Since his 1974 San Francisco Opera debut, tenor Joseph Frank has specialized in the lyric character tenor operatic repertoire. In a career spanning over 35 years, the tenor has won acclaim in over 80 roles. Metropolitan Opera and European debuts followed in 1979 and he currently appears regularly with other leading opera companies here and abroad including the opera companies of Los Angeles, Houston, Seattle, Washington, Orange County, San Diego, Santa Fe, London, and Paris.
In April 2009, the tenor appeared in Peter Grimes for the San Diego Opera production. Other engagements include the premiere of Ricky Ian Gordo's revised The Grapes of Wrath (Pittsburgh Opera), Die Fledermaus (Austin Lyric Opera), Boris Godunov and Wozzeck, by director Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys), (San Diego Opera), and film director William Friedkin's production of Ariadne auf Naxos and a new production of Tosca both for the Los Angeles Opera.
37.34, -121.88
San Jose, CA (95192)
Full Name:
Joseph Frank
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Contact Email:
Institutional Affiliation:
San Jose State University - Professor Of Music,
Undergraduate Music Advisor
Music Styles:
Classical - Lieder, Opera, Concert
Instrument/Voice Types Taught:
Tenor
Age Ranges:
Adult
Post-highschool
Education:
Opera Diploma - Curtis Institute of Music;
Master of Music - Indiana University;
Performers Certificate - Indiana University;
Bachelor of Music - Indiana University;
Luigi Ricci - Private study in Rome
Years Teaching:
40
Lesson Rate:
$80/hour
Teaching Method:
Bel Canto
Makes House Calls:
No