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Armando Contreras
(He/Him) Praised for “the easy caramel syrup of his voice” (Opera Today), Mexican-American baritone Armando Contreras is quickly becoming a standout in the world of opera. In 2021, Mr. Contreras was a part of the world premiere of Aleksandra Vrebalov and Deborah Breevort’s The Knock, singing the lead role Lt. Roberto Gonzales with The Glimmerglass Festival. This summer, Mr. Contreras will return to The Glimmerglass Festival to sing a lead role in the world premiere of the Rossini pastiche, Tenor Overboard.
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
Master of Music, Vocal Performance
Cleveland Institute of Music
Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance, 2010-2014
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Dolores (Workshop)
Cesar Chavez
West Edge Opera
January 09, 2023
January 09, 2023
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Dolores (Workshop)
January 09, 2023 - January 09, 2023
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Armando Contreras

Armando Contreras

Cesar Chavez

Jan 09, 2023
Dates
9
Jan, 23
Chelsea Hollow

Chelsea Hollow

Helen Chavez/Ethel Kennedy

Aug 13, 2023
Dates
13
Aug, 23
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The Knock
Lt. Roberto Gonzalez
Cincinnati Opera
Summer 2023
Summer 2023
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The Knock
June 21, 2023 - September 22, 2023
Event Type Opera
Contributors
Armando Contreras

Armando Contreras

Lt. Roberto Gonzalez

Jun 21, 2023
Dates
21
Jun, 23
22
Sep, 23
Alison Pogorelc

Alison Pogorelc

Assistant Director

Jun 21, 2023
Dates
21
Jun, 23
22
Sep, 23
The Three Feathers
The King
Opera Steamboat
February 28, 2022 to 5 more
February 28, 2022
March 01, 2022
March 02, 2022
March 03, 2022
March 04, 2022 March 05, 2022
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The Three Feathers
February 28, 2022 - March 05, 2022
Event Type Opera
Contributors
Armando Contreras

Armando Contreras

The King

Feb 28, 2022
Dates
28
Feb, 22
1
Mar, 22
2
Mar, 22
3
Mar, 22
4
Mar, 22
5
Mar, 22
Ella Torres

Ella Torres

Princess Dora

Aug 05, 2022
Dates
5
Aug, 22
The Mozart Experience
Papageno
Colorado Symphony
March 06, 2022
March 06, 2022
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The Mozart Experience
March 06, 2022 - March 06, 2022
Contributors
Armando Contreras

Armando Contreras

Papageno

Mar 06, 2022
Dates
6
Mar, 22
Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World
Diego Rivera
Central City Opera
March 26, 2022 to 1 more
March 26, 2022
March 27, 2022
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Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World
March 26, 2022 - March 27, 2022
Event Type Opera
Contributors
Armando Contreras

Armando Contreras

Diego Rivera

Mar 26, 2022
Dates
26
Mar, 22
27
Mar, 22
La Cenerentola
Dandini
Salt Marsh Opera
May, 2022
May, 2022
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La Cenerentola
May 01, 2022 - May 28, 2022
Event Type Opera
Contributors
Armando Contreras

Armando Contreras

Dandini

May 01, 2022
Dates
1
May, 22
Véronique Filloux

Véronique Filloux

Clorinda

Jan 01, 2020
Dates
1
Jan, 20
Francesca Federico

Francesca Federico

Clorinda

May 13, 2022
Dates
13
May, 22
18
May, 22
Jonathan Stinson

Jonathan Stinson

Dandini

Jan 01, 2022
Dates
1
Jan, 22
La Cenerentola
Dandini
Tri-Cities Opera
Spring 2022
Spring 2022
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La Cenerentola
March 20, 2022 - June 20, 2022
Event Type Opera
Contributors
Armando Contreras

Armando Contreras

Dandini

Mar 20, 2022
Dates
20
Mar, 22
20
Jun, 22
Camille Sherman

Camille Sherman

Angelina

Apr 10, 2022
Dates
10
Apr, 22
Adelmo Guidarelli

Adelmo Guidarelli

Don Magnifico

Apr 10, 2022
Dates
10
Apr, 22
La Cenerentola
Dandini
Syracuse Opera
Spring 2022
Spring 2022
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La Cenerentola
March 20, 2022 - June 20, 2022
Event Type Opera
Contributors
Armando Contreras

Armando Contreras

Dandini

Mar 20, 2022
Dates
20
Mar, 22
20
Jun, 22
Camille Sherman

Camille Sherman

Angelina

May 01, 2022
Dates
1
May, 22
Adelmo Guidarelli

Adelmo Guidarelli

Don Magnifico

May 01, 2022
Dates
1
May, 22
Tenor Overboard
Lucca
The Glimmerglass Festival
June to August, 2022
June to August, 2022
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Tenor Overboard
June 01, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Contributors
Armando Contreras

Armando Contreras

Lucca

Jun 01, 2022
Dates
1
Jun, 22
Fran Daniel Laucerica

Fran Daniel Laucerica

Dante

Jul 19, 2022
Dates
19
Jul, 22
25
Jul, 22
31
Jul, 22
6
Aug, 22
9
Aug, 22
12
Aug, 22
18
Aug, 22
Meryl Dominguez

Meryl Dominguez

Angostura

Jul 01, 2022
Dates
1
Jul, 22
Reilly Nelson

Reilly Nelson

Gianna

Jul 19, 2022
Dates
19
Jul, 22
Le nozze di Figaro
Count Almaviva
Boulder Opera Company
Spring 2021
Spring 2021
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Le nozze di Figaro
March 20, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Event Type Opera
Contributors
Armando Contreras

Armando Contreras

Count Almaviva

Mar 20, 2021
Dates
20
Mar, 21
20
Jun, 21
Claire McCahan

Claire McCahan

Cherubino

Mar 07, 2021
Dates
7
Mar, 21
Maggie Hinchliffe

Maggie Hinchliffe

Piano

Mar 06, 2021
Dates
6
Mar, 21
7
Mar, 21
13
Mar, 21
14
Mar, 21
The Knock
Lt. Roberto Gonzalez
The Glimmerglass Festival
Summer 2021
Summer 2021
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Event Information
The Knock
June 21, 2021 - September 22, 2021
Event Type Opera
Contributors
Armando Contreras

Armando Contreras

Lt. Roberto Gonzalez

Jun 21, 2021
Dates
21
Jun, 21
22
Sep, 21
Victoria Lawal

Victoria Lawal

Soprano #2

Jan 01, 2021
Dates
1
Jan, 21
Mia Athey

Mia Athey

Aishah McNair

Nov 01, 2021
Dates
1
Nov, 21
Die Zauberflöte
Papageno
The Glimmerglass Festival
Summer 2021
Summer 2021
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Event Information
Die Zauberflöte
June 21, 2021 - September 22, 2021
Event Type Opera
Contributors
Armando Contreras

Armando Contreras

Papageno

Jun 21, 2021
Dates
21
Jun, 21
22
Sep, 21
Victoria Lawal

Victoria Lawal

First Lady

Jan 01, 2021
Dates
1
Jan, 21
Claudia Chapa

Claudia Chapa

Third Lady

Jan 01, 2015
Dates
1
Jan, 15
Alison Pogorelc

Alison Pogorelc

Director

Jan 01, 2021
Dates
1
Jan, 21
Emily Misch

Emily Misch

Queen of the Night

Jul 13, 2021
Dates
13
Jul, 21
La bohème
Marcello
Boulder Opera Company
Winter 2020
Winter 2020
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Event Information
La bohème
December 21, 2020 - March 19, 2021
Event Type Opera
Contributors
Armando Contreras

Armando Contreras

Marcello

Dec 21, 2020
Dates
21
Dec, 20
19
Mar, 21
Maggie Hinchliffe

Maggie Hinchliffe

Piano

Nov 13, 2020
Dates
13
Nov, 20
14
Nov, 20
Ekaterina Kotcherguina

Ekaterina Kotcherguina

Musetta

Sep 23, 2020
1 Tag
Dates
23
Sep, 20
20
Dec, 20
Tags
Performed, Substitute
Madama Butterfly
The Imperial Commissioner
Lyric Opera of Kansas City
Spring 2019
Spring 2019
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Madama Butterfly
March 20, 2019 - June 20, 2019
Event Type Opera
Contributors
Armando Contreras

Armando Contreras

The Imperial Commissioner

Mar 20, 2019
Dates
20
Mar, 19
20
Jun, 19

Biography

Armando Contreras

Praised for “the easy caramel syrup of his voice” (Opera Today), Mexican-American baritone Armando Contreras is quickly becoming a standout in the world of opera. In 2021, Mr. Contreras was a part of the world premiere of Aleksandra Vrebalov and Deborah Breevort’s The Knock, singing the lead role Lt. Roberto Gonzales with The Glimmerglass Festival. Other highlights of his current season include making his debut with Salt Marsh Opera as Moralès in Carmen, reprising the role of Diego Rivera in Frida and the Bravest Girl in the World with Central City Opera, joining Opera Steamboat in The Three Feathers as The King/Rat and making his Denver Philharmonic debut in L'elisir d'amore as Belcore. This summer, Mr. Contreras will return to The Glimmerglass Festival to sing a lead role in the world premiere of the Rossini pastiche, Tenor Overboard, and cover Moralès in Carmen. In 2022-2023, Mr. Contreras will sing Marco in Gianni Schicchi and Council in Trial by Jury with Salt Marsh Opera. He will also make his company debut with Cincinnati Opera in the near future. ​ Mr. Contreras has had extensive training including at The Glimmerglass Festival as a Young Artist, Des Moines Metro Opera as an Apprentice Artist, Lyric Opera of Kansas City as a Young Artist and Central City as a Studio Artist. A strong proponent of education, Mr. Contreras holds a Bachelor’s degree in Voice Performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music and a Master’s degree in the same major from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

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