Американский тенор Аарон Блейк выступит в программе WDVX Blue Plate Special

The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 9/1 — James Margolis / Aaron Blake and Dave Eggar September 1 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm James Margolis: Philadelphia-area native. A multi-instrumentalist and engineer/producer well-steeped in blues, folk, jazz, soul, hip-hop, and neo-soul. A student of music in all its forms. American tenor Aaron Blake is recognized for performances marked by vocal elegance, dramatic presence, and psychological depth, captivating audiences on leading stages around the world. A Grammy-winning artist whose repertoire encompasses historic masterpieces and contemporary works, Mr. Blake is widely admired for his commanding presence as the High Priest of Amon in Philip Glass’ Akhnaten, as well as for his emotionally immediate interpretation of Michel in Martinů’s Julietta. Reviewers have praised his ability to bring vulnerability and intensity to this signature role, which he has performed in Czech, German, and French. Regularly engaged by the Metropolitan Opera since his debut as Gastone in La traviata, Mr. Blake maintains a longstanding artistic relationship with the company. His recent appearances there include Le Remendado in Carmen, Don Basilio in Le Nozze di Figaro, The Four Servants in Les Contes d’Hoffman, and Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni, among others. Mr. Blake’s schedule has also included debuts with the Israeli Opera in L’elisir d’Amore andBritten’s War Requiem, as well as performances with Cincinnati Opera (Don Giovanni, Il Barbiere di Seviglia, Fellow Travelers), Vancouver Opera (The Pearl Fishers), Komische Oper Berlin (Die Zauberflöte), and many other appearances in the U.S. and internationally. His symphonic repertoire includes Handel’s Messiah, Haydn’s The Creation and Serenade, Puccini’s Messa di Gloria, Mozart’s Requiem and Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, among other works. In addition to his performance career, Mr. Blake is a dedicated community advocate and champion of young voices. He serves as Artist in Residence at King University in Bristol, Tennessee, where he leads vocal arts masterclasses for regional students, collaborates with area organizations, and designs and produces community-focused events.