Steven Cole (tenor) facts for kids

Steven Cole is an American opera singer. He is famous for playing many different characters in operas for over 30 years. He sang in the very first performances of some new operas. These included La Noche Triste, Medea, and a new version of Le Grand Macabre.

Steven Cole's Amazing Career

Growing Up and Learning to Sing

Steven Cole was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He went to Union College to study people and cultures (sociology and anthropology). He also learned to sing at the Peabody Conservatory. Later, he studied singing in Sweden at the Royal College of Music, Stockholm.

After college in 1971, he won a special award called a Watson Fellowship. This allowed him to continue his singing lessons in England.

Singing on Big Stages Around the World

Steven Cole first sang professionally in 1974. He played Monsieur Triquet in an opera called Eugene Onegin. This was at the Tanglewood Festival with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. A famous conductor named Seiji Ozawa led the performance.

After his debut, Steven Cole sang in many important opera houses. He performed at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. He also sang at the San Francisco Opera and the Paris Opera. Other famous places include the Gran Teatre del Liceu and the Salzburg Festival.

He has also recorded many operas. Some of his recordings include Orphée aux enfers, Le Grand Macabre, The Magic Flute, and The Rake's Progress.

What Kinds of Roles Did Steven Cole Sing?

Steven Cole has performed in many different operas. His roles range from very old operas (called Baroque) to those from the 20th century. Here are some of the characters he has played since 1974: