"He has a dramatic voice of uncommon beauty, with a depth of tone and 
breadth of sound which is coupled to an utterly secure and absolutely thrilling 
top. Mr. Loren's technique is so solid and his voice so reliable and consistent in 
its position that he is seemingly tireless. Acoustically, the voice is sensational, 
and only picks up more color and overtones as it rides over an orchestra." 
                                                              ~Steven Eldredge, Associate Conductor, Metropolitan Opera 

Nicholas Loren’s progression from his earliest artistic beginnings in 1968 to mastery of the dramatic tenor repertoire is both fascinating and unique. Remarkable as it is to hear so rich and burnished a sound as Loren’s  soar effortlessly up to a high C and beyond, (1) it is not surprising when one considers that his genesis was that of a high-flying bel canto tenor. (2) In addition to extensive song study while attending Oberlin Conservatory and the Yale School of Music, he concentrated primarily on the music of Rossini, Donizetti and Bellini and soon afterward appeared as Tonio in The Daughter of the Regiment (3) and Almaviva in Barber of Seville with smaller regional opera companies, later moving on to heavier assignments like Alfredo in La Traviata and Rodolfo in La Boheme. 
Over time, his voice developed such a substantial depth of color and natural weight that for some years he enjoyed success in strategically chosen baritone roles. As Rossini’s Figaro, Rigoletto, (4) Gerard in Andrea Chenier and Di Luna in Il Travatore, to mention only a few, he gained valuable experience in larger more prestigious venues, yet maintained 
his true tenor footing by regularly interpolating sensational high notes into his portrayals.(5) 
Finally realizing his destiny as a genuine ‘tenore di forza’, Loren scored triumphs as Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly, Radames in Aida, Don Jose in Carmen and Florestan in Fidelio and Calf in Turandot. (6), (7)  In fact, his repertoire was unprecedented in its breadth, encompassing over 45 roles during his 35 years before the public. 
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(1) Di quella pira, Il Trovatore, Verdi (2002) ​

(2) Dolce speranza, La 
Cenerentola, Rossini (1976) ​

(3) De cette aveu si tendre, La 
Fille du Regiment, Donizetti (1983) ​

(4) Finale, Rigoletto, Verdi (1991) ​

(5) Nemico della patria, 
Andrea Chenier, Giordano (1999) ​

(6) Dovunque al mondo, 
Madama Butterfly, Puccini (2000)

​(7) Nessun dorma,  Turandot, Puccini (2002)

 

 

 

 

 
 

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