by Gerst@operasj.org | Mar 20, 2025
Baritone Steve Valenzuela is a dynamic and versatile performer, known for his rich, expressive voice and captivating stage presence. Hailed by Opera News as a “committed actor with a voluptuous baritone,” he has earned recognition for his work in both traditional and...
by Gerst@operasj.org | Feb 18, 2025
“Armienta’s score is lush with cultural influences that highlight the vast musical palette of Latin and Hispanic artistic traditions.” – The Classical Review (Review of Armienta’s Zorro) Composer Héctor Armienta considers himself neither Mexican nor American, but...
by Gerst@operasj.org | Feb 17, 2025
Deborah Martínez Rosengaus, is a versatile Mezzo Soprano having studied Opera, Theater, Music and Dance, she is known for her exciting, high energy performances and for creating memorable and endearing characters. With a uniquely flexible voice, as comfortable in...
by Gerst@operasj.org | Jul 17, 2024
Xavier Prado is a Chilean-born tenor who has received numerous accolades for his exceptional singing. An “Accademia Rossiniana Alberto Zedda 2023” alumnus, he was a finalist and grant winner at the 2023 Loren L. Zachary Vocal Competition, finalist at the 2023 Giulio...
by Gerst@operasj.org | Jul 8, 2024
Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, tenor Joachim Luis was last seen on stage in March 2023 in West Edge Opera’s Snapshot Concert. In April 2019 he made his Chicago Opera Theater debut as Tashtego in Moby Dick. Past roles include: Ernesto (Don Pasquale),...