Grammy-winning tenor Aaron Blake has earned international acclaim for his performances in repertoire ranging from Martinu to Rossini.

A frequent performer at The Metropolitan Opera and at prominent opera houses around the world, Mr. Blake’s versatility spans the commanding presence of his Grammy-winning role as the High Priest of Amon in Philip Glass’ Akhnaten to his warmth and vulnerability as Michel in Martinů’s Julietta.

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  • "a tenor of Rossini-like stature"

    “Let us applaud … the astonishing performance of Aaron Blake, a tenor of Rossini-like stature, who came at the last minute to take on a role that … requires non-stop physical presence for two and a half hours.”

    — concertclassic.com

  • "...an inexplicable aura"

    “But it is Aaron Blake’s Michel that stuns … the American tenor is simply breathtaking … The artist possesses an inexplicable aura and magnetism that is projected on the background of the set …’first there is nothing, then a deep nothing, and then a profound blue.’”

    —Le Monde

  • "...a lush, mesmerizing voice..."

    “Alone, Blake commanded the stage with a lush, mesmerizing voice that shone with romantic ardor, buzzed with manic hope and dripped with resigned melancholy…”

    —The Berkshire Eagle

Grammy-winning tenor Aaron Blake in a black suit singing with his hand on his chest, standing next to a seated man at a piano. The scene takes place in a wood-paneled sanctuary with an audience in the foreground.

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Aaron Blake in an elaborate Egyptian-style costume with ornate gold jewelry, wearing a headdress featuring an animal skull and bold makeup posing against a black background.
Aaron Blake performing a scene in The Pearl Fishers, wearing a blue costume and holding a staff.

American tenor Aaron Blake is recognized for performances marked by vocal elegance, dramatic presence, and psychological depth, captivating audiences on leading stages around the world.

A Grammy-winning artist whose repertoire encompasses historic masterpieces and contemporary works, Mr. Blake is widely admired for his commanding presence as the High Priest of Amon in Philip Glass’ Akhnaten, as well as for his emotionally immediate interpretation of Michel in Martinů’s Julietta. Reviewers have praised his ability to bring vulnerability and intensity to this signature role, which he has performed in Czech, German, and French.

Regularly engaged by the Metropolitan Opera since his debut as Gastone in La traviata, Mr. Blake maintains a longstanding artistic relationship with the company. His recent appearances there include Le Remendado in Carmen, Don Basilio in Le Nozze di Figaro, The Four Servants in Les Contes d’Hoffman, and Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni, among others.

Mr. Blake’s schedule has also included debuts with the Israeli Opera in L’elisir d’Amore and Britten’s War Requiem, as well as performances with Cincinnati Opera (Don Giovanni, Il Barbiere di Seviglia, Fellow Travelers), Vancouver Opera (The Pearl Fishers), Komische Oper Berlin (Die Zauberflöte), and many other appearances in the U.S. and internationally.

His symphonic repertoire includes Handel’s Messiah, Haydn’s The Creation and Serenade, Puccini’s Messa di Gloria, Mozart’s Requiem and Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, among other works.

In addition to his performance career, Mr. Blake is a dedicated community advocate and champion of young voices. He serves as Artist in Residence at King University in Bristol, Tennessee, where he leads vocal arts masterclasses for regional students, collaborates with area organizations, and designs and produces community-focused events.

Mr. Blake is represented by Deborah Sanders at Arbour Artists.