Joel Balzun

Praised for his "voluminous sound" and “imposing, ringing baritone," Canadian baritone and composer Joel Balzun is establishing himself as an intelligent and creative new voice both on and off the stage. Highlights of his 2023-2024 season include his debut at Los Angeles Opera, Schaunard (La bohème) with Opera Las Vegas, Escamillo (Carmen) with Union Avenue Opera, works of Mozart with San Luis Obispo Master Chorale and a recital with Cincinnati Song Initiative. Other recent performance highlights include Marcello (La bohème) with Pacific Opera Project, Giorgio Germont (La traviata) with Opera Santa Barbara, works of Ralph Vaughan Williams with San Luis Obispo Master Chorale and numerous recitals featuring the premiere performances of Black Dog by Tom Cipullo throughout the USA. From Carne