James Myers | Operatic Baritone
James Myers | Operatic Baritone
James Myers is an operatic baritone known for his warm timbre, commanding stage presence and stylistic versatility across Mozart, Verdi, French repertoire, German repertoire and contemporary works. He has performed with Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap Opera, Washington Concert Opera and internationally with the Mittelsächsisches Theater in Freiberg, Germany.
Recent appearances include Dr. Falke in Die Fledermaus, Abimelech in Samson et Dalila, Count di Luna in Il Trovatore and Guglielmo in Cosi fan tutte. His repertoire also includes Don Giovanni, Escamillo (Carmen), Wolfram (Tannhäuser), Dapertutto (Les contes d'Hoffmann), Scarpia (Tosca), and concert works such as the Brahms Requiem, Faure Requiem, Handel's Messiah, Bach's St. Matthew Passion and Mendelssohn's Elijah.
In addition to his operatic work, Mr. Myers has appeared in classically composed musical theatre repertoire including Brigadoon, 1776, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast. His musical theatre concert repertoire includes selections from Les Miserables, Phantom, Sweeney Todd, Kiss Me Kate, A Little Night Music and Camelot.
As a concert soloist, he has performed with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra and Choralis most recently singing the baritone solos in Brahms' Ein Deutches Requiem.
Mr Myers maintains an active private voice studio and has served on the faculty of George Mason University. His students have gone on to professional engagements and acceptance into leading conservatories. He is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) and the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA).
Opera and Classical Singing Highlights Reel
This is a 3 minute video showcasing short clips from several different performances from operas and other classical works. Includes clips from the opera, Il Trovatore by Verdi, The Last Seven Words of Christ by composer Joseph Haydn, the baritone solo from the Faure Requiem and more.
Te Deum from Tosca by Puccini
James Myers sings as the character Scarpia in the Act 1 finale of the Italian opera, Tosca. This is the Te Deum aria otherwise known as, "Va, Tosca". Joy Mentzel on Piano. Both Italian and English language subtitles have been edited into this video.
Abendlich strahlt der sonne auge Das Rheingold by Wagner
James Myers, baritone, sings Wotan's aria, "Abendlich strahlt der Sonne Auge" from the opera, "Das Rheingold" by composer Richard Wagner. Das Rheingold is the first of 4 operas that comprise Wagner's, "The Ring Cycle", (Der Ring des Niebelungen). In this scene, the god, Wotan, invites his wife, Fricka, to live with him in the castle Valhalla. This is the finale of the opera. Sung in German, both German and English subtitles have been edited into the video. Joy Mentzel on piano
Vision fugitive from Herodiade by Jules Massenet
James Myers, baritone, sings the romantic French opera aria, "Vision Fugitive" from Herodiade by Massenet. Both English and French subtitles have been edited into the video for increased clarity and understanding. Joy Mentzel on Piano.
Forse in quel cor sensibile from Roberto devereux
James Myers sings the Italian opera aria, "Forse in quel cor sensibile" from Roberto Devereux by composer Gaetano Donizetti. Sung in Italian with English subtitles edited into the video.
Il Trovatore Act 4 duet
James Myers sings the role of Count di Luna in this concert production of the opera, Il Trovatore by Verdi. In this scene, Count di Luna refuses Leonora's request that he spare her lover's life. This was a performance with Commonwealth Concert Opera in Richmond, Virginia. English language subtitles have been edited into the video to translate the sung Italian text.
James sings from the opera, Samson et Dalila
James Myers sings the Bass-Baritone role of Abimelech in the French opera, Samson et Dalila by composer Camille Saint-Saens. This was with Commonwealth Concert Opera in Richmond, Virginia in the Fall of 2024. French and English subtitles have been edited into the video.
when the Air sings of summer from The old Maid and the Thief
James Myers sings the baritone opera aria, "When the Air Sings of Summer" from the opera, The Old Maid and the Thief" by Italian American composer, Gian Carlo Menotti. English subtitles of the sung English text have been edited into the video. Mark Irchai on Piano. Performed on a concert with Loudoun Lyric Opera.
Mache dich, mein herze, rein St. Matthew Passion Bach
James Myers, Baritone, sings the Bass aria, "Mache dich, mein Herze, rein from the St. Matthew Passion by J.S. Bach. Subtitles of both English and the sung German text have been edited into the video. Alina Belenky on Piano.
The People That Walked in Darkness from Handel's Messiah
James Myers, baritone, sings the Bass solo, "The People That Walked In Darkness" from The Messiah by composer, George Frideric Handel. Alina Belenky on Piano.
Donne mie la fate a tanti from cosi fan tutte by mozart
James Myers, baritone, sings the Italian aria, "Donne mie la fate a tanti" from the opera, Cosi fan tutte by Mozart. This was performed as part of a concert with Loudoun Lyric Opera. Mark Irchai on Piano.
O du mein holder abendstern from tannhäuser by Wagner
James Myers, baritone, sings Wolfram's aria, "O du mein holder Abendstern" from the opera, Tannhäuser by composer Richard Wagner. Joy Mentzel on Piano.
Ah per sempre io ti perdei from I puritani by Bellini
James Myers sings the Italian opera aria, "Ah per sempre io ti perdei" from I Puritani by composer Vincenzo Bellini. English subtitles of the sung Italian text have been edited into the video. Joy Mentzel on piano.
Questo Amor from edgar by puccini
James Myers, baritone, sings the Italian opera aria, "Questo amor" from the opera, Edgar, by composer Giacomo Puccini. Joy Mentzel on Piano.
Stars from Les Miserables
James sings Javert's main song, "Stars" from the musical, "Les Miserables" Mark Irchai on Piano. Performed on a concert with Loudoun Lyric Opera.
