Baritone Steve Valenzuela is a dynamic and versatile performer, known for his rich, expressive voice and captivating stage presence. Hailed by Opera News as a “committed actor with a voluptuous baritone,” he has earned recognition for his work in both traditional and contemporary opera, as well as in musical theater, concert, and oratorio repertoire.
Recent highlights include performances as Papageno (The Magic Flute), Billy Bigelow (Carousel), Shaunard (La Bohème), and Marcello (La Bohème) with companies such as Winter Opera of St. Louis, The Florentine Opera, First Coast Opera, Shreveport Opera, City Lyric Opera, Opera Project Columbus, and The New Haven Symphony Orchestra.
Valenzuela’s operatic repertoire includes leading and supporting roles such as Don Giovanni (Don Giovanni), Figaro and Conte Almaviva (Le Nozze di Figaro), Samuel (Un Ballo in Maschera), Howard (Dog Days), Nick Shadow (The Rake’s Progress), and Danilo (The Merry Widow).
