Bülent Güneralp, bass-baritone
Bülent Güneralp has performed as soloist in many operas, oratorios and concerts with organizations including CRR Symphony Orchestra in his native Istanbul, Turkey; Tokyo City Opera Orchestra in Japan; Hudson Valley Philharmonic and Opera Company of the Highlands in NY; Orient Heights Music, Mass Theatrica, Opera del West, Longwood Opera, Boston Opera Collaborative, Masterworks Chorale and Riverside Theatre Works in MA, at venues including CRR Concert Hall and Yıldız Palace in Istanbul; Bardavon Opera House in NY; Boston Symphony Hall, Sanders Theater, Zeiterion Theater, Riverside Theater and Kresge Auditorium in MA.
Among Mr. Güneralp’s diverse roles last season have been Colline in Puccini's La Bohème, Le Marquis de la Force in Poulenc’s Dialogues des Carmélites, and Benoit & Alcindoro in La Bohème in NY. He was the soloist in the world premiere of Missa Patri Pio by Leonardo Ciampa, recently premiered the role of Jewish Man in The Prioress's Tale by Delvyn Case, and won the 3rd place in the adult division of the 2008 NATS Musical Theater Festival Boston Chapter.
In addition to his frequent recitals, engagements this year include performances in MA as Don Magnifico in La Cenerentola with Opera del West, as soloist in the world premiere of Peace Cantata by Nikan Milani, as the bass soloist in Mendelssohn's Saint Paul Oratorio, as Spinelloccio in Gianni Schicchi with Boston Opera Collaborative, as soloist in Brahms' Requiem with Coro Polifonico, as Don Quixote (Man of La Mancha) and Jud Fry (Oklahoma!) in the Longwood Opera Summer Concerts, as Don Giovanni and Billy Bigelow (Carousel) in Worcester Opera Summer Concerts, and in PA as Colline with Capitol Opera. In 2009 he will premier a song cycle by Leonardo Ciampa, perform as Don Giovanni and Méphistophélès with Orient Heights Music, and as Frank in die Fledermaus with Opera del West in MA.
Also a successful vocal instructor, Mr. Güneralp, welcoming singers from any age group and experience level, has, with equal success, taught singers from backgrounds as diverse as opera, musical theater, pop, soul, bluegrass, rhythm & blues, rock and heavy metal. He is familiar with a wide spectrum of musical styles not only because of his interest in them as a singer, but also his background as a professional drummer.
He is on the faculty at Quincy Point Music Academy, and is an instructor at The Boston Center for Adult Education, teaching music appreciation courses with an emphasis on opera and musical theater. He taught voice at the Boston Conservatory Summer Choral Institute, also taught master classes at the Berkshire Hills and Hamilton-Garret Music Academies.
Mr. Güneralp is a member of Boston Opera Collaborative where he performs as a singer and serves on the artistic staffing committee. He is also a member of the international contemporary music ensemble "Musica Anatolia", and the concert duo "La Scena" with pianist Eunyoung Kim.
Bülent Güneralp has recently been selected to be featured in the 2008/2009 edition of Montclair Who's Who, which recognizes and highlights men and women of distinction and leadership with notable achievements in a variety of fields from across the United States and Canada.
Further information can be found at “www.bulentguneralp.com”.
Among Mr. Güneralp’s diverse roles last season have been Colline in Puccini's La Bohème, Le Marquis de la Force in Poulenc’s Dialogues des Carmélites, and Benoit & Alcindoro in La Bohème in NY. He was the soloist in the world premiere of Missa Patri Pio by Leonardo Ciampa, recently premiered the role of Jewish Man in The Prioress's Tale by Delvyn Case, and won the 3rd place in the adult division of the 2008 NATS Musical Theater Festival Boston Chapter.
In addition to his frequent recitals, engagements this year include performances in MA as Don Magnifico in La Cenerentola with Opera del West, as soloist in the world premiere of Peace Cantata by Nikan Milani, as the bass soloist in Mendelssohn's Saint Paul Oratorio, as Spinelloccio in Gianni Schicchi with Boston Opera Collaborative, as soloist in Brahms' Requiem with Coro Polifonico, as Don Quixote (Man of La Mancha) and Jud Fry (Oklahoma!) in the Longwood Opera Summer Concerts, as Don Giovanni and Billy Bigelow (Carousel) in Worcester Opera Summer Concerts, and in PA as Colline with Capitol Opera. In 2009 he will premier a song cycle by Leonardo Ciampa, perform as Don Giovanni and Méphistophélès with Orient Heights Music, and as Frank in die Fledermaus with Opera del West in MA.
Also a successful vocal instructor, Mr. Güneralp, welcoming singers from any age group and experience level, has, with equal success, taught singers from backgrounds as diverse as opera, musical theater, pop, soul, bluegrass, rhythm & blues, rock and heavy metal. He is familiar with a wide spectrum of musical styles not only because of his interest in them as a singer, but also his background as a professional drummer.
He is on the faculty at Quincy Point Music Academy, and is an instructor at The Boston Center for Adult Education, teaching music appreciation courses with an emphasis on opera and musical theater. He taught voice at the Boston Conservatory Summer Choral Institute, also taught master classes at the Berkshire Hills and Hamilton-Garret Music Academies.
Mr. Güneralp is a member of Boston Opera Collaborative where he performs as a singer and serves on the artistic staffing committee. He is also a member of the international contemporary music ensemble "Musica Anatolia", and the concert duo "La Scena" with pianist Eunyoung Kim.
Bülent Güneralp has recently been selected to be featured in the 2008/2009 edition of Montclair Who's Who, which recognizes and highlights men and women of distinction and leadership with notable achievements in a variety of fields from across the United States and Canada.
Further information can be found at “www.bulentguneralp.com”.