Seth Keeton, bass

Bass-baritone, Seth Keeton’s performances have been described by The New York Times as “driven” and “emotionally pointed.” He has performed roles on the stages of The Minnesota Opera, Glimmerglass Opera, Ft. Worth Opera, Central City Opera, Arizona Opera, Indianapolis Opera, Austin Lyric Opera and Opera Omaha, Chautauqua Opera, Opera North and Theater Bremen in Bremen, Germany.

A passionate recitalist and oratorio performer, Mr. Keeton has been seen on the concert stage as the bass soloist in Mozart's Requiem, Verdi's Requiem, Bach’s Magnificat, and Haydn’s Creation. He has recently sung Beethoven’s Symphony #9, Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, made frequent appearances with the Rochester Aria Group, and appeared as the baritone soloist in Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Christmas Carols. In 2006, he was a national finalist in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and has received awards from the Sullivan Foundation and the Eleanor McCollum Competition. Mr. Keeton received his Bachelor of Music from Illinois Wesleyan University and his Master of Music from Indiana University and is a Doctoral student in Voice at the University of Minnesota.