Baritone

  • Kevin Patrick

    kevin patrick

    Baritone

  • Mark Cotton

    Baritone

  • Daniel Sutin

    Baritone

  • Bryan Glenn Davis

    Baritone

Kevin

Patrick

Kevin Patrick hails from Norristown, Pa, where he began singing at age 14. His work on stage has been described as "moving" by Neal Zoren of Princeton 1 News. Most recently, he debuted the role of Sam in Boheme Opera New Jersey's production of Trouble in Tahiti, to rave reviews. He began his 2024-2025 season with his debut with Prismatic Arts Ensemble singing Lord Capulet in their queer rendering of Gounod's Romeo et Juliette. He followed this with his role debut as Dr. Falke in Die Fledermaus with Wilmington Concert Opera in September. 

Patrick's other recent credits of note include singing Count Ceprano and covering the role of Sparafucile with Opera Delaware and Opera Baltimore in a co-production in 2023. A favorite role of Patrick's is Peter, the Father in Hänsel und Gretel, which he recently sang with both Wilmington Concert Opera and Boheme Opera New Jersey, auf Deutsch in the former, and in English in the the latter. Additionally, he sang the dual roles of Alfio and Silvio in Cavalleria Rusticana/I Pagliacci with Delaware Valley Opera Co. in 2023. 

Patrick is equally at home in the realm of musical theater and cabaret. He made his Off-Broadway debut in 2017 in Dorian Gray: The Musical at the New York New Musical. He also regularly performs with the Bolshoi Studio Cabaret in Northern New Jersey. 

MARK

COTTON

Mark Cotton is a distinguished baritone renowned for his versatility, having performed a diverse array of operatic roles that span works by Verdi, Gounod, Bernstein, and Barber. His extensive concert repertoire includes compositions by Beethoven, Fauré, Haydn, and Verdi. 

Most recently, Mark showcased his artistry at the Margravial Opera House in a concert dedicated to an all-Wagner program. He was also featured as the baritone soloist for the L'Opera Piccola 20th Anniversary Gala at the historic Kloster Eberbach in Eltville, Hessen, where he performed "Il Balen" from Verdi’s Il Trovatore and the "Te Deum" from Puccini’s Tosca. 

Looking ahead, Mark is set to return to Santa Fe, NM, to debut in the role of Gianni Schicchi and participate in a Puccini gala for Opera West. He will then swiftly transition back to Meiningen to collaborate with the Meininger Kammerchor as the baritone soloist for Fauré’s Requiem.

His recent engagements include operatic and Christmas concerts in Leipzig, performed at Alte Börse and Kloster Eberbach, as well as serving as the bass soloist for Verdi’s Requiem in Berlin. This past season, he took on the title role in Rigoletto with the Delaware Valley Opera and portrayed Tonio in Opera West’s production of I Pagliacci. 

Critically acclaimed, Margaret Bruetsch of the Sullivan County Democrat praised his performance in Rigoletto, noting, “Cotton’s voice is spectacular, but his ability to pull the audience into the story was what really made him stand out. He pivoted from funny jester to cruel voice of the Duke to overprotective and later heartbroken father with ease”. and he is known for captivating his audience with his dramatic portrayals and deep commitment to character. His commanding presence has been remarked upon as it brings powerful depth to each of his performances.

The 2021-2022 season features an impressive lineup of performances for Mark Cotton, including his role as Sharpless in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly with Opera in Santa Fe, NM. He will also showcase his talents in concerts with the Delaware Valley Opera, performing excerpts from Don Pasquale, Rigoletto and Così fan tutte, as well taking on the title role in Nathan Felix's Ribas-Dominici with the Timucua Arts Foundation in Orlando, Florida.

In addition to his operatic engagements, Mr. Cotton possesses a wealth of experience on the concert stage, having performed many revered orchestral works. His repertoire includes masterpieces such as Handel’s Messiah, Mozart’s Requiem, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Dvořák’s Te Deum, and Verdi’s Requiem, among others. He has regularly collaborated with prestigious ensembles, including the Masterworks Chorus, the Paul Madore Chorale, and the Messiah Society of Grand Junction.

Mr. Cotton's formative training was enriched by the guidance of two operatic legends, Carlo Bergonzi in Busseto, Italy, and Franco Corelli in New York City. The invaluable practical knowledge and techniques they imparted have provided him with a robust foundation upon which to build his successful career.

Mark has performed with several prestigious international companies, including Linguagloso Festival, Opera Classica Europa, Hudson Lyric Opera, Delaware Valley Opera, Montclair Opera Theatre, Miami Lyric Opera, NJ Verismo Opera, and the Opera Company of Brooklyn. His notable roles include Escamillo, Germont, Count di Luna, Amonasro, Melchior, Alfio, Sharpless, Rigoletto, and Simon Boccanegra.

Daniel

Sutin

Baritone Daniel Sutin recently captivated audiences at Opera North, where he portrayed the title role in *Rigoletto*, following a triumphant debut as Germont in *La Traviata* in 2022. His current 2023-2024 season showcases a range of prestigious roles, including Nabucco alongside Jane Marsh, Germont in *La Traviata* with Opera Las Vegas, and Alfio in *Cavalleria Rusticana* with the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra. He is also making waves as Sharpless in *Madama Butterfly* with Boheme Opera New Jersey, garnering accolades from Neal Zoren of Princeton US 1, who praised his portrayal as "more consequential than I’ve seen in countless previous productions of *Madama Butterfly*." Recent highlights also include his portrayal of Don Fernando in *Fidelio* with the Polish National Opera and the baritone solos in Marc-Andre Bougie's *Requiem* at Carnegie Hall, conducted by the composer himself. Upcoming performances feature scenes from *Samson and Delilah* with Jane Marsh at Temple Emmanuel, as well as Conte di Luna in *Il Trovatore* with Boheme Opera New Jersey, a company with which he has established a remarkable rapport, performing over 10 roles and numerous concerts.

During the pandemic, Sutin took on the challenge of portraying the sinister Baron Scarpia in the Northern Lights Music Festival’s acclaimed production of *Tosca*, marking the first North American opera performance to observe social distancing. His trajectory includes covering the title role in *Wozzeck* at the Metropolitan Opera during the 2019-20 season, and making his Arizona Opera debut as Giorgio Germont in *La Traviata* in 2018-19. The previous season saw him take on roles such as Baron Scarpia in Boston Lyric Opera’s new production of *Tosca*, Giacomo in *Giovanna d’Arco* with Odyssey Opera, and covering Alberich in *Siegfried* in Chicago, along with a debut with San Francisco Opera covering Alberich in their full *Ring Cycle*.

In 2015-16, Sutin debuted the role of Jokanaan in *Salome* with the Detroit Symphony, portrayed Don Fernando in *Fidelio* with Cincinnati Opera, and presented Iago in *Otello* at the Phoenicia Festival of Voice. He also played Enrico Ashton in *Lucia di Lammermoor* with Boheme Opera of New Jersey, while covering the title role of *Wozzeck* and Alberich in *Das Rheingold* at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, as well as the complete *Der Ring des Nibelungen* at Washington National Opera. In a striking moment in 2014, he performed the title role of *Wozzeck* at the Metropolitan Opera, stepping in unexpectedly for the indisposed Thomas Hampson, and portrayed the One-Eyed Brother in *Die Frau ohne Schatten*. His diverse and remarkable career continues to resonate with audiences and critics alike.

In the 2010-2011 season, Mr. Sutin made a distinguished return to the Lyric Opera of Chicago, portraying Sonora in *La Fanciulla del West*. He showcased his versatility with notable performances as Paolo Albiani in *Simon Boccanegra* at L’Opéra de Montréal, Iago in *Otello* with Palm Beach Opera, and his appearances at the Metropolitan Opera in *Wozzeck* and *Boris Godunov*. Additionally, he performed as Baron Scarpia in Las Vegas Opera’s production of *Tosca*.

The 2009-2010 season highlighted his work as Peter, the Father (cover) in *Hänsel und Gretel* at the Metropolitan Opera, as well as taking on the titular role in *Rigoletto* for both San Antonio Opera and Nashville Opera. He reprised the role of Paolo in *Simon Boccanegra* with the Canadian Opera Company.

In the 2008-2009 season, Mr. Sutin debuted at the esteemed Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, as Sonora in *La Fanciulla del West*. His repertoire also included Sharpless in *Madama Butterfly* at the Savonlinna Opera Festival and Michigan Opera Theatre.

The 2007-2008 season marked his debut at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, where he portrayed the One-Eyed Brother in *Die Frau ohne Schatten*. Additionally, he celebrated his seventh season at the Metropolitan Opera, playing Paris in *Roméo et Juliette*, along with notable performances as Giorgio Germont in *La Traviata* at Reisoper Nederlandse and Sergeant Belcore in *L’Elisir d’Amore* with San Antonio Opera.

Opening the 2006-2007 season, Mr. Sutin performed in a Verdi Gala for Santa Barbara Opera before appearing at the Metropolitan Opera for the world premiere of Tan Dun’s *The First Emperor*. His season included performances as Orest in *Elektra* for the Canadian Opera Company and as Conte di Luna in *Il Trovatore* at the Caramoor Festival.

In the 2005-2006 season, Mr. Sutin showcased his talent at the Metropolitan Opera, where he performed the role of Paris in their new production of *Roméo et Juliette*, and covered roles such as Ford in *Falstaff* and the title role in *Wozzeck*. His engagements also included notable performances as Silvio in *I Pagliacci* with Toledo Opera, Count Almaviva in *Le Nozze di Figaro* with Connecticut Grand Opera, and Ford in *Falstaff* at New Jersey Opera Theater. Additionally, he served as the bass soloist for the Long Island Symphony’s celebrated performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.

The 2004-2005 season marked Mr. Sutin’s debut with the Canadian Opera Company as Count di Luna in *Il Trovatore*. He made a return to the Metropolitan Opera as Ping (cover) in *Turandot*, and performed as Tonio in *I Pagliacci* and Alfio in *Cavalleria Rusticana* with Boheme Opera of New Jersey. His versatility was further displayed in his roles as The King, Ambassador, Woodcutter, and Mr. Dollar in *La Bella Dormente nel Bosco* at the Spoleto Festival and Lincoln Center Festival. Mr. Sutin was also featured in the annual Opera Gala with the Johnstown Symphony and performed as Pater Ecstaticus in Mahler’s Eighth Symphony with the National Symphony Orchestra of Mexico.

In the 2003-2004 season, Mr. Sutin debuted at the Metropolitan Opera as The One-Eyed Brother in *Die Frau ohne Schatten* and portrayed Shchelkalov in *Boris Godunov*. Other highlights included his performance as Silvio in *I Pagliacci* with New Orleans Opera Association and covering the title role in *Wozzeck* at the Saito Kinen Festival in Japan.

During the 2002-2003 season, he performed the role of Ping in *Turandot* at the Metropolitan Opera and as Wozzeck at the New Jersey Opera Festival.

Mr. Sutin made his Metropolitan Opera debut in the 2001-2002 season as the Journalist in *Lulu*. His repertoire that season also included Ford in *Falstaff* for Sarasota Opera, Count di Luna in *Il Trovatore* with Boheme Opera of New Jersey, and Baron Scarpia in *Tosca*. He was also a featured soloist in Sarasota Opera’s gala concert of Verdi operatic highlights.

Mr. Sutin’s European engagements have spanned several prestigious opera houses, including those in Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Darmstadt, Krefeld/Mönchengladbach, Zurich, and Basel. His extensive repertoire features prominent roles such as the title role in *Eugene Onegin*, Figaro in *Il Barbiere di Siviglia*, Harlekin in *Ariadne auf Naxos*, and Sid in *Albert Herring*. As a concert artist, he has been a soloist in *Carmina Burana* and participated in open-air concerts alongside the esteemed José Carreras.

Born in Albany, New York, Mr. Sutin holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Vocal Performance from The Juilliard School and further honed his craft under the guidance of Armen Boyajian.

Bryan Glenn

Davis

American dramatic baritone Bryan Glenn Davis has been hailed by critics for his “impeccable vocal control; [while] presenting a beautiful and emotionally powerful voice.”

He has performed with multiple American regional companies such as  Florentine Opera, Michigan Opera Theater, Virginia Opera, West Bay Opera, American Lyric Opera, Sacramento Opera, Eugene Opera, Connecticut Grand Opera, Utah Festival Opera, The Center of Music and Arts in Columbus Ohio, amongst others.

Possessing a voice of significant extension, Mr. Davis originally trained as a bass-baritone. Accordingly, he sang both baritone roles such as the title role in Wagner’s Der fliegende Holländer, Scarpia in Puccini’s Tosca, and Timur in Puccini’s Turandot, and bass roles such as Sparafucille in Rigoletto, the title role in Boito’s Mefistofele, Bonzo in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, and Colline in Puccini’s La Bohème.

Having retrained as a Heldon baritone, he is now quickly adding some of the most demanding roles of this Fach to his repertoire, such as Johannaan in Richard Strauss’ Salome, which he most recently sung in Berlin, and Wotan in Wagner’s Die Walküre.
 
Mr. Glenndavis was a finalist in the Opera Columbus, Richard Tucker, and Metropolitan Opera competitions. He has been an apprentice artist with The Santa Fe Opera and Utah Festival Opera Company and the Sarasota Opera. 
 
He has been heard with a number of orchestras as soloist in Handel's Messiah, the Verdi Requiem, and Beethoven Ninth Symphony.

A native of Columbus Ohio, Bryan Glenndavis holds a Master of Music degree from The Ohio State University.

He and his family currently make their home in New York City.