Aaron Blake and vocal arts students in Fall 2024
In support of the musical arts, King University is excited to offer regional high school students the opportunity to develop their skills through masterclasses and school visits presented by award-winning tenor Aaron Blake.
About Aaron Blake
Grammy-winning tenor Aaron Blake has earned international recognition for his performances in repertoire ranging from Martinů to Rossini. 2025-26 marks his second year with King University as Artist in Residence.
Recent appearances include critically acclaimed performances as the Four Servants in The Metropolitan Opera’s production of The Tales of Hoffman, Nemorino in the Israeli Opera’s L’elisir d’amore, Count Almaviva in Haifa Symphony’s The Barber of Seville, and Michel in Opera Nice’s new production of Martinů’s Juliette ou la Clé des Songes.
The 2025-26 season began with a debut at Bard Music Festival where Mr. Blake reprised his signature role of Michel in Martinů’s Julietta. The season continues with a return to The Metropolitan Opera for the premiere of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay and for Bizet’s Carmen. He will also appear as Tamino in Die Zauberflöte and make his role debut as Narraboth in Richard Strauss’s Salome, both with the Israeli Opera.
In his role as Artist in Residence at King, Mr. Blake helps foster a love for, and emphasize the importance of, art and creativity through classroom visits, presentations, community engagement projects, and masterclasses. For upcoming opportunities, visit www.king.edu/events, or email [email protected] with inquiries.
See Aaron Blake on stage at the Met in 2025 in The Marriage of Figaro and Carmen
