Penzoltstraße 22a 80997 München Tel: +49 (0) 89 81 88 85 88 Fax: +49 (0) 89 81 88 85 89 E-mail: [email protected] www.jasonpapowitz.com Jason Papowitz Education and Languages: Vassar College, B.A. Philosophy, cum laude, May 1994 K.U. Leuven (Belgium), M.A. Philosophy, cum laude, June 1996 Mozarteum Summer Academy, 2001

Voice Teachers: Franco Corelli, Gianni Raimondi, Arigo Pola, Iris Adami Corradetti, Arturo Spinetti, James McCray, Rita Patané, Bill Schuman, Jon Fredric West

Coaches: Richard Trimborn, Bradley Moore, Wolf-Michael Storz, Bliss Johnston Virago, Josh Greene, Catherine Lamb, Vyara Schuperlieva, J. David Jackson

Languages: English, German, Italian, Russian, French

Measurements: Height 1.83 M (6’0”0) Weight 95 KG. (210 lbs.) Performances Sabina Spielrein (Siegfried), E. Wallen and D. Pountney Center for Contemporary Opera, Reading, NY, NY Dec. 2014 Die Zauberflöte (Tamino) W. A. Mozart Moosach Macht Oper, Munich, May-Sept. 2014 The Queen of Spades (Hermann), P. Tchaikovsky Seidelvilla, Munich, April 2014 One World Symphony, NY, NY, March 2010 Der Freischütz (Max), von Weber Opernbühne Allgäu, Germany March 2014 Komplex Wahnsinn ( und Peter Grimes), Pasticcio Theaterwerk München, Munich Dec. 2013 Aïda (Radamès), G. Verdi Opera Ruse, Bulgarien, June 2013 Opera Verdi Europa Tour, USA, Jan.-March 2005 Richard, Richard Sterntaler (Siegfried und Bacchus), Künstlerhaus am Lenbachplatz R. Wagner, R. Strauss Pasticcio Munich, June 2013 Cain (Cain), L. Denev (World Premiere) Opera Ruse and Sofia, Bulgaria, Nov. 2012 Sofia, Bulgaria, Dec. 2012 (Cavaradossi), G. Puccini Stadttheater Baden Tour in Japan, Sept-Oct. 2012 Plovdiv & Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, 2002-2003 England (Eurostage tour), May 2002 Siegfried (Siegfried) (cover), Richard Wagner Sofia National Opera, Bulgaria, May-June 2012 The Secret Agent (Chief Inspector Heat), Center for Contemporary Opera, Michael Dellaira (World Premiere) Opera d’Avignon, April 2012 Armel Festival, Szeged,Hungry Oct. 2011 and (World Premiere), NY, NY March 2011 In the Penal Colony (Visitor), P. Glass String Orchestra of Brooklyn and American Opera Projects, Brooklyn, NY, Sept. 2011 The Turing Opera (Alan Turing), Greek National Opera, Athens, June 2011 Will Antoniou (World Premiere) Das Geheime Königreich (Der Rebell), E. Krenek Greek National Opera, Athens, June 2011 The Judgement of Midas (Midas), Kamran Ince American Opera Projects, Lincoln Center, (World Premiere) NY, NY, Jan. 2011 Die Fledermaus (Eisenstein), J. Strauss One World Symphony, NY, NY, Jan. 2010 Die lustige Witwe (Danilo), Lehár Bad Birnbacher Operetta Festspiele, July 2009 (Don José), G. Bizet Schloß Nymphenburg, München, July 2009 Opera Verdi Europa Tour, USA, Jan.-Mar. 2005 Plovdiv & Vratza, Bulgaria, 2002-2003 Opera in the Heights, TX, USA, Sept. 2002 (Riccardo), G.Verdi Burgas Opera, Bulgaria, July 2007

La Traviata (Alfredo), G. Verdi Schloß Nymphenburg, München, May 2007 Opera Verdi Europa Tour, USA, Jan.-March 2005 Il Trovatore (Manrico), G.Verdi Burgas Opera, Bulgaria, July 2005 Filharmonie Bohuslava Martinu Zlín, Czech Republic, July 2001 La Bohème (Rodolfo), G. Puccini Opera Verdi Europa Tour, USA, Jan.-March 2005 The American Opera Musical Theater, National Opera, Taipei, Taiwan, June 2001 Madama Butterfly (Pinkerton), G. Puccini Santa Margherita, Italy, Aug. 2002 Taconic Opera, NY, USA, Mar 2001 Don Giovanni (Don Giovanni), G. Gazzaniga Prague State Opera, Dec.2001-June 2002

Prepared Rolls Beethoven Fidelio Florestan Leoncavallo Canio Mascagni Caverlleria Rusticana Turiddu Strauss Ariadne auf Naxos Bacchus Wagner Der fliegende Holländer Erik Wagner Götterdämmerung Siegfried

Concert Performance Highlights Beethoven 9. Symphonie (tenor soloist) Lindenberg Stadtjubiläumkonzert and Obertsdorf July 2014 Verdi Gala Concerts Freilichtbühne am Roten Tor, Augsburg & Klosterruine Limburg, Bad Dürkheim Aug. 2010 Schloß Schleißheim, München, Sept. 2008 Puccini Night Concert Schloß Nymphenburg, München, April 2009 Festival Concert Volksschauspiele Ötigheim, July 2008 New Year’s Eve Concert Schloß Ingolstadt, 31. Dec. 2006 Wagner Easter Concert Schloß Nymphenburg, München, April 2006 Italian Night Concert Series Germany, Aug.-Sept., 2004 Operetta Concert Prague Philharmonic, Smetana Hall, Prague , Czech Republich, Feb. 2002 New Year’s Gala Concert (national live broadcast) Prague State Opera, Prague, Jan. 2002

Oratorio Performances Messa Per Rossini, (tenor soloist), Verdi u.a. Iserlohn-Letmathe, Nov. 2010 La Petite Messe Solennelle, (tenor soloist), G. Rossini München, July 2002

Prizes Prize winner of the Summer Academy Mozarteum, Salzburg, Austria, August 2001 Lyric Orchestra Young Artist Debut Hoboken, NJ, 2000

Critical Acclaim “Jason Papowitz offered a committed interpretation of the unwilling Visitor, singing with an ardent tenor and . . . sang with a heft and clear English diction that rendered the titles superfluous.” – Vivien Schweitzer, The New York Times

“Jason Papowitz inspired the audience from beginning on, which was evidenced by standing ovations, bravos and unending applause.”– Nachrichten Berg und Starnberg

“He has a glorious voice and produced a burnished tone with fine ring.” – Kathy Grantham, North County News

“His powerful soaring tenor voice closed the first act with bravos after the wonderful and long love duet.” – Vincent Schommer, The Times Herald Record

“Jason Papowitz, for his part, was brilliant as a magnificent Verdi tenor from top to bottom.” – Stephanie Knauer, Augsburger Allgemeine

“On the side of the law, Jason Papowitz’s Inspector Heat had some nice moments, and brought empathetic charm to the final scene with Winnie.” – Whitney Scott, Operaticus

“Jason Papowitz (sang) the role of Chief Inspector Heat in a polished tenor.” – Bruce-Michael Gelbert, On Stage

“Standouts among a hard-working vocal cast included Jason Papowitz as a sympathetic Chief Inspector Heat.” – Steve Smith, The New York Times