Gabriel Hernandez

A life-long performer, Puerto Rican-American tenor Gariel Hernandez has been heralded for recent performances as “a wonderful tenor” (Operawire), and “the highlight of the performance.” (Maryland Thater Guide) Gabriel’s strong belief in the power of community and collaboration to create meaningful art has inspired them to collaborate with other queer community members in New York City on showcasing their locational and personal experiences. Through this, Gabriel debuted their photo series Taking Up Space: Queer Identity in Opera in 2021 at the Countee Cullen Library in New York City. In the fall of 2022, Gabriel was spotlighted for their portrayal of a queer Abraham Lincoln by America’s oldest LGBTQ newspaper the Washington Blade. Gabriel’s 23/24 season i ncludes three role debuts as well