Upcoming PerformancesVoice of the Lake Kulas Hall, Cleveland, Ohio October 19, 2018 @ 7 PM Having sung for the world premiere performance in 2017, Skoog will again appear as the tenor soloist for Margaret Brouwer's Voice of the Lake in this performance conducted by Domenico Boyagian. The Cleveland Opera presents I Capuleti e i Montecchi Cleveland, Ohio November, 2018 Skoog will perform the role of Tebaldo in a chamber version of Bellini's retelling of the Romeo and Juliet story. Toledo Symphony Orchestra presents Handel's Messiah Rosary Cathedral, Toledo, Ohio December 2, 2018 @ 4 PM Skoog will make his Toledo Symphony Orchestra debut as the soloist for Handel's Messiah under the baton of Sara Jobin. Handel's Messiah First United Methodist Church, Fort Collins, Colorado December 16, 2018 Skoog will appear as the tenor soloist for Handel’s Messiah with members of the Fort Collins Symphony conducted by David Adkins. Mozart Requiem Avon High School Auditorium, Avon, Ohio December 19, 2018 @ 7PM Skoog will appear as the tenor soloist for Mozart's Requiem. |
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Past PERFORMANCES (HIGHLIGHTS)
Central City Opera presents The Magic Flute
Nina Odescalchi Kelly Family Matinee
The Central City Opera House, Central City, Colorado
July 31 @ 2:30 PM
Skoog performed the role of Tamino in this performance of Mozart's The Magic Flute. (Sung in German with German dialogue)
Central City Opera presents The Face on the Barroom Floor
The Central City Opera House, Central City, Colorado
July - August 2018
Skoog performed the dual role of Larry/Matt in the 40th Anniversary Production of Henry Mollicone's chamber opera.
ContempOpera Cleveland presents Opera (R)Evolution
Hayden Auditorium, Hiram, Ohio
Friday, April 27, 2018 @ 7 PM
The Cleveland Opera presents Le mariage aux lanternes
Cleveland, Ohio
April 2018
Skoog performed the role of Guillot in Offenbach's delightful one-act opera, Le mariage aux lanternes.
Nashville Opera presents Susannah
Polk Theater, Nashville, Tennessee
Friday, April 6, 2018 @ 8 PM
Saturday, April 7, 2018 @ 8 PM
Sunday, April 8, 2018 @ 2 PM
Skoog performed the role of Elder Hayes in Carlisle Floyd's Susannah.
Nashville Opera presents Hercules vs. Vampires
Andrew Jackson Hall, Nashville, Tennessee
January 27, 2018 @ 8 PM
Mr. Skoog made his Nashville Opera debut singing the role of Theseus in this groundbreaking work by composer Patrick Morganelli.
Nashville Opera's Opera Gala: La Bella Notte
Hilton Nashville Downtown
January 20, 2018 @ 6:30 PM
Skoog appeared as a guest artist at Nashville Opera's Fundraiser Gala La Bella Notte.
The Cleveland Opera presents Two Portraits
Cleveland, Ohio
November-December 2017
Mr. Skoog performed the role of "The Poet" of Schumann's Dichterliebe in this production by The Cleveland Opera.
World Premiere: Voice of the Lake
Breen Center for the Performing Arts, Cleveland, Ohio
November 12, 2017 @ 3 PM
Mr. Skoog was the tenor soloist for the world premiere of acclaimed composer Margaret Brouwer's original concert drama, Voice of the Lake.
Concert for All Saints
First United Methodist Church, Fort Collins, Colorado
November 5, 2017 @ 3 PM
Highlights of this concert included Ralph Vaughan Williams' Four Hymns for Tenor, Viola, and Piano, and Beethoven's Adelaide.
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Masterworks Series
Bach: Cantata No. 80, Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80
Beethoven: Choral Fantasy
Schuster Center, Dayton, Ohio
October 13 & 14, 2017 @ 8 PM
M.U.S.i.C. International Orchestra
Beechmont Country Club, Cleveland, Ohio
September 18, 2007 @ 1:30 PM
Skoog sang excerpts from Così fan tutte and Die Fledermaus at M.U.S.i.C.'s annual benefit concert.
Utah Festival Opera
Logan, Utah
Summer 2017
Skoog appeared as Mark Smeaton in Rex, Jacey Squires in The Music Man, and Frederic (Cover) in The Pirates of Penzance.
Dayton Opera presents Carmen
Schuster Center, Dayton, Ohio
Friday, May 19, 2017 @ 8 PM
Sunday, May 21, 2017 @ 3 PM
Mr. Skoog made his Dayton Opera debut in the role of Le Remendado in this production of Carmen, conducted by Neal Gittleman and directed by Fenlon Lamb.
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents Sound & Song
Dayton Art Institute Renaissance Theatre, Dayton, Ohio
Sunday, February 26, 2017 @ 3 PM
On Wenlock Edge for Tenor, String Quartet, and Piano by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Neue Liebeslieder Waltzer by Johannes Brahms
Toledo Opera presents Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro
The Historic Valentine Theatre, Toledo, Ohio
Friday, February 10, 2017 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday February 12, 2017 @ 2 PM
Mr. Skoog made his Toledo Opera debut as Don Curzio in this production, conducted by James Meena and directed by Garnett Bruce.
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents Handel's Messiah
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Dayton, Ohio
December 18, 2016 @ 6:30 PM
Mr. Skoog made DPO debut as the soloist for this presentation of Messiah, with Neal Gittleman conducting.
Alabama Civic Chorale presents Handel's Messiah
Riverchase United Methodist Church, Hoover, Alabama
Sunday, November 20, 2016 @ 3 PM
Mr. Skoog returned as the tenor soloist for Alabama Civic Chorale's 69th annual performance of Handel's masterpiece.
Britten's Rejoice in the Lamb
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Cleveland Heights, OH
November 13, 2016 @ 11:15 AM
Mr. Skoog was the tenor soloist for this performance of Rejoice in the Lamb, conducted by Steven Plank and accompanied on the organ by Karel Paukert.
Toledo Opera presents Mozart's The Magic Flute
Toledo, Ohio
October 10, 2016 - November 11, 2016
Mr. Skoog sang the role of Tamino in this touring version of Mozart's masterpiece.
Blue Streak Ensemble
Heights Arts Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio
October 13, 2016 @ 7:30 PM
Mr. Skoog performed a sneak preview of "Voice of the Lake" by Margaret Brouwer as well as several rare gems by Bascom Little.
The Cleveland Opera presents Mozart's Die Zauberflöte
Westlake Auditorium - Cleveland, Ohio
March 11, 2016 @ 7:30 PM, March 13, 2016 @ 3:00 PM
Mr. Skoog performed the role of Tamino in this co-production with Opera Circle Cleveland and the Cleveland Women's Orchestra.
Alabama Civic Chorale presents Handel's Messiah
Riverchase United Methodist Church - Birmingham, Alabama
November 22, 2015 @ 3:00 PM
Mr. Skoog returned to sing the tenor solos of Handel's masterpiece with the Alabama Civic Chorale.
The Cleveland Opera presents Smetana's The Bartered Bride
Timken High School Auditorium - Canton, Ohio
October 18, 2015 @ 3:00 PM
Bohemian National Hall - Cleveland, Ohio
October 25, 2015 @ 3:00 PM
Mr. Skoog sang the role of Jenik in this co-production with The Cleveland Opera, VOCI Canton, and the Cleveland Women's Orchestra.
Celebrating Our Stars: M.U.S.i.C. Benefit Concert
Beechmont Country Club - Orange, OH
September 27, 2015 @ 1:30 PM
Mr. Skoog performed several operatic selections with the M.U.S.i.C. International Chamber Orchestra on M.U.S.i.C.'s yearly benefit concert.
The Cleveland Opera presents Puccini's Madama Butterfly
Ohio Theatre - Cleveland, Ohio
June 13, 2015
Skoog performed the role of Goro in this production in Cleveland's Playhouse Square.
Mozart: La clemenza di Tito
Kulas Hall - Cleveland, Ohio
February 25 & 27, 2015
Mr. Skoog appeared as the title role in Mozart's final opera.
Händel: Alcina
Kulas Hall - Cleveland, Ohio
November 5-8, 2014
MSkoog sang the role of Oronte in the Cleveland Institute of Music Opera Theatre's production of Händel's Alcina.
Alabama Civic Chorale presents Handel's Messiah
Riverchase United Methodist Church - Birmingham, Alabama
November 23, 2014 @ 3:00 PM
Skoog performed the tenor solos of Handel's masterpiece with the Alabama Civic Chorale.
Central City Opera presents Le nozze di Figaro
Central City Opera House - Central City, Colorado
Matinees at 2:30 pm: July 2, 4, 6, 8, 16, 20, 22, 26
Evenings at 8:00 pm: June 28; July 10, 12, 18
Skoog made his company debut in the role of Don Curzio.
Purcell: Dido & Aeneas
Kulas Hall - Cleveland, Ohio
February 27 & March 1, 2014
Mr. Skoog performed the title role of Aeneas under the direction of David Bamberger.
Mendelssohn: Lobgesang (Hymn of Praise)
Riverchase United Methodist Church - Birmingham, Alabama
May 4, 2014
Mr. Skoog was tenor soloist for this presentation of Mendelssohn's Hymn of Praise.
Saint-Saëns: Oratorio de Noël
December 24, 2013
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church - Cleveland, Ohio
Mozart: Die Zauberflöte
Kulas Hall - Cleveland, Ohio
November 7 & 9, 2013
Mr. Skoog performed the role of Tamino in the Cleveland Institute of Music's production of Mozart's Die Zauberflöte.
Aspen Music Festival
June 27-August 18, 2013
Aspen, Colorado
Mr. Skoog spent the summer of 2013 in Aspen, Colorado, participating in the Aspen Music Festival. In July, he covered the title role in Bernstein's Candide, in which he also appeared as King Theodore, First Inquisitor, and the Priest.
Skoog was also the tenor soloist for the Bach cantata Christen, ätzet diesen Tag, BWV 63 at the Aspen Chapel.
Brahms: Liebeslieder Waltzes
M.U.S.i.C. Stars in the Classics
September 8, 2013
Cleveland, Ohio
Nina Odescalchi Kelly Family Matinee
The Central City Opera House, Central City, Colorado
July 31 @ 2:30 PM
Skoog performed the role of Tamino in this performance of Mozart's The Magic Flute. (Sung in German with German dialogue)
Central City Opera presents The Face on the Barroom Floor
The Central City Opera House, Central City, Colorado
July - August 2018
Skoog performed the dual role of Larry/Matt in the 40th Anniversary Production of Henry Mollicone's chamber opera.
ContempOpera Cleveland presents Opera (R)Evolution
Hayden Auditorium, Hiram, Ohio
Friday, April 27, 2018 @ 7 PM
The Cleveland Opera presents Le mariage aux lanternes
Cleveland, Ohio
April 2018
Skoog performed the role of Guillot in Offenbach's delightful one-act opera, Le mariage aux lanternes.
Nashville Opera presents Susannah
Polk Theater, Nashville, Tennessee
Friday, April 6, 2018 @ 8 PM
Saturday, April 7, 2018 @ 8 PM
Sunday, April 8, 2018 @ 2 PM
Skoog performed the role of Elder Hayes in Carlisle Floyd's Susannah.
Nashville Opera presents Hercules vs. Vampires
Andrew Jackson Hall, Nashville, Tennessee
January 27, 2018 @ 8 PM
Mr. Skoog made his Nashville Opera debut singing the role of Theseus in this groundbreaking work by composer Patrick Morganelli.
Nashville Opera's Opera Gala: La Bella Notte
Hilton Nashville Downtown
January 20, 2018 @ 6:30 PM
Skoog appeared as a guest artist at Nashville Opera's Fundraiser Gala La Bella Notte.
The Cleveland Opera presents Two Portraits
Cleveland, Ohio
November-December 2017
Mr. Skoog performed the role of "The Poet" of Schumann's Dichterliebe in this production by The Cleveland Opera.
World Premiere: Voice of the Lake
Breen Center for the Performing Arts, Cleveland, Ohio
November 12, 2017 @ 3 PM
Mr. Skoog was the tenor soloist for the world premiere of acclaimed composer Margaret Brouwer's original concert drama, Voice of the Lake.
Concert for All Saints
First United Methodist Church, Fort Collins, Colorado
November 5, 2017 @ 3 PM
Highlights of this concert included Ralph Vaughan Williams' Four Hymns for Tenor, Viola, and Piano, and Beethoven's Adelaide.
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Masterworks Series
Bach: Cantata No. 80, Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80
Beethoven: Choral Fantasy
Schuster Center, Dayton, Ohio
October 13 & 14, 2017 @ 8 PM
M.U.S.i.C. International Orchestra
Beechmont Country Club, Cleveland, Ohio
September 18, 2007 @ 1:30 PM
Skoog sang excerpts from Così fan tutte and Die Fledermaus at M.U.S.i.C.'s annual benefit concert.
Utah Festival Opera
Logan, Utah
Summer 2017
Skoog appeared as Mark Smeaton in Rex, Jacey Squires in The Music Man, and Frederic (Cover) in The Pirates of Penzance.
Dayton Opera presents Carmen
Schuster Center, Dayton, Ohio
Friday, May 19, 2017 @ 8 PM
Sunday, May 21, 2017 @ 3 PM
Mr. Skoog made his Dayton Opera debut in the role of Le Remendado in this production of Carmen, conducted by Neal Gittleman and directed by Fenlon Lamb.
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents Sound & Song
Dayton Art Institute Renaissance Theatre, Dayton, Ohio
Sunday, February 26, 2017 @ 3 PM
On Wenlock Edge for Tenor, String Quartet, and Piano by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Neue Liebeslieder Waltzer by Johannes Brahms
Toledo Opera presents Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro
The Historic Valentine Theatre, Toledo, Ohio
Friday, February 10, 2017 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday February 12, 2017 @ 2 PM
Mr. Skoog made his Toledo Opera debut as Don Curzio in this production, conducted by James Meena and directed by Garnett Bruce.
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents Handel's Messiah
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Dayton, Ohio
December 18, 2016 @ 6:30 PM
Mr. Skoog made DPO debut as the soloist for this presentation of Messiah, with Neal Gittleman conducting.
Alabama Civic Chorale presents Handel's Messiah
Riverchase United Methodist Church, Hoover, Alabama
Sunday, November 20, 2016 @ 3 PM
Mr. Skoog returned as the tenor soloist for Alabama Civic Chorale's 69th annual performance of Handel's masterpiece.
Britten's Rejoice in the Lamb
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Cleveland Heights, OH
November 13, 2016 @ 11:15 AM
Mr. Skoog was the tenor soloist for this performance of Rejoice in the Lamb, conducted by Steven Plank and accompanied on the organ by Karel Paukert.
Toledo Opera presents Mozart's The Magic Flute
Toledo, Ohio
October 10, 2016 - November 11, 2016
Mr. Skoog sang the role of Tamino in this touring version of Mozart's masterpiece.
Blue Streak Ensemble
Heights Arts Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio
October 13, 2016 @ 7:30 PM
Mr. Skoog performed a sneak preview of "Voice of the Lake" by Margaret Brouwer as well as several rare gems by Bascom Little.
The Cleveland Opera presents Mozart's Die Zauberflöte
Westlake Auditorium - Cleveland, Ohio
March 11, 2016 @ 7:30 PM, March 13, 2016 @ 3:00 PM
Mr. Skoog performed the role of Tamino in this co-production with Opera Circle Cleveland and the Cleveland Women's Orchestra.
Alabama Civic Chorale presents Handel's Messiah
Riverchase United Methodist Church - Birmingham, Alabama
November 22, 2015 @ 3:00 PM
Mr. Skoog returned to sing the tenor solos of Handel's masterpiece with the Alabama Civic Chorale.
The Cleveland Opera presents Smetana's The Bartered Bride
Timken High School Auditorium - Canton, Ohio
October 18, 2015 @ 3:00 PM
Bohemian National Hall - Cleveland, Ohio
October 25, 2015 @ 3:00 PM
Mr. Skoog sang the role of Jenik in this co-production with The Cleveland Opera, VOCI Canton, and the Cleveland Women's Orchestra.
Celebrating Our Stars: M.U.S.i.C. Benefit Concert
Beechmont Country Club - Orange, OH
September 27, 2015 @ 1:30 PM
Mr. Skoog performed several operatic selections with the M.U.S.i.C. International Chamber Orchestra on M.U.S.i.C.'s yearly benefit concert.
The Cleveland Opera presents Puccini's Madama Butterfly
Ohio Theatre - Cleveland, Ohio
June 13, 2015
Skoog performed the role of Goro in this production in Cleveland's Playhouse Square.
Mozart: La clemenza di Tito
Kulas Hall - Cleveland, Ohio
February 25 & 27, 2015
Mr. Skoog appeared as the title role in Mozart's final opera.
Händel: Alcina
Kulas Hall - Cleveland, Ohio
November 5-8, 2014
MSkoog sang the role of Oronte in the Cleveland Institute of Music Opera Theatre's production of Händel's Alcina.
Alabama Civic Chorale presents Handel's Messiah
Riverchase United Methodist Church - Birmingham, Alabama
November 23, 2014 @ 3:00 PM
Skoog performed the tenor solos of Handel's masterpiece with the Alabama Civic Chorale.
Central City Opera presents Le nozze di Figaro
Central City Opera House - Central City, Colorado
Matinees at 2:30 pm: July 2, 4, 6, 8, 16, 20, 22, 26
Evenings at 8:00 pm: June 28; July 10, 12, 18
Skoog made his company debut in the role of Don Curzio.
Purcell: Dido & Aeneas
Kulas Hall - Cleveland, Ohio
February 27 & March 1, 2014
Mr. Skoog performed the title role of Aeneas under the direction of David Bamberger.
Mendelssohn: Lobgesang (Hymn of Praise)
Riverchase United Methodist Church - Birmingham, Alabama
May 4, 2014
Mr. Skoog was tenor soloist for this presentation of Mendelssohn's Hymn of Praise.
Saint-Saëns: Oratorio de Noël
December 24, 2013
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church - Cleveland, Ohio
Mozart: Die Zauberflöte
Kulas Hall - Cleveland, Ohio
November 7 & 9, 2013
Mr. Skoog performed the role of Tamino in the Cleveland Institute of Music's production of Mozart's Die Zauberflöte.
Aspen Music Festival
June 27-August 18, 2013
Aspen, Colorado
Mr. Skoog spent the summer of 2013 in Aspen, Colorado, participating in the Aspen Music Festival. In July, he covered the title role in Bernstein's Candide, in which he also appeared as King Theodore, First Inquisitor, and the Priest.
Skoog was also the tenor soloist for the Bach cantata Christen, ätzet diesen Tag, BWV 63 at the Aspen Chapel.
Brahms: Liebeslieder Waltzes
M.U.S.i.C. Stars in the Classics
September 8, 2013
Cleveland, Ohio
