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Praised for his “mellow, burnished, beautiful (San Jose Mercury News) and strong voice (New York Times) and referred to as “the most commanding singer on stage” (SF Classical Voice), Bulgarian baritone Krassen Karagiozov, has thrilled audiences in concert and from the opera stage with music that spans the classic-modern eras. Born in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, Mr. Karagiozov trained in the state conservatories as both a concert pianist and singer and spent his weekends in the wings of the state opera house, watching the stars that preceded him. With his “wide range of textures, booming resonance contrasted with suave legato lines” (San Francisco Classical Voice), and deep immersion in the history and traditions of instrumental and vocal classical music, Krassen Karagiozov offers a complex and riveting performance both in music and drama.
Mr. Karagiozov’s 2016-2017 season returned him to his home to make his debut with the Sofia Philharmonic
Orchestra (Bulgaria), in a nationally broadcasted gala concert celebrating Bulgarian opera stars. Here Mr. Karagiozov sang his most cherished repertoire: Bel canto, Verdian, and Russian. Mr. Karagiozov returned to West Bay Opera (Palo Alto, CA) with Maestro Jose-Luis Moscovich to sing one of his most beloved roles, “Count Almaviva" in Le Nozze di Figaro and enjoyed creating his first portrayal of “Michele"in Il Tabarro from Puccini's Trittico. In previous seasons, Mr. Karagiozov was seen as Rigoletto, Conte di Luna, Enrico and Germont. Mr. Karagiozov was privileged to sing with Opera San Jose for six years as a Resident Principal Artist during the years of 2008-2014. Here he performed many roles such as Eugene Onegin, Sgt. Belcore, Guglielmo, Escamillo Marcello, Vallentin, Figaro, Papageno, Sharpless, Vronsky, Count Almaviva, Dandini, Don Giovanni, Tarquinius, Silvio, Schaunard, Lescaut, Masetto, Gianni Schicchi, Harlequin, and Peter.
Mr. Karagiozov’s 2016-2017 season returned him to his home to make his debut with the Sofia Philharmonic
Orchestra (Bulgaria), in a nationally broadcasted gala concert celebrating Bulgarian opera stars. Here Mr. Karagiozov sang his most cherished repertoire: Bel canto, Verdian, and Russian. Mr. Karagiozov returned to West Bay Opera (Palo Alto, CA) with Maestro Jose-Luis Moscovich to sing one of his most beloved roles, “Count Almaviva" in Le Nozze di Figaro and enjoyed creating his first portrayal of “Michele"in Il Tabarro from Puccini's Trittico. In previous seasons, Mr. Karagiozov was seen as Rigoletto, Conte di Luna, Enrico and Germont. Mr. Karagiozov was privileged to sing with Opera San Jose for six years as a Resident Principal Artist during the years of 2008-2014. Here he performed many roles such as Eugene Onegin, Sgt. Belcore, Guglielmo, Escamillo Marcello, Vallentin, Figaro, Papageno, Sharpless, Vronsky, Count Almaviva, Dandini, Don Giovanni, Tarquinius, Silvio, Schaunard, Lescaut, Masetto, Gianni Schicchi, Harlequin, and Peter.
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"The most commanding singer on the stage was undoubtedly Krassen Karagiozov as Rigoletto. He deployed his baritone voice to great effect with a wide range of textures. Booming resonance contrasted with suave legato lines and sharply barked taunts. Karagiozov also kept up an impressively consistent limp and hunch throughout his stage time."
Classical Voice San Francisco 2015 “As Count Almaviva, baritone Krassen Karagiozov was excellent, his voice mellow and burnished, his character a despicably self-important man, but one capable of reflection — and funny.” Mercury News 2010 "The man who gave a bravura performance in La Traviata was the magnificent baritone, Krassen Karagiozov, as Giorgio Germont, father of Alfredo. Later... Karagiozov demonstrated in two great arias all the qualities one listens for in an excellent baritone; vocal strength and authority, beauty of tone, great range, and the ability to utilize all these strengths to sustain his part in the drama." Classical Voice NC, 2007 "Baritone Krassen Karagiozov gave a superb performance as her beloved Silvio..." SF Chronicle, 2011 “As Count Almaviva, baritone Krasen Karagiozov was excellent, his voice mellow and burnished, his character a despicably self-important man, but one capable of reflection— and funny.” Mercury News, 2010 “The true male lead is Alfredo’s father, Giorgio, whose music calls for pages of smooth, powerful singing. Krassen Karagiozov’s confidently supported, attractive baritone brought out much of the part’s beauties, especially in the aria “Di Provenza il mar.” Raleigh News and Observer, 2007 |
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