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Ballet

 

 

Choral

 

 

Vocal

 

Ryland Angel is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for himself in the world of opera and early music. Born in 1969 in New York City, Angel grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from a young age. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a singer, so it was only natural that Angel would develop a love for music. Angel began his musical training at the age of six when he started playing the piano. He later learned to play the guitar and the bass, but it was his voice that would become his greatest instrument. Angel's vocal talent was evident from a young age, and he began singing in choirs and performing in musicals while still in high school. After graduating from high school, Angel attended the Manhattan School of Music, where he studied voice and opera. He also studied at the Juilliard School and the Royal Academy of Music in London. During his time in London, Angel became interested in early music and began performing with some of the leading early music ensembles in the city. Angel's career as a professional musician began in the early 1990s when he started performing with the New York City Opera. He quickly gained a reputation as a talented and versatile singer, and he was soon performing with some of the leading opera companies in the world. Some of his most notable performances include his portrayal of Orfeo in Monteverdi's "Orfeo" at the Royal Opera House in London and his performance as the Evangelist in Bach's "St. Matthew Passion" with the Berlin Philharmonic. In addition to his work in opera, Angel has also become known for his performances of early music. He has performed with some of the leading early music ensembles in the world, including the Tallis Scholars, the Gabrieli Consort, and the Academy of Ancient Music. He has also recorded several albums of early music, including "The Food of Love," a collection of songs by Shakespeare's contemporaries, and "The Voice of Bach," a collection of Bach's vocal music. Angel's talent as a singer has been recognized with several awards and honors. In 1997, he was awarded the Richard Tucker Career Grant, which is given to young American singers who show great promise in the field of opera. He has also been nominated for several Grammy Awards for his recordings of early music. Despite his success as a performer, Angel has remained committed to teaching and mentoring young musicians. He has taught voice at several universities, including the University of Michigan and the University of California, Los Angeles. He has also served as a mentor to young singers through the Richard Tucker Music Foundation and the Metropolitan Opera's Lindemann Young Artist Development Program. In addition to his work as a performer and teacher, Angel is also a composer and arranger. He has written several pieces of music for voice and has arranged music for early music ensembles. His compositions and arrangements have been performed by some of the leading early music ensembles in the world. Throughout his career, Ryland Angel has remained committed to exploring the rich and diverse world of classical music. His talent as a singer, composer, and arranger has made him one of the most respected and sought-after musicians in the world of opera and early music. With his passion for music and his dedication to teaching and mentoring young musicians, Angel is sure to continue making a lasting impact on the world of classical music for many years to come.

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