Biography

Nathan Jensen, from Hastings, Nebraska has sung on stage in several states nationally and performed internationally in Germany, Holland, and Belgium. Previous roles include “Colline” in Puccini’s La Bohème, “Superintendent Budd” in Benjamin Britton’s Albert Herring, and “Grumio” in the world premiere of The Taming, an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew. Described as a “yummy bass” with a “formidable stage presence” and a “large voice of considerable range and flexibility,” Nathan completed his Master’s degree in Voice Performance at the University of Northern Colorado in 2020. Nathan received his undergraduate degrees from Hastings College, where he studied Voice Performance and Music Education. Currently residing in Denver, Colorado, Nathan most recently performed the role of “Bartolo” in Il Barbiere di Siviglia and “Dr. Dulcamara” in Elisir D’amore with Pittsburgh Festival Opera, “Sprecher” in Die Zauberflöte with Opera Fort Collins, “Melisso” in Alcina with Chicago Summer Opera, and “Zuniga” in a new screenplay, The Story of Carmen, written by Viktoria Vizin, based on Mérimée’s short story using music from Bizet’s Carmen.

As well as singing in operas, Nathan is an accomplished Baroque and concert soloist, recently performing with the Hastings Symphony Orchestra and singing the Bass solos in Bach's St. John's Passion with Seicento Baroque Ensemble.