Eric Delagrange

ERIC DELAGRANGE (Cesare Angelotti) is a highly regarded American bass, celebrated for his powerful vocal presence and impressive stage performances. A distinguished graduate of the prestigious Academy of Vocal Arts, he has garnered critical acclaim, with Opera News describing him as "a truly excellent bass" and Parterre highlighting his “commanding and powerful voice.” In the 2024-2025 season, Delagrange will showcase his versatility with several notable role debuts. He will take on the role of Angelotti in Tosca with The Princeton Festival, make his house debut as Superintendent Budd in Albert Herring with Opera Baltimore, debut as William Jennings Bryan in The Ballad of Baby Doe with Western Plains Opera, and portray the Commedatore in Don Giovanni as a guest artist with Temple University. Past performances include notable roles such as Sarastro in Die Zauberflöte with Ópera Nacional de Chile, Pistola in Falstaff and the Imperial Commissioner in Madama Butterfly with Palm Beach Opera, Basilio in Il barbiere di Siviglia with The Princeton Festival, Frère Laurent in Roméo et Juliette with Opera San José, the Hermit in Der Freischütz with Heartbeat Opera, and Prince Gremin in Eugene Onegin with the Music Academy of the West.

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