| Doug MacNaughton |
Introduction “MacNaughton used his attractive voice to embrace all the nuances of the libretto. His control of Lucas’ long reflective monologue was masterful and he is a great singing actor” Opera Canada – Paula Citron BiographyDoug MacNaughton grew up in Brandon, Manitoba and first sang with Edmonton Opera in 1982. His flair for physical comedy has made him much in demand for roles such as Papageno (DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE), Dandini (CENERENTOLA), and Elviro (XERXES), while his musical sensitivity and acting ability have made him successful in a variety of genres - oratorio (MESSIAH, CARMINA BURANA); chamber music (DOVER BEACH, LA BONNE CHANSON); musical theatre (Enjolras in LES MISERABLES) and contemporary music. His most recent performances include the role of Cervantes/Don Quixote in MAN OF LA MANCHA for the Stirling Festival Theatre, Maximillian in CANDIDE for Manitoba Opera, and Ben Hubbard in the Pacific Opera Victoria production of REGINA. On the concert stage this spring he performed Dave Brubeck’s LIGHT IN THE WILDERNESS with the Elora Festival Singers. He has performed in twelve world premieres including the roles of Hanjuro in THE SCARLET PRINCESS for the Canadian Opera Company, Dr. Downie in EREWHON for Pacific Opera Victoria and Le Vampire in LE VAMPIRE ET LA NYMPHOMANE for Chants Libres. Upcoming engagements include the Major domo in CAPRICCIO and Alfonso in COSÌ FAN TUTTI for Pacific Opera Victoria and an opera gala for the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. He lives in Toronto where he also teaches voice and guitar. For further information, please visit www.DougMacNaughton.com
April 2010
Full RepertoireOpera
Concert
Musical Theatre
Competitions Canadian Women’s Club of New York City Award to Best Canadian Singer
Training Music
Acting
Voice Teachers
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Reviews"Baritone Doug MacNaughton as Maximilian was hysterical. With his full, solidly reliable voice and immense comic capabilities, he gave a standout performance. He fearlessly approached the 'politically incorrect' aspects of his role, making them funny and palatable. And what a falsetto!" Winnipeg Free Press - Gwenda Nemerofsky
“MacNaughton was incredibly funny during his interpretation of a Rossini aria from AN ITALIAN GIRL in Algiers, showing that good acting is a big part of expressing an operatic theme.” The Star Phoenix – Joanne Paulson
“Doug MacNaughton…his Wilson is an understated figure (in sharp contrast to his over-the-top portrayal of the Scottish choirmaster in Act I), but he achieves an uncanny spookiness when he sings of the mystical vision that led him to found his sect.” The Globe and Mail – Colin Eatock“La meilleure voix chantée est celle du baryton Doug MacNaughton, très bon comedian par ailleurs.” La Presse, Montreal – Claude Gingras“Doug MacNaughton as Dr. Falke possesses the chemistry to catalyze the interaction among the characters and to anchor the somewhat chaotic storyline.” Calgary Sun – Lori Benjamin“Le baryton Doug MacNaughton, en Taddeo, un poltron sympathique, est impayable. Comme chanteur, il a aussi beaucoup d’esprit. Assez, si je ne me trompe, pour improviser tout à coup une petite cadence à couleur orientale. Ces trios ou quatre notes furent si à propos que Rossini lui-même les aurait sans doute appréciées.” Le Soleil – Richard Boisvert“Doug MacNaughton as Wozzeck, played his role with unflinching courage and sang with impassioned clarity.” The Gazette - Ray Conlogue“Papageno, homme de la nature (par contraste avec celui de la Raison et celui de la Sagesse), c’est Doug MacNaughton, voix soignée, elegant même don’t le jeu—assez déclamé au premier acte—s’est sensiblement amélioré au fur et à mesure que progressait l’opéra. Le Droit – Jean Jacques van Vlasselaer“MacNaughton gave an excellent account of Figaro in the opening duet and later returned for his high point of the evening, the Prologue from Leoncavallo’s . PAGLIACCI. It made me want to bypass the rest of the excerpts in favour of a complete performance of the opera.” Prince George – Stephen Pederson“On se souvient encore du jeu désopilant de Doug MacNaughton dans L’ITALIENNE A ALGERI, vu en Octobre sur la même scène. En Papageno, le baryton est encore meilleur. De toute l’équipe, it est certainement celui qui s’investit le plus, celui qui possède le sens de l’à-propos le plus développé. De puis, il chante très bien.” Le Soleil – Richard Boisvert“Doug MacNaughton as Wozzeck played…with unflinching courage and sang with impassioned clarity.’ (Montreal Opera) |