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Quinn Kelsey

Baritone

Born March 7, 1978 in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (48 years old)

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Quinn Kamakanalani Kelsey is a Hawaiian baritone, who is particularly noted for his performances in operas by Verdi. He has been featured in leading roles by the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, as well as other major opera companies in America and Europe.

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Signature Roles

Rigoletto in Rigoletto Macbeth in Macbeth Count di Luna in Il trovatore Germont in La traviata

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Career Trajectory

From his formative years in Hawaii through intensive training at America's most selective young artist programs, Quinn Kelsey developed into a baritone of uncommon vocal richness and dramatic intensity. His Metropolitan Opera debut in 2008 launched a career that has seen him become the preeminent interpreter of the Verdian baritone repertoire, commanding the stages of the world's greatest opera houses with performances of Rigoletto, Macbeth, and Il trovatore that combine vocal power with profound emotional intelligence. Today, Kelsey stands among the most sought-after baritones of his generation, a singer whose artistry continues to deepen with each season.