepard, And Follow Marc A Scorca Hall January 11, 2021
Passions
I revere individuality, distinctive personalities, and voices. Those qualities are mirrored in my vocalism, and my work. My passions are not static or limiting. I’ll read anything by Erle Stanley Gardner, James Baldwin, & Shakespeare, to cite three of my favorites. Leontyne Price, Maria Callas, and Montserrat Caballé,
paired with
Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand and Cher are
Diva Desert Island essentials.
Have I made my love for female voices obvious enough?!
Contact
While I value my Privacy, I’m more fulfilled by an Audience, and most appreciative as well!
So Welcome!
Please feel free to contact me