This summer, Matthew Polenzani makes his role debut as Don José in Bizet’s Carmen at the San Francisco Opera. In the title role stars J’Nai Bridges, with Anita Hartig as Micaëla and Kyle Ketelsen as Escamillo. The performances take place from June 5 – 29. James Gaffigan leads the orchestra in {...}
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Coming to the Dallas Opera, internationally-acclaimed American tenors Matthew Polenzani, Michael Fabiano and Bryan Hymel will perform with The Dallas Opera Orchestra under the baton of renowned Italian conductor Riccardo Frizza. Fabiano, Hymel, and Polenzani will take place on May 11 at 7:00 p.m. (please {...}
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Continuing his performances at the Metropolitan Opera on April 26, May 1 and 4, Matthew Polenzani returns to the role of Duca in Verdi’s Rigoletto in Michael Mayer’s neon-bedecked, Las Vegas–themed production. Baritone George Gagnidze sings the title role, and soprano Rosa Feola stars as Gilda. {...}
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After making his debut in Iolanta at the Metropolitan Opera, Matthew Polenzani appears at Carnegie Hall on February 24 to sing a recital which will also feature Jennifer Johnson Cano, Kathleen O’Mara, Marie Engle and Megan Grey, all accompanied by pianist Julius Drake. He then performs with pianist {...}
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