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Kyle Ketelsen was born in [[Clinton, Iowa]], and graduated from [[Clinton High School (Iowa)|Clinton High School]] in 1989, after which, for a brief time, he took general education courses at Mount St. Clare College in Clinton. With the intention of becoming a helicopter pilot, he joined the [[Army National Guard]], in which he served from 1990 to 1996. In 1991 he transferred to the [[University of Iowa]]. Having been musical since a young age, he sang for the vocal faculty, and they encouraged him to become a music [[Academic major|major]].<ref name=ClintonHerald2019>Winona Whitaker, [https://www.clintonherald.com/news/local_news/helicopter-dream-gives-way-to-opera-career/article_ebd7041d-6255-5cb5-890d-694bc6f2d94b.html "Helicopter dream gives way to opera career"], ''[[Clinton Herald]]'', March 7, 2019.</ref> He studied singing with Albert Gammon at the university, where he received a [[Bachelor of Music]] degree in 1995, and then, on Gammon's recommendation, with [[Giorgio Tozzi]] at [[Indiana University, Bloomington]], where he graduated in 1999 with a [[Master of Music]]. Since 2008, he has studied with Scott McCoy.<ref>Aryeh Oron, [https://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Ketelsen-Kyle.htm "Kyle Ketelsen (Bass-Baritone) - Short Biography"], Bach Cantatas website, May 2010. Retrieved August 3, 2023.</ref> |
Kyle Ketelsen was born in [[Clinton, Iowa]], and graduated from [[Clinton High School (Iowa)|Clinton High School]] in 1989, after which, for a brief time, he took general education courses at Mount St. Clare College in Clinton.{{Citation required|date=August 2023}} |
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With the intention of becoming a helicopter pilot, he joined the [[Army National Guard]], in which he served from 1990 to 1996. In 1991 he transferred to the [[University of Iowa]]. Having been musical since a young age, he sang for the vocal faculty, and they encouraged him to become a music [[Academic major|major]].<ref name="ClintonHerald2019">Winona Whitaker, [https://www.clintonherald.com/news/local_news/helicopter-dream-gives-way-to-opera-career/article_ebd7041d-6255-5cb5-890d-694bc6f2d94b.html "Helicopter dream gives way to opera career"], ''[[Clinton Herald]]'', March 7, 2019.</ref> He studied singing with Albert Gammon at the university, where he received a [[Bachelor of Music]] degree in 1995, and then, on Gammon's recommendation, with [[Giorgio Tozzi]] at [[Indiana University, Bloomington]], where he graduated in 1999 with a [[Master of Music]]. Since 2008, he has studied with Scott McCoy.<ref>Aryeh Oron, [https://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Ketelsen-Kyle.htm "Kyle Ketelsen (Bass-Baritone) - Short Biography"], Bach Cantatas website, May 2010. Retrieved August 3, 2023.</ref> |
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Revision as of 06:20, 4 August 2023
Kyle Ketelsen (born c. 1971) is an American bass-baritone opera singer.
Early life and training
Kyle Ketelsen was born in Clinton, Iowa, and graduated from Clinton High School in 1989, after which, for a brief time, he took general education courses at Mount St. Clare College in Clinton.[citation needed]
With the intention of becoming a helicopter pilot, he joined the Army National Guard, in which he served from 1990 to 1996. In 1991 he transferred to the University of Iowa. Having been musical since a young age, he sang for the vocal faculty, and they encouraged him to become a music major.[1] He studied singing with Albert Gammon at the university, where he received a Bachelor of Music degree in 1995, and then, on Gammon's recommendation, with Giorgio Tozzi at Indiana University, Bloomington, where he graduated in 1999 with a Master of Music. Since 2008, he has studied with Scott McCoy.[2]
Career
Ketelsen has performed leading roles at the New York City Opera, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, the Bavarian State Opera,[3] the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona, and the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence.
His repertoire includes Don Giovanni and Leporello (Don Giovanni), Figaro (Le nozze di Figaro), Escamillo (Carmen), Golaud (Pelléas et Mélisande), and Angelotti (Tosca).
Personal life
Ketelsen lives in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, with his wife Rebecca, daughter Melanie, and son Benjamin.[1]
References
- ^ a b Winona Whitaker, "Helicopter dream gives way to opera career", Clinton Herald, March 7, 2019.
- ^ Aryeh Oron, "Kyle Ketelsen (Bass-Baritone) - Short Biography", Bach Cantatas website, May 2010. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ^ "Kyle Ketelsen", Bayerischen Staatsoper website.
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