Scott Uddenberg

Scott Uddenberg commands the stage with his powerful presence and rich, full-ranged bass baritone, sharing his musical and dramatic gifts in masterful interpretations from Falstaff and Don Giovanni to Brahms' Requiem and Beethoven's Ninth. He received critical acclaim for his "effective, warm tone and teddy-bear lovability" following a recent appearance as Maesetto in Don Giovanni with Lyric Opera Cleveland. The production was very well received, earning the Best Classical Music of 2002 award from Northern Ohio Live arts magazine.

After making his Lyric Opera of Chicago debut as the Usher in Rigoletto, Mr. Uddenberg was engaged with Florentine Opera for the 2001-02 season, appearing as Sciarrone in their critically acclaimed production of Tosca and as the Magistrate in Bizet's Doctor Miracle. His diverse operatic portrayals include the title role in Falstaff, Il Commendatore in Don Giovanni, Rocco and Pizarro in Fidelio, Colline in La Bohème, the Speaker in The Magic Flute, and Fourth Workman in The Shining Brow.

Mr. Uddenberg's versatile instrument also brings him respect as an oratorio artist. In performances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra he sang Peter in the St. John Passion and covered the role of Raphael in The Creation and bass soloist in Mozart's Coronation Mass. His concert repertoire features the Messiah, Mozart's Great Mass in C, Beethoven's Mass in C, Schubert's Mass in G, Faure's Requiem, Rossini's Stabat Mater and Brahms' Four Serious Songs. This season's engagements include Alexander's Feast by Handel with the North Shore Chorale.

In addition to working under the auspices of several renowned conductors and stage directors, Mr. Uddenberg has earned the honor of performing as a featured National Anthem soloist for the Chicago Blackhawks hockey team.