Christopher Colmenero
Apprentice Artist - Tenor

Opera Saratoga Debut 2016 Festival
Pablo Neruda, cover (Il Postino)

Hometown: Charlotte, VT
Schools and Training: Mannes School of Music, SUNY Purchase College, Chautauqua Opera, Phoenicia Festival of the Voice
Teachers: Bonnie Hamilton, Jacque Trussel
Major Roles or Experience: Judge Danforth (The Crucible), Carlson (Of Mice and Men), Pablo Neruda (Il Postino), Male Chorus (The Rape of Lucretia), Mavra/Hussar (Mavra), Prince Charmant (Cendrillon), Don José (Carmen), Tamino (Die Zauberflöte), Rinuccio (Gianni Schicchi)
Awards: 2015 Giulio Gari Competition finalist, 2015 Gerda Lissner Competition finalist, 2014 Chautauqua Opera Encouragement Award, 2014 Giulio Gari Competition finalist, 2014 Richard F. Gold Career Grant, Winner 2015-16 Metropolitan Opera National Council Eastern District
Upcoming: 2016-2017 Minnesota Opera Resident Artist