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In Concert with Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra

February 12, 2022October 20, 2021

Brian returns to the Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra in a concert of love themed hits from Opera and Musical Theatre. … Continue Reading >In Concert with Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra

Salute to Vienna – Sarasota

January 3, 2022October 25, 2021

Returning for his 9th Season with Salute to Vienna, Brian will be performing Viennese favorites at the Van Wetzel Center for the Performing Arts in Sarasota, Florida. … Continue Reading >Salute to Vienna – Sarasota

Salute to Vienna – Miami

January 2, 2022October 25, 2021

Returning for his 9th Season with Salute to Vienna, Brian will be performing Viennese favorites at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. … Continue Reading >Salute to Vienna – Miami

Salute to Vienna – West Palm Beach

January 1, 2022October 25, 2021

Returning for his 9th Season with Salute to Vienna, Brian will be performing Viennese favorites at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach, Florida. … Continue Reading >Salute to Vienna – West Palm Beach

Il Trovatore 6/7, 6/9

June 7, 2019December 11, 2018

Brian returns to the Southern Illinois Music Festival to perform the role of Manrico in Verdi’s Il Trovatore. … Continue Reading >Il Trovatore 6/7, 6/9

Pagliacci/Pulcinella named in OperaWire’s top 5 operas to see in Northa America

April 4, 2019August 25, 2019

Opera Orlando’s innovative production of Pagliacci/Pulcinella starring Brian Cheney was named in OperaWire’s top 5 productions to see in North … Continue ReadingPagliacci/Pulcinella named in OperaWire’s top 5 operas to see in Northa America

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Virginia Opera Debut as Radames in Aida

March 6, 2019April 5, 2020

Brian will be making his Virginia Opera debut in 2020 as Radames in Verdi’s Aida. Directed by Lillian Groag, the … Continue ReadingVirginia Opera Debut as Radames in Aida

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Frankenstein Receives Rave Reviews from Opera News

January 14, 2019August 25, 2019

“As Victor Frankenstein, tenor Brian Cheney was the ideal counterpart. He very ably expressed the Victor’s horror, panic and … Continue ReadingFrankenstein Receives Rave Reviews from Opera News

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Frankenstein named in OperaWire’s Most Memorable Opera Performances for 2018

December 21, 2018August 25, 2019

Matt Costello – “Sketches From Frankenstein,” Angel’s Share If I simply must select a single performance, above all, then that … Continue ReadingFrankenstein named in OperaWire’s Most Memorable Opera Performances for 2018

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Frakenstein named in WQXR’s New York’s Most Memorable Concerts of 2018

December 6, 2018August 25, 2019

Gregg Kallor’s world premiere of sketches from his new opera Frankenstein was listed in WQXR’s New York’s Most Memorable Concerts … Continue ReadingFrakenstein named in WQXR’s New York’s Most Memorable Concerts of 2018