Gregory Dahl has boldly staked his claim to a position of prominence among baritones of his generation with performances notable for richness of characterization and a remarkable vocal authority. Mr. Dahl first came to national attention as Francis Chancy in the World Premiere of James Rolfe’s BEATRICE CHANCY and has since been hailed in such roles as Sharpless in MADAMA BUTTERFLY (Vancouver Opera), Malatesta in DON PASQUALE (Opera Ontario) and Belcore in L’ELISIR D’AMORE (Manitoba Opera). In another world premiere performance, he impressed international audiences with his creation of Charlie in Calgary Opera’s production of Estacio’s FILUMENA, a role he reprised during the 05/06 season for the Edmonton Opera. His Edmonton FILUMENA was filmed for release in the DVD format and joins BEATRICE CHANCY on his growing list of operas-on-film.

Mr. Dahl begins his 2006-2007 season with the title role in DON GIOVANNI for Edmonton Opera, a role he repeats for Pacific Opera Victoria and Orchestra London later in the season. He also looks forward to Falke in DIE FLEDERMAUS for Manitoba Opera and he will be Figaro in IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA when he returns to Edmonton Opera in the winter of 2007.

His engagements for the 2005-2006 season were an ideal mix of opera and concert. In addition to FILUMENA, Mr. Dahl made his role debut as Ford in FALSTAFF for Opera Lyra Ottawa and returned to Vancouver Opera as Ping in TURANDOT. Of special interest were his performances as George in the Canadian Premiere of Heggie’s DEAD MAN WALKING, presented by the Calgary Opera. On the concert platform, he was heard in MESSIAH with the Vancouver Chamber Choir and the Victoria Symphony and for the Grand Philharmonic Choir he appeared as baritone soloist in Mozart’s Mass in C minor coupled with Holman’s MAGNIFICAT.

Mr. Dahl was heard in DIE SCHÖPFUNG with the Vancouver Symphony, as Figaro in IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA for Saskatoon Opera and in a lighter vein appeared as Eisenstein in DIE FLEDERMAUS for Saskatoon Opera and in Manitoba Opera’s gala EVENING IN PARIS. In 2003-2004, he was heard as Ping in TURANDOT with the Canadian Opera Company and the Edmonton Opera, Belcore in L’ELISIR D’AMORE with l’Opéra de Québec, and Silvio in PAGLIACCI for Manitoba Opera. He has been heard in Beethoven’s Sympyony No. 9 with the Vancouver Symphony and further concert repertoire including CARMINA BURANA and ELIJAH has been performed for choral societies in Southwestern Ontario.

Noted for his dedication to music of our time, Mr. Dahl has – in addition to premieres for Queen of Puddings Music Theatre and Calgary Opera – created roles for Tapestry New Opera Works (Robert Peary in Smith’s FACING SOUTH) and The Alchemist in Schafer’s THE PALACE OF THE CINNABAR PHOENIX. Highlights from past seasons include Marcello in LA BOHÈME with Opera Ontario, the title role in MIKADO for Toronto Operetta Theatre, Frank in DIE FLEDERMAUS and Morales in CARMEN for Vancouver Opera, Papageno in DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE and Figaro in IL BARBIERE DI SIGVIGLIA for Saskatoon Opera, Antonio in IL VIAGGIO A REIMS and Junius in THE RAPE OF LUCRETIA with the Canadian Opera Company and Baron Douphol in LA TRAVIATA for the Edmonton Opera.

Works by Bach, Handel, Schubert, Mendelssohn and Vaughan Williams figure prominently in the imposing Winnipegger’s schedule with symphonies and choral organizations across Canada and he is frequently heard on CBC Radio Two. He studied at the University of Manitoba, The Banff Centre for the Arts and the University of Toronto Opera Division.

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