Artist Spotlight: Quinn Kelsey in Rigoletto

Globally celebrated as the leading interpreter of Verdi’s Rigoletto, American baritone Quinn Kelsey returns to the Canadian Opera Company this winter. Renowned for his nuanced portrayal of the title character’s razor wit, destructive rage, and profound fatherly love, Kelsey brings a world-class depth to one of opera’s most complex roles.

Witness his commanding performance of 'Pietà, rispetto, amore' from our 2023 production of Macbeth below.

Watch Kelsey’s definitive 'Sì, vendetta, tremenda vendetta' from the Metropolitan Opera (2024) below.

Quinn first performed what would become his signature role with the COC in 2011 under the expert baton of Music Director Johannes Debus, and we couldn’t be more excited for this reunion of musical powerhouses when Rigoletto takes to our stage from January 24!