Bio

Nicholas Skotzko, a baritone from Vienna, Virginia has been described as “mellifluous” and “smooth” in his singing by the South Florida Classical Review. As a young Verdi baritone, Skotzko has excelled in performances of Così fan tutte as the sly philosopher Don Alfonso, and Le nozze di Figaro as the gluttonous Count Almaviva. Professional appearances have included Don Alfonso in Così fan tutte and Il Barone in La traviata during Opera North’s 40th anniversary summer season, and the voice of Jesus in St. Matthews Passion and the bass soloist in Handel’s Messiah during the 142nd annual Messiah Festival of the Arts in Lindsborg, Kansas. Having received a Bachelor degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Oklahoma, and a Master degree and Artist Diploma from the University of Miami, Skotzko has frequently performed lead roles in various operas throughout his academic career as well as frequently appearing in secular and liturgical choral works as bass soloist. These include but are not limited to: King Dodon in The Golden Cockerel, The Father in Hansel and Gretel, Don Alfonso in Così fan tutte, Count Almaviva in Le nozze di Figaro, Soloist in Faure’s Requiem, Soloist in Duboi’s Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ, and Soloist in Carmina Burana. Skotzko has had the honor of performing in the Polish premier of Voices of Light, an oratorio by Richard Einhorn as the bass soloist, and premiering the role of Don Onofrio in the world premiere of The Leopard, a new work composed by Michael Dellaira. In addition to collegiate training, Skotzko participated in the Washington National Opera Institute in 2015, and attended Musiktheater Bavaria in the summer of 2018. Skotzko, is currently living in New York, New York and is actively auditioning for various performance opportunities. In 2024 Skotzko was hired by Bronx Opera to perform in their 2024 season.