Meet the artists of Shakespeare in Song: Brian Major

Baritone Brian Major makes his OD debut in Shakespeare in Song (May 20-23)!

Hailed by critics for his “velvety voice” and “commanding stage presence”, baritone Brian Major recently appeared as Baron Douphol in La traviata with Madison Opera, Marcello in La bohème with Toledo Opera, and Amonasro in Aida with Theatro Municipal de São Paulo. He has won numerous awards and honors on the competition circuit, including 2nd Prize in the Harold Haugh Opera Vocal Competition, 1st prize in the Opera Ebony Vocal Competition, and 1st prize in the Harlem Opera Theater Vocal Competition.

This season, Brian will join Lyric Fest as a soloist for Speak Low (Biography In Music: Kurt Weill) and will appear as Ping in Turandot with Opera Grand Rapids.

Read more about Brian: brianmajorbaritone.com

Meet more Shakespeare in Song soloists:
Michelle Johnson (soprano)
Robin Steitz (soprano)
Peter Drackley (tenor)

Plus: Meet Delaware Shakespeare artists Newton Buchanan, Annie Fang, James Kern & Emily Schuman