Ian Schipper, bass-baritone, explores the full spectrum of human musical expression through his performances of art songs, oratorios, and opera. A frequent soloist along the West Coast, he has performed the bass solos in numerous Bach and Handel oratorios and the masses of Haydn and Mozart. Schipper is an active choral singer, performing with ensembles
Maxwell Ary, tenor, is a Dallas native based in San Francisco. A versatile performer and educator, he has been described as a “musical chameleon” with a voice suited for a wide range of genres, including classical vocal repertoire, choral and concert music, jazz, musical theater, and pop. Passionate about performance and education, Ary earned selection
James Reese is a frequently sought tenor soloist with leading orchestras and ensembles throughout North America. He often collaborates with the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, the American Bach Soloists, the Washington Bach Consort, TENET Vocal Artists, the Bourbon Baroque Orchestra, Lyric Fest, and the Gamut Bach Ensemble. He is also an active recitalist and presents song
Baritone John Buffett enjoys a versatile career singing music from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, but also lending his “warm tone and ringing top notes” (Salt Lake Tribune) to Bel Canto opera, 20th Century masters like Vaughan Williams, Debussy, and Copland, and Hollywood studio sessions. Recent solo engagements include Bach’s “St. John Passion” arias
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