Brian Skoog is an American tenor known for his "strong voice" (Cleveland Classical) and "fine lyric tenor" (Toledo Blade). Skoog performed with Central City Opera in the summer of 2018, singing the role of Tamino in Mozart's The Magic Flute for the Nina Odescalchi Kelly Family Matinee and the dual role of Larry/Matt in the 40th Anniversary Production of Henry Mollicone's The Face on the Barroom Floor. In recent seasons, Skoog has performed with Dayton Opera (Le Remendado in Bizet's Carmen), Nashville Opera (Theseus in Patrick Morganelli's Hercules vs. Vampires and Elder Hayes in Carlisle Floyd's Susannah), Toledo Opera (Tamino in the touring presentation of The Magic Flute and Don Curzio in Le nozze di Figaro), and Utah Festival Opera (Mark Smeaton in Rex, Jacey Squires in The Music Man). In the fall of 2018, Skoog performed the role of Tebaldo in Bellini's I Capuleti e i Montecchi with The Cleveland Opera. Skoog has previously appeared with The Cleveland Opera as Tamino in Die Zauberflöte, Jenik in The Bartered Bride, Count Gustav in The Land of Smiles, and Ruiz in Il trovatore. In the spring of 2019, Skoog sang the role of Gastone in La traviata with Cleveland Opera Theater.
Skoog is an active performer of oratorio and concert work across the United States. He debuted with the Toledo Symphony in December of 2018 as the tenor soloist for Handel's Messiah. Having made his debut with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra in December 2016 as the tenor soloist for Messiah, Skoog was again featured on the 2017-2018 DPO season, singing solos for Bach's cantata Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80 as well as Beethoven's Choral Fantasy. In the fall of 2017, he appeared in Cleveland, Ohio as the tenor soloist for the world premiere of Margaret Brouwer's Voice of the Lake: An Oratorio for Vocal Soloists, Choirs, and Instruments. Seen and Heard International praised his "brilliant" singing and called him "one of the highlights.” He reprised his role in Voice of the Lake in Cleveland and Cincinnati performances in October 2018. Last season, Skoog appeared as "The Poet" in The Cleveland Opera's staged realization of Robert Schumann's Dichterliebe. In his home state of Alabama, Skoog has appeared as the tenor soloist for Messiah with the Alabama Civic Chorale and members of the Alabama Symphony. In Cleveland, Skoog has frequently appeared in concert with chamber group M.U.S.i.C., recently performing operatic excerpts with the M.U.S.i.C. International Chamber Orchestra as well as singing Johannes Brahms's Liebeslieder Waltzer. He was recently the tenor soloist for Benjamin Britten's Rejoice in the Lamb with organist Karel Paukert. In May 2019, he will be a soloist for Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass with the Stambaugh Chorus in Youngstown, Ohio.
Skoog completed his graduate work at the Cleveland Institute of Music, where he studied with acclaimed tenor Vinson Cole and appeared in many leading roles with CIM Opera Theatre under the direction of David Bamberger and the baton of Harry Davidson. Skoog received his Bachelor of Music from the University of Alabama, where he studied with Sandra Walker and Doff Procter. During his time at Alabama, he performed as a soloist with The University Singers under Dr. John Ratledge at Carnegie Hall and the Seoul Arts Center in South Korea. Skoog is a graduate of the Aspen Opera Theatre Center in Aspen, Colorado.
Skoog is an active performer of oratorio and concert work across the United States. He debuted with the Toledo Symphony in December of 2018 as the tenor soloist for Handel's Messiah. Having made his debut with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra in December 2016 as the tenor soloist for Messiah, Skoog was again featured on the 2017-2018 DPO season, singing solos for Bach's cantata Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80 as well as Beethoven's Choral Fantasy. In the fall of 2017, he appeared in Cleveland, Ohio as the tenor soloist for the world premiere of Margaret Brouwer's Voice of the Lake: An Oratorio for Vocal Soloists, Choirs, and Instruments. Seen and Heard International praised his "brilliant" singing and called him "one of the highlights.” He reprised his role in Voice of the Lake in Cleveland and Cincinnati performances in October 2018. Last season, Skoog appeared as "The Poet" in The Cleveland Opera's staged realization of Robert Schumann's Dichterliebe. In his home state of Alabama, Skoog has appeared as the tenor soloist for Messiah with the Alabama Civic Chorale and members of the Alabama Symphony. In Cleveland, Skoog has frequently appeared in concert with chamber group M.U.S.i.C., recently performing operatic excerpts with the M.U.S.i.C. International Chamber Orchestra as well as singing Johannes Brahms's Liebeslieder Waltzer. He was recently the tenor soloist for Benjamin Britten's Rejoice in the Lamb with organist Karel Paukert. In May 2019, he will be a soloist for Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass with the Stambaugh Chorus in Youngstown, Ohio.
Skoog completed his graduate work at the Cleveland Institute of Music, where he studied with acclaimed tenor Vinson Cole and appeared in many leading roles with CIM Opera Theatre under the direction of David Bamberger and the baton of Harry Davidson. Skoog received his Bachelor of Music from the University of Alabama, where he studied with Sandra Walker and Doff Procter. During his time at Alabama, he performed as a soloist with The University Singers under Dr. John Ratledge at Carnegie Hall and the Seoul Arts Center in South Korea. Skoog is a graduate of the Aspen Opera Theatre Center in Aspen, Colorado.
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