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Seth Mease Carico is a renowned American bass-baritone opera singer who has made a name for himself in the classical music industry. Born on August 22, 1984, in the small town of Luray, Virginia, Carico grew up in a family that valued music and the arts. His father was a music teacher, and his mother was a pianist, which exposed him to music at an early age. Carico's love for music began when he was a child, and he started singing in his church choir. He later joined the Shenandoah Valley Children's Choir, where he honed his singing skills. Carico attended Luray High School, where he was an active member of the school's music program. He participated in various musical productions and competitions, which helped him develop his voice and stage presence. After high school, Carico attended James Madison University, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance. During his time at the university, he performed in several operas, including "The Marriage of Figaro" and "The Magic Flute." He also won several awards, including the prestigious Presser Scholarship, which recognizes outstanding music students. After graduating from James Madison University, Carico continued his studies at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, where he earned a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance. While at the conservatory, he performed in several operas, including "Don Giovanni" and "The Barber of Seville." He also won the Corbett Opera Scholarship, which is awarded to the most promising opera students. Carico's professional career began in 2011 when he joined the prestigious Houston Grand Opera Studio. During his time at the studio, he performed in several productions, including "The Magic Flute" and "The Marriage of Figaro." He also made his debut with the Houston Grand Opera in the role of the Speaker in "The Magic Flute." In 2013, Carico made his European debut at the Glyndebourne Festival Opera in the role of the Bonze in "Madama Butterfly." He also performed in several other productions, including "Don Giovanni" and "The Rape of Lucretia." His performance in "The Rape of Lucretia" earned him critical acclaim, with The Guardian describing his voice as "rich and resonant." Carico's career continued to flourish, and he made his debut at the Metropolitan Opera in 2015 in the role of the Mandarin in "Turandot." He also performed in several other productions, including "The Merry Widow" and "The Magic Flute." His performance in "The Merry Widow" earned him critical acclaim, with The New York Times describing his voice as "powerful and expressive." In 2017, Carico made his debut at the Royal Opera House in London in the role of the Bonze in "Madama Butterfly." He also performed in several other productions, including "Don Giovanni" and "The Marriage of Figaro." His performance in "Don Giovanni" earned him critical acclaim, with The Telegraph describing his voice as "impressive and commanding." Carico has also performed with several other opera companies, including the San Francisco Opera, the Los Angeles Opera, and the Washington National Opera. He has performed in several roles, including the title role in "Don Giovanni," Colline in "La Bohème," and the Speaker in "The Magic Flute." Carico has won several awards throughout his career, including the Richard Tucker Career Grant, which is awarded to the most promising young opera singers. He has also been nominated for several Grammy Awards for his recordings.

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