Biography
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
Performance credits
Upcoming performances Today Onwards
Past performances 2014 — Yesterday
Il barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville), Rossini
Lyric Opera of ChicagoUn ufficiale (An officer)
View cast and crewLa Traviata (La traviata), Verdi
Opera Santa BarbaraGiorgio Germont (George Germont)
View cast and crewFeatured past performances
Il barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville), Rossini
Lyric Opera of ChicagoUn ufficiale (An officer)
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La Traviata (La traviata), Verdi
Opera Santa BarbaraGiorgio Germont (George Germont)
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Upcoming performances
4Biography
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
