Tenor Mishael Eusebio is often described as a charismatic performer who brings positivity and energy to every project. He is a recent graduate of both the College-Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati (CCM) and The Juilliard School, and he is currently a young Artist-in-residence with the Atelier lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal. Mishael recently played The Navigator and Manoj in A Space of Sky with the Houston Grand Opera Co. Workshop, Brighella in Ariadne auf Naxos with the CCM Opera, and Nemorino as part of the CCM’s Fall Scenes Gala. Mishael is the recipient of the 2019 John C. Erskine Prize, the Encouragement Award at the 2020 Metropolitan Opera District Auditions and was a finalist at the 2020 National Opera Association Competition.

Repertoire Semifinal

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756-1791)
Mitridate re di Ponto, K. 87/74a: “Se di lauri il crine adorno”

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770-1827)
An die Ferne Geliebte, op. 98
I. Auf dem Hugel Sitz ich Spahend
II. Wo die berge so blau
III. Leiche Ssegler in den Hahen
IV. Diese Wolken in den Hahen
V. Es kehrel der Maien, es bluehel die au
VI. Nimm sie hin denn, diese Lieder

GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL (1685-1759)
Ariodante, HWV 33: “Tu Vivi”

ROBERT URSAN (Born in 1963)
Verlaine Songs: “C’est l’extase” & “Clair de lune”

Semifinal Round

Piano: Holly Kroeker