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Joseph Frank Since his San Francisco Opera Debut in 1974, tenor Joseph Frank has received critical acclaim for his specialized interpretation of the lyric character tenor repertoire. In a career spanning 35 years, the tenor has sung over 80 roles. He made his Metropolitan Opera and European debuts in 1979. In addition to the Metropolitan and San Francisco Operas, the tenor appears regularly with other leading opera companies here and abroad, including the opera companies of Los Angeles, Houston, Seattle, Washington, San Diego and Santa Fe. Recent appearances include Ariadne auf Naxos, a new production of Marriage of Figaro for the Austin Lyric Opera; Die Fledermaus for San Diego Opera; Turandot at the Hollywood Bowl; Boris Godunov in Toulouse, France; Madama Butterfly and Turandot for the Pittsburgh Opera; and the world premiere of Nicholas and Alexandra with Placido Domingo and the Los Angeles Opera. 2007 finds the tenor in San Diego for Boris Godunov and Wozzeck. Future engagements include a world premiere for Los Angeles Opera under the baton of Placido Domingo. A noted recitalist and oratorio specialist, he has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Buffalo Philharmonic; the symphonies of Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis and Atlanta with conductors James Levine, Christoph Eschenbach, Julius Rudel, Eduardo Müller and Emil Tchakarov. The tenor received an Opera Diploma from the famed Curtis Institute of Music and his Bachelor of Music, Masters of Music, and the coveted Performers Certificate from Indiana University. 2006 marked the 15th anniversary of his tenure with the School of Music and Dance at San Jose State University. In May 2006, he was the recipient of the Dean’s Faculty Recognition Award for Outstanding Artistic Achievement for the College of the Humanities and the Arts. O1C Performances: Gwendolyn Mok |
