Class: 2023
Gabriel Natal
On the operatic stage, Natal has performed roles such as Beaumarchais in *The Ghosts of Versailles* by Corigliano, Aeneas in *Dido and Aeneas* by Purcell, Marullo in *Rigoletto* by Verdi with the Lyric Theatre of Europe, Mr. Gobineau in *The Medium* by Menotti, Escamillo (substitute) in *Carmen* by Bizet and Le Podestat in *The Doctor Miracle* by Bizet. Other roles include Captain Petrovich in *Eugene Onegin* by Tchaikovsky, Count Almaviva in scenes from *The Marriage of Figaro* and Tarquinius (substitute) in *The Rape of Lucretia* by Britten. In May 2024, he premiered the role of the Explorer in the new chamber opera *Breathe in Light* by Theo Chandler, reaffirming his commitment to collaborating with living composers and exploring contemporary narratives.
A passionate recitalist and concert artist, Natal has performed as a baritone soloist in the Carmina Burana Orff's, the Coral Fantasy by Beethoven and The beautiful Müllerin by Schubert. Her recital work explores themes of humanity, identity, and love, with programs that include Don Quixote to Dulcinée by Ravel, Songs of Travel and Five Mystical Songs by Vaughan Williams, and Neapolitan songs by Tosti, Donizetti, and Verdi. She also participated in Noche Española with soprano Ana María Martínez, a concert celebrating Latin Heritage Month with zarzuela and Latin American repertoire. Her versatility extends to zarzuela, including performances in Los Claveles and La Corte de Faraón with the Puerto Rico Opera.
In addition to his musical achievements, Gabriel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in Painting, a lifelong passion that influences his interpretive sensitivity and artistic imagination. He earned his Master of Music degree from Rice University, where he studied under soprano Ana María Martínez.
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