Michael Weinius [SEP] voice type
Michael Weinius
Michael Weinius, born March 1, 1971 in Stockholm, is a Swedish tenor opera singer. After winning first prize at the 2008 international Wagner competition in Seattle, Weinius has quickly established himself as one of Europe's most sought after tenors.
Education and early years.
Weinius received his first musical training at the Adolf Fredrik's Music School in Stockholm and then studied at the University College of Opera in Stockholm, receiving his exam in 1995. He made his international debut as a baryton in the role
by C. David Higgins with lighting by Michael Schwandt. Original star Michael Weinius performed two of the four evenings, alternating with student Taylor Hightower.
American premiere Roles.
- Jeppe Verflucht...Taylor Hightower, Michael Weinius
- Harry Schoenberg...Andrew Hendricks, Jonathan Stinson
- Erik...Nathan Baer
- Josh...Nathan Bick, Joshua Whitener
- La Diva...Teresa S. Herold, Angela Shadwick
- Dolly Verflucht...Lindsey Falduto, Kate Lindsey
- Luna...Sophie Louise Roland, Margaret Nilsson
- Beatrice