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),...
by Gerst@operasj.org | Jul 1, 2024
Tenor Eric Mellum makes his role debut with Opera San José as 1st Priest in The Magic Flute. Eric moved to the Bay Area in 2021 after more than 20 seasons with The Minnesota Opera. There he was featured in the world premieres of Silent Night and The Grapes of Wrath,...
by Gerst@operasj.org | Jun 28, 2024
American-Greek Bass-Baritone Joseph Calzada is currently based in San Francisco, under the tutelage of the renowned César Ulloa. His 2025–2026 season includes Don Alfonso (Cover) in Così fan tutte with Opera San José, Barone Douphol in La Traviata with Festival Opera...
by Gerst@operasj.org | Jun 28, 2024
Baritone Kidon Choi’s 25/26 season begins with a return to San Diego Opera for Pagliacci (Tonio) followed by Cavalleria Rusticana (Alfio) / Pagliacci (Tonio) and La traviata (Germont) with Opera San José. On the concert stage he will debut with the Dallas Symphony...
