Ben Bliss

Ben Bliss is widely recognized as one of the leading American tenors of his generation, praised for his “purity of tone, vocal control and artistic sensitivity” (Opera Warhorses) and hailed as a “truly exceptional tenor” (National Review). He performs frequently at the Metropolitan Opera, where he has sung roles including Tamino (Die Zauberflöte), Don Ottavio (Don Giovanni), and Belmonte (Die Entführung aus dem Serail), among others. International appearances include performances with the Opéra national de Paris, Bayerische Staatsoper, Wiener Staatsoper, Canadian Opera Company, and Royal Opera House. A winner of the Beverly Sills Artist Award, Operalia’s Zarzuela Prize, and other major competitions, Bliss is also in demand on the concert stage, having sung with the New York Philharmonic, LA Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, and San Francisco Symphony. He has also appeared in recital at major venues including Carnegie Hall and LA Opera.