Quinn Kelsey

Baritone Quinn Kelsey is known for his commanding stage presence, emotional depth, and rich, velvety voice. A native of Honolulu, Hawaii, Kelsey has risen to prominence for his interpretations of opera’s most demanding roles. His 2025-2026 includes appearances at the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Ballet and Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Canadian Opera Company, Baltimore Symphony, and Philadelphia Orchestra, as well as debuts at the Royal Danish Opera and Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden. He will also premiere Herb Mahelona’s Kamalehua: The Sheltering Tree with his hometown opera company, Hawaii Opera Theatre.

Central to Kelsey’s artistic identity is his portrayal of the title role in Rigoletto, which he has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, such as the Metropolitan Opera, Opéra National de Paris, Opernhaus Zürich, and Lyric Opera of Chicago. Kelsey’s lauded interpretation is preserved through The Met: Live in HD and an Apple Music-exclusive live recording. Kelsey’s artistry has earned him numerous accolades, including The Metropolitan Opera’s Beverly Sills Artist Award and the prestigious Opera News Award. He was a finalist of the Operalia Competition in 2004, and represented the United States in the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition in 2005.