Opera Today | “Brian Cheney was a sympathetic, clear-voiced Tom who—at the beginning—merely wanted a good life for himself and Anne, the girl on whose love he knows he can depend” READ MORE HERE LA Times | Los Angeles, CA “Brian Cheney, a strong tenor, fully embodied Tom in the progress from love-struck rube to
ARTS KNOXVILLE| Knoxville, TN “Tenor Brian Cheney sang the role of Don José, the subject of Carmen’s seductive power, with such attractive and supple clarity, expressive detail, and eye-opening power that one hungered to hear more.” CLASSICAL VOICE NORTH CAROLINA| Asheville, NC “Tenor Brian Cheney’s portrayal of Don José was the most effective dramatic and
Follow Brian’s journey as a singer in this captivating six part documentary from the early stages of his career to the release of his debut solo album on October 8, 2013.
Follow Brian’s journey as a singer in this captivating six part documentary from the early stages of his career to the release of his debut solo album on October 8, 2013.
It must be so from Leonard Bernstein’s Candide. As Candide “The title role was beautifully sung and winningly played by Brian Cheney, protégé of the late tenor Jerry Hadley, Bernstein’s own choice for the title role in his 1989 recording.” The Sondheim Review “Cheney rises to the difficult role of Candide, and masters the challenging music.
By Tim Lentz – Special to The New York Sun New York City – March 29, 2008 Tenor Brian Cheney, protégé of Metropolitan Opera tenor Jerry Hadley, gave his recital debut at Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall on Saturday evening. Cheney exhibited such control, expressiveness and pure vocal beauty that he certainly had the full
During the final years of Jerry Hadley’s life, the legendary American tenor served as a powerful and influential mentor and dear friend to Brian Cheney. Brian refers to Jerry as, “my best friend, my brother and my musical father.” Under Jerry’s mentorship Brian learned from the art, nuance and stylistic ease of singing many different operatic
