Nicholas Skotzko

Nicholas Skotzko, a baritone from Vienna, Virginia has been described as “mellifluous” and “smooth” in his singing by the South Florida Classical Review. As a young Verdi baritone, Skotzko has excelled in performances of Così fan tutte as the sly philosopher Don Alfonso, and Le nozze di Figaro as the gluttonous Count Almaviva. Professional appearances have included Don Alfonso in Così fan tutte and Il Barone in La traviata during Opera North’s 40th anniversary summer season, and the voice of Jesus in St. Matthews Passion and the bass soloist in Handel’s Messiah during the 142nd annual Messiah Festival of the Arts in Lindsborg, Kansas. Having received a Bachelor degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Oklahoma, and a Master degree from the University of Miami, Skotzko has frequen