Keith Klein
Bass
"...stellar singing, and it's abundantly clear why the moment we hear his stunning, classically trained voice." -Kerry Clawson, Akron Beacon Journal
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"Mr. Klein’s pleasing bass-baritone...spews out a potent and rangy denunciation that shows a voice of considerable size." -James Sohre, Opera Today
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"A quick shout-out to Keith Klein, who’s sturdy, true bass...stood out, even in its very brief moment in the sun." -Susan Elliott, Musical America
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About Keith Klein
Keith Klein, a bass hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music (2018) and Florida State University (2020). He has performed as a Studio Artist with Florida Grand Opera and the Lyric Opera of Kansas City, and served as an Artist in Residence with Opera Colorado. He recently made his European debut as a member of the International Opera Studio at Hamburg State Opera.
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Critics have praised Keith’s voice as a “pleasing bass baritone... spews out a potent and rangy denunciation that shows a voice of considerable size” (James Sohre, Opera Today) and described his performances as featuring “...stellar singing, and it's abundantly clear why the moment we hear his stunning, classically trained voice” (Kerry Clawson, Akron Beacon Journal). David Fleshler of the South Florida Classical Review noted, “He brought a dramatic verve to the vocal line, in which a single voice stands out heroically against the orchestra.”
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A Rocky Mountain Regional Finalist in the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition, Keith is also a recipient of the Barbara and Stanley Richman Memorial Award from Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. His recent roles include Dr. Grenville in La Traviata and the Notary in Der Rosenkavalier with Santa Fe Opera. At Hamburg State Opera, he has performed Dr. Grenville (La Traviata) and Antonio (Le Nozze di Figaro). Upcoming roles in Meiningen include Colline (La Bohème), Il Commendatore (Don Giovanni), and Fasolt (Das Rheingold).
