Guest Artists

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Guest Artists

We welcome Christina Baldwin in the title role of Carmen. Ms Baldwin has performed the role of Carmen numerous times with professional companies. Prior to singing Carmen for the Festival she will be in California performing Cherubino in Le Nozze di Figaro by W. A. Mozart. She has been seen and heard by many theatre-goers in the twin cities over the years.

Joining us as Don Jose in the leading tenor role is Jon Olson. A recent graduate from Bemidji State University, Jon is now with the Minnesota Opera Company performing in the Ensemble and studying voice and acting. His fine lyric voice will provide a superb contrast to the dark, sultry voice of Ms Baldwin.

Dan Dressen will play the lead role of Johnny Inkslinger in “PAUL BUNYAN”.

Mr. Dressen’s accomplishments include many leading tenor roles with major opera companies throughout the

United States. He has often been featured on the Garrison Keillor show, The Prairie Home Companion, and is highly acclaimed as a soloist with Vocalessence under the baton of Philip Brunelle

Elizabeth Comeaux will play the other lead role in Paul Bunyan as Tiny, the daughter of Paul Bunyan. Ms Comeaux has been an active singer with many major opera companies, especially in the eastern United States. She and Dan Dressen recorded the definitive version of Paul Bunyan under the direction of Philip Brunelle.