CHAD KRANAK (tenor) praised for his “lyrical eloquence and attractive lyric sound” by Opera News, is known for the musicality and vulnerability he brings to the stage. He is a lirico spinto tenor who has sung such leading roles as Cavaradossi (Tosca), Pinkerton (Madama Butterfly), Don Jose (Carmen), Rinuccio (Gianni Schicchi), and Bacchus (Ariadne auf Naxos). Equally comfortable on the concert stage, Chad has performed at venues such as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and has covered a wide range of composers from Bach to Beethoven. Highlights include Mozart’s Requiem, Handel’s Messiah, Bach Cantata 153, the Rachmanioff Vespers, and Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. As a proponent of new works as well, he has premiered pieces by many composers including Thea Musgrave, Alex Weiser, Trevor Weston, Paula Kimper, and Mark Hayes.