The impressively warm quality of baritone Isaac Grier’s resounding voice is a true show stopper. His seamless transition from lower repertoire into an imposing Verdian baritone has brought him to the roles of Giorgio Germont, Conte di Luna, and Escamillo which he portrays fearlessly.
Last season Mr. Grier performed as Ramfis in Aida with New Jersey Verismo Opera and as Leporello in Don Giovanni with New York Vocal Production. In recent years he has been seen as Giorgio Germont in La Traviata with New York Opera Exchange, Escamillo in Carmen and Figaro in Le Nozze di Figaro with Amore Opera, Sam in Trouble in Tahiti with Underworld Productions, Rochefort in Anna Bolena with Dell’ Arte Ensemble, Raimondo in Lucia di Lammermoor with Regina Opera, and Il Sagrestano in Tosca with Opera North. Read More
Bernstein |
Puccini |
Brahms - Ein deutsches Requiem |
Händel - Messias |
“Isaac Grier made a powerful moment out of his brief appearance as the Bonze.”
FRED COHN, OPERA NEWS
“The singing of the two leads, Stephanie McGuire and Isaac Grier, was strong and expressive and easily heard over the 14-member orchestra.”
Joel Benjamin, THEATERSCENE.COM
“The supporting cast, particularly the firm bass Isaac Grier as the Bonze, was solid.”
Paul J. Pelkonen, SUPER-CONDUCTOR.BLOGSPOT.COM
“Isaac Grier was a strong Sacristan and not quite the buffo character we have been accustomed to. His impressive basso made his portrayal a promising one.”
George Voorhis, OPERA-L.COM
“Strong performances also came from ... baritone Isaac Grier, who rendered the pagan Vortigern with a stately voice..”
Aaron Keebaugh, THECLASSICALREVIEW.COM
“Isaac Grier gave a very strong performance as Percy's doomed brother Rochefort--this bass has potential and is a singer to watch for.”
Paul J. Pelkonen, SUPER-CONDUCTOR.BLOGSPOT.COM