Chris A. Thompson
Style: Opera; Classical; Musical Theatre
Title: Professor of Voice
Bio:
Described as a “remarkable baritone” (Opera News) who delivers a “supremely nuanced performance” (Gramophone), Chris Thompson is an international artist noted for compelling performances on stage and in the concert hall. He has performed leading lyric baritone roles across the United States and England ranging from Figaro in Il Barbiere di Siviglia to the title role in staged productions of Elijah to Carl Magnus in A Little Night Music.
A frequent oratorio and opera soloist, the most recent of his many performances include Bach’s B minor Mass and Handel’s Messiah with Spire Chamber Ensemble, Schaunard in La Boheme with Springfield Regional Opera, and Bach’s Cantata 140 with the Mid-America Singers. An accomplished recitalist, he has performed throughout the United States and has sung Schubert’s Winterreise on numerous occasions with acclaimed concert pianist Steven Spooner.
A strong advocate of new music, Chris made his Carnegie Hall debut in January 2012 singing Posh (featured on Naxos), a song cycle by young composer Mohammed Fairouz. He has appeared in several world premieres including Guest from the Future, The Scrimshaw Violin, Box and Cox and Hester Prynne at Death. In addition, Chris made his Off-Broadway debut in Fermat’s Last Tango (Original Cast Recordings) and is a featured soloist on Impetuosities (Albany Records), a CD of music by New York composer Joshua Rosenblum. Chris is a graduate of the University of Kansas, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (London), Loyola University (New Orleans), and Kansas State University. He served as Director of Opera/Musical Theatre at the University of Idaho and presently serves as Coordinator of Vocal Studies at Missouri State University.
Voice Type: Baritone
Music Styles Taught: Opera; Classical; Musical Theatre
Availability: I am available as a performer; I have a wait-list for private lessons; I am currently accepting private students; I am available as a clinician or presenter; I accept students through a college or university program
