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Jarrett Ott is a rising star in the world of classical music. Born in 1988 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ott grew up in a musical family. His mother was a choir director and his father played the trumpet. Ott began singing in his church choir at a young age and quickly developed a passion for music. Ott attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, where he studied vocal performance. After graduating, he continued his studies at the Curtis Institute of Music, one of the most prestigious music schools in the world. There, he studied with renowned baritone Randall Scarlata and honed his skills as a performer. Ott's career began to take off in 2015, when he won the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. This prestigious competition has launched the careers of many of the world's most famous opera singers, including Renée Fleming and Jessye Norman. Ott's victory in the competition was a major milestone in his career and helped to establish him as a rising star in the opera world. Since winning the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, Ott has gone on to perform in some of the world's most famous opera houses. He made his debut at the Metropolitan Opera in 2017, singing the role of Schaunard in Puccini's La Bohème. He has also performed at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Houston Grand Opera, and the Santa Fe Opera, among others. One of Ott's most notable performances came in 2018, when he sang the role of Papageno in Mozart's The Magic Flute at the Glyndebourne Festival Opera in England. The performance was widely praised by critics, who noted Ott's "charismatic" and "engaging" portrayal of the beloved character. In addition to his work in opera, Ott is also an accomplished concert performer. He has performed with some of the world's most famous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He has also performed in recital with pianist Kathleen Kelly, with whom he has recorded an album of Schumann songs. Ott's talent and hard work have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In addition to winning the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, he has also won the George London Foundation Award, the Sara Tucker Study Grant, and the Richard Tucker Career Grant. These awards are among the most prestigious in the world of classical music and are a testament to Ott's exceptional talent and dedication to his craft. Despite his success, Ott remains humble and focused on his art. He is known for his warm personality and his dedication to his craft. He is also committed to using his platform to make a positive impact on the world. In 2019, he performed in a benefit concert for the victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, raising thousands of dollars for relief efforts. As he continues to grow and evolve as an artist, Jarrett Ott is sure to remain a major force in the world of classical music. His talent, dedication, and passion for his craft have already made him one of the most exciting young performers in the world, and there is no doubt that he will continue to inspire and delight audiences for years to come.

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