The Snowy Day Houston Grand Opera: A Star in the Making - Cory McGee's Rising Career

Cory McGee, a talented young bass from Stafford, Virginia, has been making waves in the opera world with his impressive performances and versatility. His journey began when he became a finalist in both the Pasadena Vocal Competition and the Houston Grand Opera's 32nd annual Eleanor McCollum Competition.

McGee's operatic repertoire includes a wide range of roles, including Sodbuster in Mazzoli's Proving Up and Publio in Mozart's La clemenza di Tito with Rice Opera Theatre. He has also been seen in Lawrence Brownlee's Giving Voice concert and The Snowy Day documentary, both with the Houston Grand Opera.

As part of the HGO Studio, McGee has performed in several productions, including the Studio Showcase and Rienzi Recital Series. His impressive skills were showcased when he produced a full recording of Schubert's Schwanengesang.

McGee's engagements include Billy in the world premiere of Thompson's The Snowy Day with the Houston Grand Opera, as well as Virgil in the world premiere of Cohen's Turn and Burn (which was unfortunately postponed due to COVID-19). He has also performed as Theseus in Britten's A Midsummer Night's Dream with the Santa Fe Opera.

Last season, McGee made his debuts as Colline in La bohème with Detroit Opera and Basilio in Il barbiere di Siviglia with Opera on the James. This season, he will take on the roles of Johann in Massenet's Werther, Fifth Jew in Strauss' Salome, and Jailer in Puccini's Tosca all with the Houston Grand Opera.

McGee's upcoming performances include the role of Caspar in Weber's Der Freischütz with Wolf Trap Opera and Dottore Grenvil in Verdi's La traviata with the Houston Grand Opera. With his impressive range and talent, Cory McGee is certainly an artist to watch in the opera world.

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