Brian will be making his Virginia Opera debut in 2020 as Radames in Verdi’s Aida. Directed by Lillian Groag, the cast includes Laquita Mitchell as the title role, Leah Heater, Ashraf Sewailam, and Marco Nistoco. VIRGINIA OPERA
“As Victor Frankenstein, tenor Brian Cheney was the ideal counterpart. He very ably expressed the Victor’s horror, panic and regret over the evil his work has wrought.” OPERA NEWS Jennifer Johnson Cano, Joshua Jeremiah, Brian Cheney BROOKLYN The Angel’s Share | Brooklyn’s Greenwood Cemetery 10/12/18 AS PART OF ITS PERFORMANCE SERIES The Angel’s
Matt Costello – “Sketches From Frankenstein,” Angel’s Share If I simply must select a single performance, above all, then that is actually quite easy: Gregg Kallor’s “Sketches from Frankenstein.” The work in progress, “staged” at Brooklyn’s historic Green-wood Cemetery, inside the catacombs, was both a physical and operatic “experience” unlike any other. The tomb-filled catacomb,
Gregg Kallor’s world premiere of sketches from his new opera Frankenstein was listed in WQXR’s New York’s Most Memorable Concerts of 2018! Music Under the Ground “What’s the city’s hottest new concert venue? The Green-Wood Cemetery catacombs in Brooklyn — an expansive hallway lined with vaults for the famously dead…in October, Gregg Kallor unveiled Frankenstein, a work-in-progress that’s even more promising than his
“Cheney is a sultry tenor who excelled with the operatic and jazz stylings of ‘Mass’ and the traditional musical theatre sound of ‘West Side Story’ and ‘Candide.’ His ability to switch genre so effortlessly was astonishing and his performance of “Maria” was riveting.” MD Theatre Guide
Daniel and Laura Curtis, award winning Musical Theatre composers and lyricists, have just released their new album The Hero featuring a new song written for Brian Cheney, Every Song. Written for Brian as a tribute to his late mentor Jerry Hadley, Every Song is the only solo track on the album. The album is a special
Making his Virginia Opera debut, Brian performs the role of Radames in Verdi’s iconic opera, Aida.
Brian makes his debut with the Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra in a solo concert of love themed hits from Opera and Musical Theatre.
Brian returns to the Southern Illinois Music Festival to perform the role of Manrico in Verdi’s Il Trovatore.
Returning to OperaDelaware, Brian performs the role of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in Derrick Wang's comedic opera Scalia/Ginsberg.
Returning to Baltimore Concert Opera, Brian performs the role of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in Derrick Wang's comedic opera Scalia/Ginsberg.
Opera Orlando’s innovative production of Pagliacci/Pulcinella starring Brian Cheney was named in OperaWire’s top 5 productions to see in North America! Photo credit: David Percival Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – North America (3/22-24)
Brian returns to Opera Orlando to perform the role of Canio in I Pagliacci and the Tenor Soloist in Stravinsky's Pulcinella.
Celebrating his 7th season with Salute to Vienna, Brian will be making his Boston debut at the beautiful Bushnell Performing Arts Center. Usher in the New Year with a glittery celebration of singing and dancing that will delight the senses. Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert recreates the beauty of Vienna’s golden era and its elegance charms audiences of...
