| David Curry |
Introduction "The title role was taken with immense distinction by David Curry, a young tenor singing and acting with equal assurance and authority, and surely soon a star." Michael Tanner - The Spectator – British Premier of Lalo’s “Fiesque” Biography
David Curry is renowned for his recent performances in Paris at Théâtre du Châtelet, where he sang principal roles such as Tony in the 50th Anniversary Production of WEST SIDE STORY, Arindal in Wagner’s rarely performed first opera and DIE FEEN with Mark Minkowski. He was further engaged by the Théâtre du Châtelet to play Henrik in the critically acclaimed French Premier of Steven Sondheim’s A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC co-starring Leslie Caron, Greta Scacchi and Lambert Wilson and to create the role of Stathis Borens in the world premiere of Howard Shore’s THE FLY, directed by David Cronenberg and conducted by Placido Domingo. Further credits include Franz in Offenbach’s DIE RHEINNIXEN in London at Cadogan Hall, the title role in Lalo’s Fiesque in the Bloomsbury Theatre in London, Nanki-Poo in the 125th anniversary concert of MIKADO at London’s Royal Festival Hall, Tassilo in COUNTESS MARITZA in Toronto and Antonio in Thomas Ades THE TEMPEST at the Koncertgebow in Amsterdam with the original cast from the Royal Opera Covent Garden for Radio Netherlands. Recent engagements include Fairfax in YEOMAN OF THE GUARD at the Tower Festival at the Tower of London, Kudriash in KATYA KABANOVA at the Teatro Colon, Buenos Aries, Nanki-Poo in MIKADO for Michigan Opera Theatre, the title role in LES CONTES D’HOFFMANN for Den Nye Opera, Bergen, Norway and Pirelli in the French Premier of Steven Sondheim’s SWEENEY TODD at Théâtre du Châtelet. This season includes THE TURN OF THE SCREW (Peter Quint) for Opera Lille, Opera Reims and Theatre Athénée Paris. Future plans include CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN and STIFFELIO for Den Nye Opera Bergen. David’s professional debut was at Wexford as Gervais in MANON LESCAUT which was followed by appearances there as Don Fulgencio in MARIA DE CARMEN by Granados, Antinous in Fauré’s PENELOPE, Silvio in LE DOCTEUR MIRACLE, the Lottery Agent in Weill’s DER SILBERSEE an Don José in the acclaimed production of Peter Brook’s LA TRAGÉDIE DU CARMEN, a role he later sang with the English Touring Opera. David has shown great versatility with such roles as Kudriash in KATYA KABANOVA, Don José in Carmen for Welsh National Opera, Marco in THE GONDOLIERS for English National Opera, Camille and Danilo in THE MERRY WIDOW, Gomatz in the Canadian premiere of Mozart’s ZAIDE, Offenbach’s LA BELLE HÉLÈNE in London’s West End and LES CONTES D’HOFFMANN at the Arcola Theatre in London. Early roles included Amtshauptmann in DIE GÄRTNERIN AUS LIEBE, Tom Rakewell in THE RAKE’S PROGRESS, the title role in Bizet’s LE DOCTEUR MIRACLE, and Lechmere in OWEN WINGRAVE. Concert performances include works by Handel, Haydn and Mozart, Mendelssohn’s ELIJAH, Verdi’s REQUIEM, Dvorak’s STABAT MATER, Britten’s SERENADE, the world premiere of Delius’ MAUD and Finzi’s DIES NATALIS. He has performed 20th Century American and French repertoire for the Opéra Comique in Paris, Beethoven song at Teatro della Maestranza in Seville, and has sung “The Last Night of the Proms” for the BBC. He made his London recital debut in the Rosenblatt Recital Series at St. John’s, Smith Square, accompanied by Roger Vignoles. David has also extensively performed many tenor roles of the Viennese and English operetta, in productions such as THE GONDOLIERS, HMS PINAFORE, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, THE SORCERER, RUDDIGORE, YEOMAN OF THE GUARD, THE MIKADO and THE MERRY WIDOW with Carl Rosa Opera in London’s West End, in the UK and around the world. David’s performances in operetta total in the hundreds, alongside stars such as Jo Brand, Victor Spinetti, Arthur Bostram, Rosie Ashe, Timothy West Alistair McGowan and many others. David trained at the Royal Academy of Music, London Royal Schools Opera, Royal College of Music and the National Opera Studio with scholarships from The Countess of Munster Musical Trust, The D’Oyly Carte Trust and the support of The Friends of the Royal Opera, Covent Garden. January 2012
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Reviews“Ses compares féminines incarnent leur rôle avec justesse, mais c’est le superbe Peter Quint de David Curry qui impressionne le plus. Il réussit à faire passer dans sa voix somber et insinuante les désirs secrets qui rendent cet opéra étrange et fascinant.” “Curry has a ringing tenor voice and hams it up wonderfully as Pirelli, Sweeney’s fellow barber, who discovers what he’s up to and therefore is the first who has to go.” “At the center of the action were terrific performances from two young Canadians, tenor David Curry as Nanki-Poo, the Mikado’s son disguised as a wandering minstrel, and the object of his affection, Yum-Yum (soprano Andriana Chuchman). Bright, strong and charismatic, Curry’s voice projected a sweet yet virile expression, and he’s a natural, limber actor.” “….the poise, romantic convictions and effortless singing of tenor David Curry, a G&S veteran who commands this production from his first moment on stage…” "Toronto Operetta Theatre’s production of Kalman’s Countess Maritza is uncommonly well sung. The main reason is David Curry as Tassilo, an outstanding Canadian tenor whose career has been in Europe. The charismatic Curry cuts a dashing figure on stage. He also has a pure crystalline voice and near perfect diction. In fact, it is Curry with his excellent acting and singing skills who makes this operetta truly romantic, and not just a bit of fluff." "The title role was taken with immense distinction by David Curry, a young tenor singing and acting with equal assurance and authority, and surely soon a star."
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