JAN OPALACH Jan Opalach, whose voice has been described as “lyric”, “flexible”, and “displaying a wonderful variety of color”, is one of America’s most versatile performers on the operatic stage today. Combining serious musicianship with excellent acting skills, Opalach is highly regarded for his superb understanding of a broad range of musical styles and eras. He is a member of the distinguished voice faculty of the Eastman School of Music. Opalach has been a regular guest of the New York City Opera since 1980. A winner of the prestigious Walter M. Naumburg Vocal Competition, the Metropolitan Opera National Auditions, and the Internationaal Vocalisten Concours of s’Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, as well as the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Soloist Recital Grant, he has made recordings for a number of labels including Argo, Bridge, CRI, Decca, Delos, EMI, Koch International, L’Oiseau-Lyre, Nonesuch, Telarc, and Vox Unique.
| HANDEL, G.F.: Acis and Galatea (Kotoski, Gordon, Siebert, Opalach, Seattle Symphony Chorale and Orchestra, Schwarz) |
Naxos 8.572745-46 |
Opera
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| SALERNI, P.: Tony Caruso's Final Broadcast (E. Fennell, P. Fennell, Risley, Tupay, Monocacy Chamber Orchestra, Jung-Ho Pak) |
Naxos 8.669031 |
Opera
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| STRAVINSKY, I.: Pulcinella / Scherzo fantastique (Graham, Wilson, Opalach, Seattle Symphony, Schwarz) |
Naxos 8.571224 |
Ballet, Orchestral |
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