David Charles Tay

Singaporean tenor David Charles Tay is known for his exceptional vocal talent and captivating stage presence. With a repertoire spanning from classical opera to contemporary works, he has garnered critical acclaim for his powerful and emotive performances.

“a vocal standout, with a pure clean tenor that drew the ear consistently"

-Opera News

davidcharlestay@gmail.com

About

Singaporean tenor David Charles Tay made his operatic debut in the US premiere of Paisiello's Nina, o sia pazza per amore in 2007. His performance of Arnalta in Poppea with Bare Opera, was reviewed by Opera News as “hypnotic, affecting and amusing” and sung with “bold clarity”. Other recent engagements include Tenor soloist in Nico Muhly's Impossible Things with the Wayfarer Sinfonietta, Tenor Soloist in Handel’s Messiah with The Opera People, Narrator in Bach’s Coffee Cantata with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Male Chorus in Benjamin Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia with The Opera People, Eumete in Del Arte Opera’s production of Il Ritorno d’Ulisse in Patria, the title role in La Clemenza di Tito with Bronx Opera and the tenor solo in Thomas Cabaniss’ Firesongs with Bare Opera. Tay received his doctorate in music at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City.

Benjamin Britten

The Rape of Lucretia

The Ride of Tarquinius

14 October 2022, The Opera People

Videos

Nico Muhly

Impossible Things

Hereafter - Near an Open Window

13 May 2023, Wayfarer Sinfonietta

G.F.Handel

Messiah

Comfort Ye- Ev'ry Valley

10 December 2022, The Opera People

Contact

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