Baritone (lyric)
An American baritone of robust vocalism and undeniable charisma, Joseph Lattanzi has established himself as one of opera's most compelling interpreters of contemporary roles, particularly through his career-defining performance as Hawkins Fuller in Gregory Spears' *Fellow Travelers*.
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Defining moments and milestones
Lattanzi emerged from prestigious conservatory training and young artist programs to make his professional debut in 2011 as Moralès in *Carmen* at Seattle Opera. His career trajectory accelerated dramatically with his 2016 world premiere as Hawkins Fuller in Gregory Spears' *Fellow Travelers* at Cincinnati Opera—a career-defining role that established him as an essential voice in contemporary opera and led to engagements at major American opera houses. Now in his mid-career, Lattanzi commands both classical repertoire (Mozart, Rossini, Verdi) and cutting-edge new works with equal artistry, securing his standing as one of America's most compelling lyric baritones.
World premiere performance as Hawkins Fuller in Gregory Spears' *Fellow Travelers* (Cincinnati Opera, 2016); 2017 recipient of a top prize from the Sullivan Foundation
Oberlin Conservatory of Music; University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)
Recordings featuring Joseph Lattanzi in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.