Matthew Curran

Praised for his “smooth, rich sound” and “stylish power” by The Baltimore Sun, bass Matthew Curran brings a blend of intelligent musicianship and strong dramatic instincts to a variety of roles. Having sung on the stages of the Zürich Opera, Seattle, Atlanta, Memphis, and many other regional opera houses, he is a major talent on the rise.  His operatic repertoire includes Filippo in Verdi’s Don Carlo, Sarastro in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte, Oroveso in Bellini’s Norma, Frère Laurent in Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette, and Colline in Puccini’s La Bohème.  On the concert stage, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Handel’s Messiah, Mozart, Verdi, and Brahms Requiems, and the great Bach Oratorios.  He is also an eager interpreter of song literature and new works.   2016-2017 engagements include Orbazzano in