Kyle Erdos-Knapp

With over 25 major roles to his credit in his young career, Kyle Erdos-Knapp is rapidly becoming known as one of the most exciting and versatile young tenors on today's opera scene. With a repertoire that ranges from early music to operetta and from musical theater to the most strenuous bel canto roles, Kyle has received numerous awards and acclaim for his "shiny, sizable tenor" (Opera News) and remarkable acting ability. Kyle received his formal training at the Eastman School of Music and the University of Michigan, and began his career as a member of the inaugural season of the Wolf Trap Opera Studio. He went on to become a leading tenor with the Ohio Light Opera, playing ten major roles over three seasons, three of which (Nanki-Poo in The Mikado, Bunthorne in Patience, and Verrada in Jo