George Hogan
Curriculum Vitae
201 East Ninth Avenue Belton, TX 76513 (254) 718-3222 Cell [email protected]
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Education Colleges and Universities Attended Degrees Received/Pending Opera Apprenticeships Vocal Master Classes Private Vocal Teachers Private Master Coach Conductors Stage Directors
Teaching Experience University and High School Private Voice Studios Conservatory University Opera Theater Stage Directing
Administrative Experience Professional Level University Level Church Level
Conducting/Stage Directing Experience Professional Scholastic Church
Educational Opera Experience
Awards/Grants
Professional Organizations Memberships
Community Service
Performance Credits Scholastic Opera/Musical Theater National Opera/Musical Theater International Opera Oratorio and Concert (Professional) Oratorio (Scholastic) Oratorio (Church) Recitals (Scholastic and Professional) Recitals (Church) Church Soloist Positions
Critical Acclaim (Reviews) Oratorio, Musical Theater, Concert Opera. Staged Opera George Hogan
Curriculum Vitae
Education (Universities) Colleges and Universities Attended Major/Degree Attended
McMurry College Music Major 1977-1978 Abilene, Texas
George Peabody College Music Major 1978-1979 Nashville, Tennessee
Scarritt College Religion/Arts 1979-80 Nashville, Tennessee
Degrees Received
Trevecca Nazarene University BM 1982
Academy of Vocal Arts Performance 1986 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Certificate
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary MM 2005 Fort Worth, Texas
Education (Opera Apprenticeships)
Merola Opera Program Apprentice 1985; 86 San Francisco Opera, San Francisco, California
Western Opera Theater Tour 1985 San Francisco Opera, San Francisco, California
Opera Showcase Turco in Italia 1986 San Francisco Opera, San Francisco, California
Des Moines Metro Opera Apprentice 1979; 1980 Indianola, Iowa
Mississippi Opera Festival Apprentice 1981 Jackson, Mississippi Education (Vocal Master Classes)
Academy of Vocal Arts Ernst Grubb
Academy of Vocal Arts Gerard Souzay
Academy of Vocal Arts Cornel McNeil
Julliard School of Music Anna Moffo
International Vocal Competition Lucianno Pavarotti
Private/Personal Master Class es Jerome Hines
San Francisco Opera Regine Crespin
Education (Private Vocal Teachers)
Dr. David Blackburn Private Teacher 1974 – 1982
Nancy Williams AVA 1982 – 1984
Dr. David Blackburn Private/AVA 1984 – 1985
Giorgio Tozzi Private 1985 – 1998
Education (Private Master Coach)
Armen Boyiajan NYC 1990 - 1996
Education (Conductors)
Alfredo Bonavera Glimmerglass Opera
Richard Bonynge Australian Opera, Dallas Opera, Opera Colorado
John Crosby Santa Fe
John DeMain HGO, Opera Omaha
Richard Divall Australian Opera
Christoph Eschenbach Houston Symphony/HGO
Anton Guadagno Palm Beach Opera
Ward Holmquist Opera Omaha
Jos von Immerseel Der Vlaamse Oper
Michael Korn Philly Singers
Christopher Larkin Santa Fe/Natchez Opera Festival
Dr. Robert Larsen Des Moines Metro Opera
Erich Leinsdorf Philadelphia Philharmonic
Timothy Lindberg/Philip Gossett PALA Opera Association
Chris Macatsoris AVA
Kenneth Montgomery Santa Fe
Eve Queller Opera Orchestra of New York
Nicola Rescigno Dallas Opera
Stewart Robertson Des Moines Metro/Glimmerglass
Rico Saccani HGO
Lois Salemno Dallas Opera, Opera Omaha
Roger Wagner Houston Symphony
Evan Whallon Merola/S.F. Opera Education (Stage Directors)
Christopher Alden Long Beach Opera, Connecticut
Garth Scott-Annetts Australian Opera
Linda Brovsky Memphis, Indianapolis, Syracuse
Ken Cazan Pennsylvania Opera Theater
John Copley Santa Fe
Rodney Fisher Australian Opera
Andrew Foldi Utah Opera
Stan Garner Connecticut, Natchez, Santa Fe
David Gately Glimmerglass Opera
Colin Graham Chicago Lyric
Nicholas Hytner Der Vlaamse Oper (Antwerp)
Dr. Robert Larsen Des Moines Metro Opera
Matthew Lata Des Moines Metro Opera
Jay Lessenger Orlando Opera
Joshua Major Chautauqua Opera Festival
Nicholas Muni HGO
Albert Takazauckas San Francisco Opera
Bernard Uzan L’Opera de Montreal Edmonton Opera Opera Pacific Opera Company of Philadelphia
Stephen Wadsworth Santa Fe
Dino Yannopoulos AVA
Teaching Experience (University and High School)
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Assistant Professor (2001-present) Private Voice (2001-present) Church Music (2001-present) Resident Artist (2001-present) University Singers (2001-03) Opera Workshop (2003-present) Director of Opera Program (2003-present)
Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX German/French Diction (Adjunct/Spring 2000)
Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK Private Voice (Adjunct/Spring 1996) Opera Workshop (Adjunct/Spring 1996)
Teaching Experience (University and High School continued)
Scarritt College Nashville, TN Teacher’s Assistant in Voice (1981-82)
North Crowley High School Fort Worth, TX Private Voice Language & Diction Coach
Cleburne High School Cleburne, TX Private Voice Language & Diction Coach
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Conservatory All State UIL Music Workshop Private Voice
Teaching Experience (Private Voice Studios)
Belton, TX 2001-present Cleburne, TX 1999-2001 Fort Worth, TX 1998-99 Tulsa, OK 1993-98 New York, NY 1987-1993 Philadelphia, PA 1982-86 Teaching Experience (Conservatory)
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (2001-present) Conservatory Private Voice
University Opera Theater Staging Experience
Oral Roberts University Tulsa. OK Opera Workshop Scenes Recital (Selected Scenes from) Cosi fan Tutte Magic Flute Don Giovanni Barber of Seville Hansel and Gretel Marriage of Figaro
University Opera Theater Staging Experience (continued)
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Opera Showcase (Scenes) Opera Galas (Concerts) Main Stage Productions Gift of the Magi (Peter Ekstrom/O’Henry) Die Fledermaus Gianni Schicchi Hansel & Gretel Impresario Magic Flute Man of La Mancha Merry Widow New York & Neapolitan Nights Old Maid & the Thief
Administrative Experience (Professional Level) Natchez Festival of Music Natchez, MS Festival Artistic Director 2009-present
Administrative Experience (University Level)
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX University Singers Director Opera/Musical Theater Program Director Administrative Experience (Church Level)
University Baptist Church Arlington, TX Director of all Musical Activities
Sagamore Hill Baptist Church Fort Worth, TX Director of all Musical Activities
Field Street Baptist Church Cleburne, TX Director of al Musical Activities
First Baptist Church Temple, TX Director of all Musical Activities
First United Methodist Church Temple, TX Director of all Musical Activities
Conducting/Stage Directing Experience (Professional)
Natchez Festival of Music Natchez, MS Man of La Mancha Merry Widow Remarkable Theater Brigade New York, NY Various Contemporary Operas staged at Carnegie Hall
Conducting Experience (Scholastic)
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX University Singers Musical Director 40 Member Non-Auditioned Choir 2001-03 Scholastic & Sacred Octavos
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Conservatory All State UIL Music Workshop Sectional Leader
Cleburne High School Cleburne, TX UIL & All-State Repertoire Conductor/Clinician
Conducting Experience (Church)
First United Methodist Church Temple, TX Interim Minister of Music 1/2002 - 5/02; 1/2003 - 5/03 Director of Music and Arts 6/2003 – present Conducting Experience (Church continued) First United Methodist Church Temple, TX Auditioned Small Ladies Ensemble) Works conducted with orchestra: Dubois Seven Last Words 2002 Rutter Christmas Carols 2003 Rutter Requiem 2003 Mendelssohn’s Elijah 5/2004 Liturgical/Sacred Octavos
Central United Protestant Church Richland, WA Guest Conductor 2002 Handel’s Messiah 100+ Chorus; Tri-City Symphony Orchestra
Field Street Baptist Church Cleburne, TX Minister of Music 2000-01 (Chancel Choir, Youth Choir, Orchestra, Auditioned Small Vocal Ensemble) Living Christmas Tree & Easter Cantata’s with Orchestra Liturgical/Sacred Octavos
Sagamore Hill Baptist Ft. Worth, TX Interim Minister of Music 1999 to 2000 (Chancel Choir) Christmas & Easter Cantata’s Liturgical/Sacred Octavos
University Baptist Church Arlington, TX Minister of Music 1998-99 (Chancel Choir, Youth Choir, Children’s Choirs) Stainer’s Crucifixion with Orchestra Christmas & Easter Cantata’s Liturgical/Sacred Octavos
Educational Opera Programs
New York City Opera New York, NY Educational Program Performer/Educator/Programmer/Driver Performed in all Five Burroughs of New York City at schools ranging from Kindergarten to High School Including many travels to states outside of New York
Educational Opera Programs (continued) Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK Artistic/Stage/Musical Director Staged Workshop Scenes Recital (piano)
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Artistic/Stage/Musical Director Opera Workshop Scenes Recital (piano) Gift of the Magi Performances (Orchestra) Die Fledermaus Performances (Orchestra)
Awards/Grants
George London Competition Winner 1989
William Matthew Sullivan Career Grant 1986 Foundation Grant Recipient
San Francisco Opera Voice Study Grant 1986
Luciano Pavarotti Competition International Finalist 1985 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
San Francisco Opera First Place Winner 1985 New York Region Auditions
San Francisco Opera Grand Finals Winner 1985 San Francisco, California
Arturo Giargiari First Place 1985 Bel-Canto Voice Competition Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Texas All State Choir Member 1974-77
Who's Who in American High Schools 1977
Performance Credits (Scholastic Opera/Musical Theater)
Academy of Vocal Arts Philadelphia, PA Die Entführung aus dem Serail Osmin Die Zauberflöte Sarastro Pelléas et Melisande Arkel Il Barbiere di Siviglia Basilio Il Barbiere di Siviglia (Paesiello) Basilio/Bartolo Gianni Schicchi Simone
Performance Credits (Scholastic Opera/Musical Theater continued) Austin Pea State University Tennessee Susannah (Carlisle Floyd) Olin Blitch
McMurry University Abilene, TX Man of La Mancha Don Quixote
Scarritt College Nashville, TN Amahl and the Night Visitors Balthazar/Melchior
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Pirates of Penzeance Major General
Performance Credits (National Opera/Musical Theater)
Austin Lyric Opera Austin, TX Le Nozze di Figaro Figaro
Baltimore Opera Baltimore, MD Les Pêcheurs de Perles Nourabad
Central City Opera Central City, CO Rigoletto Sparafucile The Ballad of Baby Doe William Jennings Bryan
Chautauqua Opera Festival Chautauqua, NY Le Nozze di Figaro Figaro
Connecticut Opera Hartford, CT Le Nozze di Figaro Figaro
Connecticut Grand Opera Stamford, CT Don Giovanni Leporello
Dallas Opera Dallas, TX Don Carlo Monk (with Jerome Hines, Paul Plishka, Nicola Rescigno) Aida King La Cenerentola Alidoro (with Sir Richard Bonynge)
Des Moines Metro Opera Indianola, IA Rigoletto Messenger A Midsummer Night’s Dream Theseus Ariadne auf Naxos Truffaldin
Performance Credits (National Opera/Musical Theater continued) Green Bay Opera Green Bay, WI Il Barbiere di Siviglia Basilio
Glimmerglass Opera Cooperstown, NY Don Giovanni Leporello
Houston Grand Opera Houston, TX Don Giovanni Leporello (with Renee Fleming, Thomas Allen, Christoph Eschenbach) La Boheme Colline Il Trovatore Ferrando Aida King La Clemenza di Tito Publio
Indianapolis Opera Indianapolis, IN Anna Bolena Henry VIII Rigoletto Sparafucile The Daughter of the Regiment Sulpice The Tales of Hoffman Crespel/Luther
Long Beach Opera Long Beach, CA Boris Gudonov Varlaam
Long Island Opera Long Island, NY Il Barbiere di Siviglia Basilio
Lyric Opera of Chicago Chicago, IL Il Barbiere di Siviglia Basilio Xerxes Elviro
Michigan Concert Opera Detroit, MI Attila Attila
Mississippi Opera Jackson, MS La Boheme Colline Il Barbiere di Siviglia Basilio
Natchez Opera Festival Natchez, MS Faust Mephistopheles Le Nozze di Figaro Figaro Rigoletto Sparafucile Man of La Mancha Don Quixote Gala Recitals Songs of the River
Performance Credits (National Opera/Musical Theater continued) New York City Opera New York, NY National Touring Company Madama Butterfly Bonze
Opera Colorado Denver, CO La Cenerentola Alidoro (with Sir Richard Bonynge)
Opera Memphis Memphis, TN Anna Bolena Henry VIII Rigoletto Sparafucile The Daughter of the Regiment Sulpice The Tales of Hoffman Crespel/Luther
Opera Omaha Omaha, NE Don Giovanni Leporello Romeo et Juliette Frere Laurent Rigoletto Sparafucile Fidelio Fernando Celebration of Bel Canto Concert (with Renee Fleming, John DeMain)
Opera Pacific Orange County, CA Romeo et Juliette Frere Laurent
Opera Company of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Il Trovatore Ferrando La Damnation de Faust Mephistopheles (Covered James Morris) Macbeth Banquo (Covered Benaldo Giaotti)
Opera Syracuse Syracuse, NY Anna Bolena Henry VIII Rigoletto Sparafucile The Daughter of the Regiment Sulpice The Tales of Hoffman Crespel/Luther
Orlando Opera Orlando, FL La Boheme Colline
Palm Beach Opera Palm Beach, FL Macbeth Banquo (with Ghena Dimitrova, Anton Guadagno)
Performance Credits (National Opera/Musical Theater continued) Palm Springs Opera Palm Springs, CA La Traviata Doctor Germont Cover
Portland Opera Portland, OR La Boheme Colline
Sacramento Opera Sacramento, CA Don Giovanni Leporello
San Francisco Opera San Francisco, CA Merola • Western Opera • Opera Showcase Don Giovanni Leporello (with Debra Voigt, Tracy Dahl, Mark Delevan) La Boheme Colline Cosi fan Tutte Guglielmo Il Turco in Italia Turco
Santa Fe Opera Santa Fe, NM Boheme Colline Ariadne auf Naxos Truffaldin Xerxes Elviro (with Frederica von Stade)
Toledo Opera Toledo, OH Aida Ramphis
Utah Opera Salt Lake City, UT Cosi fan Tutte Don Alfonso
Performance Credits (International Opera)
The Australian Opera Sydney, Australia Alcina Melisso Maria Stuarda Lord Cecil (with Sir Richard Bonynge)
Der Vlaamse Oper Antwerp, Belgium Serse Elviro
Edmonton Opera Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) Romeo et Juliette Frere Laurent
Performance Credits (International Opera continued) L’Opera de Montreal Montreal, Quebec (Canada) Romeo et Juliette Frere Laurent I Capuleti ed i Montecchi Cappellio
Anchorage Symphony Anchorage, Alaska Beethoven Ninth Symphony Bass Soloist Mozart Requiem Bass Soloist
CAC Chorus Temple, TX Mozart Requiem Bass Soloist
Delaware Symphony Wilmington, DE Mozart Requiem Bass Soloist
Eastern Music Festival Greensboro, NC Orchestral Concert Bass Soloist Die Walküre Wotan’s Magic Fire Scene
El Paso Symphony El Paso, TX Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony Bass Soloist
Houston Symphony Houston, TX Missa Solemnis Bass Soloist (with Renee Fleming, Christopher Eschenbach) Messiah Bass Soloist (with Ben Heppner, Denice Graves, Roger Wagner)
Lincoln Symphony Lincoln, Nebraska Verdi Requiem Bass Soloist (with Renee Fleming) Live From Lincoln Center New York, NY Rossini Bicentennial Gala PBS/NPR/EMI Recording (with Sam Ramey, Marilyn Horne, Rocky Blake, Thomas Hampson, Fredericka von Stade, Debra Voigt)
Opera Orchestra of New York New York, New York Robert le Diable Bertram (Hunter College) Robert le Diable Bertram Cover for Sam Ramey Carnegie Hall
Pala Opera Association New York, NY 1990 American Premier Presentation of the Ricordi Critical Zedda edition of Rossini’s La Gazza Ladra Podesta Performance Credits (Professional Oratorio & Concert continued)
Philadelphia Philharmonic Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Opera Gala Concert Bass Soloist; NPR/PBS (with Ghena Dimitrova)
Philadelphia Singers Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Bach Magnificat Bass Soloist (PBS/NPR) Messiah Bass Soloist (Academy of Music) Bach B Minor Mass Bass Soloist (Academy of Music) Mozart Requiem Bass Soloist (Academy of Music)
Washington Concert Opera Washington, DC Thäis Palemon (with Rene Fleming)
Performance Credits (Oratorio/Scholastic)
Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK Mozart Requiem Bass Soloist
Scarritt College Nashville, TN Lord Nelson Mass Bass Soloist Mozart Requiem Bass Soloist Die Schöpfung Bass Soloist
Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Elijah Elijah
Performance Credits (Oratorio/Church)
Central United Protestant Church Richland, WA Lord Nelson Mass Bass Soloist Mozart Requiem Bass Soloist Messiah Bass Soloist Elijah Elijah
First Baptist Church Dallas, TX Die Schöpfung Bass Soloist (with Karl Dent)
First Baptist Church Tulsa, OK Savior Bass Soloist
Performance Credits (Oratorio/Church continued)
First United Methodist Church Colorado Springs, CO Messiah Bass Soloist Mozart Requiem Bass Soloist Lord Nelson Mass Bass Soloist
Heavenly Rest Episcopal Church Abilene, TX Dubois 7 Last Words Bass Soloist
Haddonfield United Methodist Haddonfield, NJ Brahms Requiem Bass Soloist Stainer Crucifixion Bass Soloist
Polk Street UMC Amarillo, TX Mozart Requiem Bass Soloist
Performance Credits (Scholastic/Professional Recitals)
NATS Convention Abilene, TX (ACU) Guest Artist Recital The Basso Cantante Voice
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Faculty Recitals
Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, OK Guest Artist Recital
Southwestern Baptist Fort Worth, TX Theological Seminary Duet Recital with wife, Penny
Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Private Master Class
Bellevue Baptist College Jackson, MS Guest Recital/Master Class
Bayside Historical Society Flushing, NY Duet Recital with wife, Penny
Brownville Concert Series Brownville, NE Duet Recital with wife, Penny Songs for the Spirit
Performance Credits (Church Recitals)
First Baptist Church Tulsa, OK Duet Recital with wife, Penny
First Baptist Church Natchez, MS Duet Recital with wife, Penny
First Baptist Church Dallas, TX Duet Recital with wife, Penny
Travis Avenue Baptist Church Fort Worth, TX Duet Recital with wife, Penny
Ascension Lutheran Church Cleburne, TX Duet Recital with wife, Penny
Field Street Baptist Church Cleburne, TX Duet Recital with wife, Penny
University Baptist Church Arlington, TX Duet Recital with wife, Penny
Pioneer Drive Baptist Church Abilene, TX
Asbury United Methodist Church Lafayette, LA Duet Recital with wife, Penny
Church on the Hill Flushing, NY Duet Recital with wife, Penny
University Baptist Church Abilene, TX Guest Recital
First Baptist Church Belton, TX Duet Recital with wife, Penny
Performance Credits (Paid Church Soloist Positions)
Belle Meade UMC Nashville, TN Haddonfield UMC Haddonfield, NJ Wayne Presbyterian Church Wayne, PA Tenth Presbyterian Church Philadelphia, PA St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Synagogue (Jewish) New York, NY Community Service
Breakfast Optimist Club Fort Worth, TX Certificate of Appreciation Recipient
Cleburne Chamber of Commerce Cleburne, TX Recital and Guest Appearances
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Fort Worth, TX Recital and Guest Appearances
Community Concert Series Flushing, NY Recital and Guest Appearances
Cleburne Lions Club Cleburne, TX Recital and Guest Appearances
Golden Ager’s Club Belton, TX Recital and Guest Appearances
Colonial Manor Nursing Home Cleburne, TX Christmas Recital
Town Hall Estates Keene, TX Broadway/Religious Recital
Mission Manor Nursing Home Mt. Vernon, TX Sacred Concert
Wellington Place Living & Rehab Temple, TX For His Glory Concert
Sunrise Oaks Healthcare Temple, TX For His Glory Concert
FCA Grant Teaff Golf Tournament Waco, TX 1st Place Winner Summer 2003
Belton Youth Baseball Association Belton, TX Royals T-Ball 2002-03 Team Assistant Coach Texans Jr. Midget 2002 Team Assistant Coach Pirates Sr. Midget 2003-07 Team Coach Orioles Freshman 2004-05 Team Coach Mariners Freshman 2008-09 Team Coach BYBA League 2006-09 Board Member BYBA League 2008-09 Vice President Professional Organizations (Membership) Select Baseball Belton, TX Belton Tigers 2004-09 Coach/Manager
Professional Organizations (Membership)
American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Texas Choral Directors Association (TCDA)
Critical Acclaim (Oratorio)
As Bass Soloist in the Verdi Requiem:
The Lincoln Star (Nebraska) “They balanced perfectly with the big voiced, bass soloist George Hogan for the opening trio in the “Domine” movement, an evening highlight.”
Lincoln Journal (Nebraska) “Hogan’s bass was resonant, clear and defined.”
The News and Observer (Raleigh, NC) “George Hogan, bass, known across the country, provided strong underpinning for the quartet and an explosive and moving ‘Confutatis’.
As Bass Soloist in the Messiah:
The Houston Post “George Hogan’s voice was sharply focused in this fine quartet of singers.”
Anchorage Press “George Hogan opened the solo section with a ringing bass-baritone.”
As Bass Soloist with the EPO:
Greensboro, NC “Hogan joined Ferritto and the EPO for a sweeping performance of Wotan’s Farewell and Magic Fire Music from Richard Wagner’s “Die Walkure.” Hogan’s voice is indeed big and strong, ideal for projecting this larger-than-life role. He also used it with control and intelligence.”
Critical Acclaim (Musical Theater)
As Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha:
The Natchez (MS) Democrat "George Hogan starred in the performance...we loved him and we are star-struck. Moving as the aged knight battling windmills, stirring as the young man trapped by the Spanish Inquisition, he was unabashedly magnificent. When he finished 'The Impossible Dream,' tears actually were glistening in eyes around us."
Critical Acclaim (Concert Opera)
As Guest Artist in the “Celebration of Bel Canto”:
The Des Moines Register “The six singers included the young, powerful bass George Hogan.”
Omaha World Herald “The evening consisted of one high point after another. There was the stunning trio of Hogan, Miss Fleming and Drews from Donizetti’s Lucrezia Borgia.”
As Bertram in Robert le Diable:
The New Yorker "George Hogan was a commanding Bertram."
As the Podesta in La Gazza Ladra:
The Philadelphia Inquirer "And it was a pleasure to encounter the up-and-coming George Hogan, whose bravura in the buffo role of Il Podesta wisely steered from the stereotypical. The clarity of his lowest register in the second-act “Si, per voi, pupille amate,” was riveting."
The New Yorker “George Hogan was a confident and vocally facilitating Podesta.”
Critical Acclaim (Staged Opera)
As Alfonso in Cosi fan Tutte:
The Salt Lake Tribune (Utah) “As sung by George Hogan, the wily Don Alfonso is not bitter or mean- spirited, just cynical. Hogan’s voice had a nice resonance in Alfonso’s extended recitatives, and his delivery of ‘Morti…no son’ showed fine comic timing. His trio with the sisters, ‘Soave sia il vento,’ was an incredible highlight.”
Opera News “George Hogan made an urbane, assured Alfonso.”
Deseret News (Utah) “George Hogan as the cynical (and sometimes spiteful) busybody, Alfonso, is urbane and detached, a good actor and singer in an often thankless role.”
As Alidoro in La Cenerentola:
Rocky Mountain News (Denver) “…vocally pleasing is George Hogan’s Alidoro.”
The Denver Post “Bass George Hogan was especially impressive as Alidoro.”
As Basilio in Il Barbiere di Siviglia:
Opera News "George Hogan's Basilio was full of resonant deviousness."
The Milwaukee Journal “As Basilio, George Hogan convincingly built the vocal line to a fever pitch, but where was the orchestra? Rather than match Hogan phrase for phrase, Pansky and the orchestra maintained the same low-intensity level that underscored most of the opera. At least Hogan, a rich, resonant bass, was able to overcome Pansky’s indifference. He possessed the most impressive voice on the stage.”
New York Newsday “Where the spirit was best matched by singing was Hogan’s appropriately buffoonish and devious Basilio.”
The Post-Crescent (Wisconsin) “There was even scene-stealing here, that little moment that makes a production memorable and lead actors shudder. George Hogan was this one’s name, a comic relief in a farce, paradoxically speaking. The slightly built singer could not help the surprise he created when he opened his mouth and out came a deep bass.”
Green Bay Press-Gazette “The final major role, that of the conniving bass Basilio, was sung masterfully by George Hogan. Hogan appears to have a flair for this type of comic opera and his bass voice was extraordinarily full and resonant. His performance of the “slander” aria in Act I, scene 2 was quite simply the comic highlight of the evening.”
The Clarion Ledger (Mississippi) “George Hogan was an opportunistic music master as Basilio. His vocals were sure, his comedy certain and his hat hilarious.”
As Cecil in Maria Stuarda:
The Australian (Sydney, Australia) “George Hogan sang his rather thankless role extremely well.”
La Fiamma (Italy) “…ed il basso Americano George Hogan riesce molto convincente nell’ambiguità del personaggio di Cecil.” Translation: “…and the American bass, George Hogan, succeeded very convincingly in the ambiguous personage of Cecil.”
As Colline in La Boheme:
The New York Times “George Hogan contributed positively to the night’s success, singing robustly and acting as if he had been inducted into the mysteries of ensemble theater.”
OPERA “George Hogan was a solid Colline.”
Orlando Sentinel “…as the philosopher, Colline, George Hogan lavished resonant bass sound on his melancholy song to his coat.”
Albuquerque Journal “Another musical break in the finale came when basso George Hogan sang farewell to his overcoat, which he is about to pawn to raise money for medicine for Mimi. Vocally Hogan had been adequate in earlier scenes, but his voice bloomed in this aria, which became an oasis of musical life at the end of a downhill evening and won warm applause.”
As Crespel and Luther in Tales of Hoffmann:
Syracuse Herald Journal “George Hogan was also a strong presence in multiple roles.”
As Elviro in Xerxes:
New York Times “George Hogan gave a solid, comic performance as Elviro.”
As Elviro in Xerxes (continued):
OPERA (March Issue) “Bass George Hogan appropriately overplayed the servant Elviro to great comic effect.”
OPERA (April Issue) “There were two promising newcomers, the American bass George Hogan as an entertaining Elviro and…”
Richmond Times Dispatch “Hogan, in the principal comic role of Elviro, gets the most mileage out of the translation/update, enlarging a servant-confident character (not unlike Leporello in Mozart’s Don Giovanni) into a kind of Everyman, a regular guy resonding to irregular circumstances.”
The Chicago Tribune “George Hogan’s Elviro was funny and Leporello-like.”
Chicago Sun-Times “To Elviro, the bossy servant sung by George Hogan, deserved all the noisy applause and cheers Lyric’s audience lavished on him Friday night.”
Van onze medewerker Andre De Groeve “George Hogan spreekt aan als Elviro.” Translation: “George Hogan puts down a nice Elviro.”
Mirek Cerny/Antwerpen “Ulteindelijk klonken de zangers in de kleinere rollen het best, Marie- Noelle de Callatay en George Hogan.” Translation: “Finally, the smaller roles had actually the best singers, Marie-Noelle de Callatay and George Hogan.”
Martine DUMONT-MERGEAY “Georges Hogan, baryton, est un Elviro drôle (tel que prévu) et virtuose, notamment dans as façon de vendre ses “bloem-metjes”, en anversois dans le texte.” Translation: “George Hogan is a funny Elviro and talented especially in how he sold his flowers in Antwerp dialect.”
SERGE MARTIN “On savoure les interventions du trucelent Elviro de George Hogan, proposant, déguise en tavendiére, ses “bloe-metjes” au grand plasir du public anversois.” Translation: “One savored the contribution of George Hogan’s Elviro disguised in lavender selling his flowers to the delight of the Antwerp audience.”
As Figaro in Le Nozze di Figaro:
The Natchez (MS) Democrat “In the title role, George Hogan was a treat. His beautiful voice and clarity of diction was splendid throughout the evening. I like to feel that Figaro is enjoying the show as much as his audience and his Figaro obviously did have a good time.”
New Britain Herald “George Hogan, whose singing got better and better as the evening progressed, was a lively and confident Figaro.”
Hartford Courant “George Hogan is a pleasing Figaro. He has a nice comic flair and a nimble, unforced baritone.”
The Hartford Advocate “George Hogan, as Figaro, gave and energetic, upbeat performance with good vocal projection and style.”
Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, Ontario) “George Hogan’s Figaro won me over quickly. His is a lovely, richly napped voice with great projection and flexibility for all its size and weight. He was soon in his element as the rascally servant.”
Jewish Weekly News (Springfield, MA) “George Hogan, a prize-winning bass, was a resourceful Figaro in his ultimately successful battle of wits. He was in good voice and displayed fine stage presence.”
As Ferrando in Il Trovatore:
The Houston Post “Bass George Hogan sang firmly in Ferrando’s historical ballad, opening the opera.”
Houston Chronicle “George Hogan sang a resonant Ferrando.”
As Frere Laurent in Romeo et Juliette:
Opera Canada "In the supporting cast, George Hogan’s Frere Laurent was a standout. This young bass has a clear Cesare Siepi-like resonance and timbre."
San Gabriel Tribune “George Hogan proved a sympathetic and rich-voiced Frere Laurent.”
Opera Canada “Bass George Hogan, as Friar Lawrence, was darkly sonorous.”
The Des Moines Register “Most impressive voice on this stage this night was that of George Hogan, giving his solid, expressive and dark bass tones to the role of the accommodating Friar Lawrence.”
As Henry the VIII in Anna Bolena:
Indianapolis Star “With two strong women not only being guaranteed the audience’s sympathy but also earning the right to its cheers, George Hogan had his work cut out for him as King Henry. He did not disappoint as he displayed a bass-baritone of power, suppleness and urgency. Hogan had the physical command of his role, which enabled him to hold his own in scenes with either of the female protagonists. And he was reliable in ensembles, particularly in a stirring trio with Anna and Percy in the second act.”
The Indianapolis News “George Hogan makes an exceptionally fine Enrico (Henry) VIII.”
As Leporello in Don Giovanni:
Opera Magazine "Thanks to George Hogan's gift of humor, I heard an audience laugh for the first time in many a year during Leporello's catalogue recitation."
San Francisco Chronicle "Hogan has oaken weight in his bass. It is also quite flexible and possesses a fetching cantabile warmth."
Oakland Times Tribune “Outstanding in a generally fine cast was George Hogan as Don Giovanni’s servant, Leporello. He has an undeniably fine voice, a luxuriant and full bass that carried clearly and with excellent diction in the outdoor setting. He also displayed that vital attribute of a successful opera star, a compelling stage presence. His face is capable of a wide variety of expression, and his comic timing is impeccable. The famous catalog aria in Act one was a delight and the scene in Act two in which the Don has Leporello seduce his former lover, Donna Elvira, proved the highpoint of the afternoon.”
Siskayou Daily News (Yreka, CA) “Outstanding among the eight leading roles was George Hogan as Leporello. Hogan not only has a richly satisfying bass, but his sense of comedy timing added immensely to the performance.”
Express News (San Antonio, TX) “The low-voiced men were excellent all around, especially the burnished Leporello of George Hogan.”
The Capital Times (Madison, WI) “The comedy in this opera, despite its fearful ending, was richly supplied by bass, George Hogan, as Leporello.”
State Journal (Madison, WI) “Acting honors go to bass George Hogan, who capably sang the opera’s most gratifying role, Giovanni’s servant, Leporello.”
The Press (Atlantic City, NJ) “Stealing the show was George Hogan as Leporello. Hogan, while flavoring the mixture of irony, grace, sentiment and musical elements of the catalog aria, was paying good attention to diction. As a result, the various moods came over with a great deal of success.”
Omaha World Herald “Bass George Hogan brought the perfect comedic touch to the role of the hapless yet savvy Leporello.”
The Des Moines Register “George Hogan, a witty actor who owns a formidable bass voice, delivers a rousing version of the Catalog aria.”
Schenectady Gazette “The part of Leporello, Don Giovanni’s reluctant servant, is one of the great all-time comic roles in opera and in this production George Hogan serves it well. Scruffy in appearance and woeful in manner, Hogan used a keen sense of timing to best advantage and never overplayed his hand. His Catalog aria (in which he recites a list of his master’s global affairs) was brilliantly delivered.”
The Ithaca Journal “The Leporello of George Hogan was appropriately scabrous and whining, without, nonetheless, recourse to much of the silliness that has crept into the role of late. Hogan’s catalog aria was one of the best this reviewer has heard in English or Italian.”
Opera News “George Hogan made a wonderfully humorous Leporello, luggin around a large steamer trunk on wheels that contained his master’s goodies.
Omaha World Herald (Nebraska) “Bass George Hogan brought the perfect comedic touch to the role of the hapless yet savvy Leporello.”
Des Moines Register “George Hogan, a witty actor who owns a formidable bass voice, delivers a rousing version of the Catalog aria.”
The Sacramento Bee (CA) “George Hogan’s Leporello was appropriately humorous and pleasantly understated. He made Giovanni’s servant sound alternately daring and meek, always phrasing beautifully.”
The Times Union (Albany, NY) “George Hogan’s Leporello was finely sung, delightfully acted and for once a really contrasting baritone to Giovanni.”
The Post-Standard “George Hogan was superb as Leporello. The role is often taken by baritones who are ready for retirement and that made his youthful sound and firm presence all the more welcome.”
As Nourabad in The Pearl Fishers:
The Sun (Baltimore, MD) “Bass George Hogan sang the role of Nourabad, the high priest, impressively.”
As Melisso in Alcina:
The Australian (Sydney, Australia) “One of the evening’s bright moments was the voice of American bass, George Hogan. His Handel was like dark crystal.”
As Ramfis in Aida:
The Blade (Toledo, OH) “George Hogan gave a rounded, stentorian performance.”
As Sparafucile in Rigoletto:
Syracuse Herald-Journal “George Hogan’s opening moments, too, let everyone know that this was a voice of unusually high quality. The sound of his Sparafucile, when first encountering Rigoletto, made a remarkable match with Rucker’s/ For pure vocal impressiveness, it made for a little vocal high-point of its own.”
The Memphis Commercial Appeal “The supporting boasted one of the finest voices in the production. George Hogan’s (Sparafucile) bass voice totally enveloped every corner of the Orpheum, yet it contained a rich, luxurious finesse.”
The Vindicator “As her brother, Sparafucile, the “mostly dependable” hit man, George Hogan fielded a magnificent low voice and an impressive person to make an ironically sinister impression.”
Indianapolis Star “George Hogan made a powerful sepulchral impression as the assassin Sparafucile.”
As Sulpice in The Daughter of the Regiment:
The Indianapolis Star “George Hogan, who appeared in the Indianapolis Opera’s production of Rigoletto, did his best to steal this production as Sulpice, offering a rich, human portrayal with his rich bass sonorous and articulate.”
The Indianapolis News “Baritone George Hogan provides a hearty, warm-voiced Sulpice.”
As Turco in Il Turco in Italia:
San Francisco Chronicle “George Hogan, The Turk, sang securely and in good character.”
The Oakland Tribune “George Hogan was engaging as the Turk.”
San Jose Mercury News “The hit in the cast, by far, was the Turk as played by George Hogan, a robust-voiced bass with a swashbuckling air.”
As Varlaam in Boris Godunov:
LA TIMES (Martin Bernheimer) “George Hogan avoided second-hand buffoonery and sang an impressive Varlaam.”
The Orange County Register “A hilarious show-stopper that no one expected to get was Varlaam’s Song, sung with drunken raucousness by George Hogan.”