Mr. Matthew Chellis This is Me

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1. 1. synopsis

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   Published on: 4/9/2008   Last Visited: 4/9/2008

   Recognized as a tenor of remarkable versatility and solid musicianship, with an impressive range and an exciting facility in his upper register, Matthew Chellis has appeared to critical and popular acclaim throughout the United States , Europe , South America , and Canada . Simultaneously displaying a rare ability for dramatic characterization and theatricality, Mr. Chellis has enjoyed equal success in opera, concert, and theatrical performances.
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   Mr. Chellis has been a frequent guest artist with Lincoln Center's New York City Opera in a wide variety of roles which have included Don Ottavio in DON GIOVANNI, Baron Lummer in Richard Strauss's INTERMEZZO, John Adams in Virgil Thomson's THE MOTHER OF US ALL, Thespis / Mercure in Jean Philippe Rameau's PLATÉE, Trouffaldino in THE LOVE FOR THREE ORANGES, the Father in Kurt Weill's THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS, and Cascada in THE MERRY WIDOW ( Live from Lincoln Center PBS telecast).
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   Mr. Chellis's discography includes a recording of Robert Strassburg's CHELM for the Milken Archive of American Jewish Music.
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   Originally trained as an actor and dancer, Matthew Chellis began his professional education at the University of Michigan where he earned his Bachelor of Musical Arts degree. After receiving his Master of Music from the Manhattan School of Music, he spent two years as a company member of the prestigious Juilliard Opera Center and was an apprentice artist with both Santa Fe Opera and Wolf Trap Opera. Mr. Chellis is currently an artist-in-residence and professor of voice at New York University 's Steinhardt School of Music.

2. 2. Elixir of Love–Opera Naples-Meet the Stars

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   Published on: 12/14/2007   Last Visited: 6/10/2008

   Matthew Chellis, as NemorinoRecognized as a tenor of remarkable versatility and solid musicianship, with an impressive range and an exciting facility in his upper register, Matthew Chellis has already sung 10 roles at New York City Opera.He has appeared to critical and popular acclaim throughout the United States, Europe, South America, and Canada.Simultaneously displaying a rare ability for dramatic characterization and theatricality, Mr. Chellis has enjoyed equal success in opera, concert, and theatrical performances.
   
   Matthew Chellis, TenorNew York City Opera

3. 3. 2004 - Roméo et Juliette

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   Published on: 1/1/2004   Last Visited: 2/23/2008

   Matthew Chellis
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   Matthew Chellis, Tenor (Roméo). One reviewer described Mr. Chellis as "a tenor of considerable softness and beauty of tone with a surprising reserve of power." The Washington Post wrote "A mellow tenor voice floated out from the stage:'Comfort Ye, Comfort Ye My People', and you could feel the audience doing just that." Mr. Chellis is regular performer with New York City Opera in such roles as Tamino in The Magic Flute, Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni, Nanki-Poo in The Mikado and Cascada in The Merry Widow in the Live from Lincoln Center telecast on PBS.
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   Mr. Chellis has also performed Pedrillo in Washington Opera and Andres in Wozzeck at Dallas Opera.