
Opera Singer
and Performing Artist
David Cangelosi


DAVID CANGELOSI WAS A STRONG-VOICED NOCTAMBULIST
AND POPE OF FOOLS, SINGING WITH MORE IRONY AND SEDUCTIVENESS…
(HIS) LONG HAIR AND WHITE SUIT MADE THIS ROGUE FOPPISHLY ELEGANT.
Opera News

The other high-lying male role
is filled by David Cangelosi.
His voice is unusually rich and powerful…
Theater Jones

The remarkable David Cangelosi
etched yet another vivid
and strongly sung characterization
as the goofy scientist, Spalanzani.
Chicago Classical Review

David Cangelosi gave us a vibrant,
interesting tenor as Tinca.
New York Sun

It was Cangelosi's 'Mime' who stole the show
for being so brilliantly sung
with vivid characterization.
Opéra Fantastique

David Cangelosi gave
his usual polished turn
as the wicked Monostatos.
Musical America


'Mime'…brilliantly sung
and acted by David Cangelosi,
possibly the greatest 'Mime' ever.
Opera West

David Cangelosi provides a gorgeously sung,
practiced ‘Mime’…a full theatrical creation.
Opera News
Biography
David Cangelosi has firmly established himself as an artist who combines both excellent singing with winning characterizations. He is highly acclaimed by major opera companies and symphony orchestras in the U.S. and abroad, particularly for his portrayal of Mime in Wagner’s Ring Cycle.
Additionally, Mr. Cangelosi serves as the Artistic/Program Director of the Vann Vocal Institute in Montgomery, Alabama, and actively travels the country as a recitalist, symphonic guest-artist, competition adjudicator, and Master Class instructor for aspiring vocalists.
Reviews
"David Cangelosi’s lustrous Tenor tones were conveyed with complete control as the character Mime… he obviously relished the potential of this multi-layered role...a 'tour-de–force' performance."
“Pagliacci’s best singing of the night came from Beppe…in a sweetly sung serenade, courtesy of tenor David Cangelosi. “
“Mime is David Cangelosi – beyond any doubt whatsoever the best acting I’ve seen anywhere in the world for this very fun – and challenging role.”
“Tenor David Cangelosi made a real human being out of the secondary character Prunier, and delivered the musically important part with panache. “
"Nobody has ever been more effective or as amusing than David Cangelosi as Mime; he made every minute of this role a total pleasure."
"The remarkable David Cangelosi dominates the show to such an extent that the opera should be renamed ‘Mime’."
"Mime…brilliantly sung and acted by David Cangelosi, possibly the greatest Mime ever."
The henchman (Spoletta)...well sung by David Cangelosi (a splendid character actor).
“David Cangelosi’s Mime was vocally exactly right…moving…climbing…even doing an (impressive) series of cartwheels. “Cangelosi comes through it all, to his credit, singing well all along.”
Cange's Corner
Home Delivery (Dropping off HOT food on a COLD day!)
Closing Night Celebration Video! (WNO)
Last Performance (For now!) W.N.O.
“Magical” Magic Flute Opening Night (W.N.O.)
WNO: ‘Going to Ground’ …(on a FREE Day, no less!)
The Magic Flute (WNO): First Day of School
Dressing Room Mayhem
Makeup Process #1 (Das Wunder der Heliane, Bard SummerScape)
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