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Possessed of an imposing build and a rugged, perfectly articulated baritone"

Opera News

“For me, however, the evening’s strongest performance was Brian Mulligan’s Sharpless, who cautions the headstrong and irreverent Pinkerton that it is a “great sin to … break a trusting heart”. Sharpless is moral standard, cultural interface and master of diplomacy all in one – an easy fellow to like anyway – but Mulligan sang the role with authority and bravado.”

Sarah Batschelet, Bachtrack
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Opernhaus Zürich – Madama Butterfly

“But it was American-Irish baritone Brian Mulligan who impressed me the most, as Sharpless. Amply rounded both in form and vocal tone, his warm voice was always the centre... {...}

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A bold debut album: Brian Mulligan sings Dominick Argento

American baritone Brian Mulligan has released his debut solo album on the Naxos label, lending his voice to the music of Dominick Argento. On the album are the composer’s Pulitzer Prize-winning From the Diary of... {...}

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The Power of Perseverance

The wait required for dramatic voices to mature and come into their own can be frustrating—and nobody understands this better than Brian Mulligan. And, yet, rather than dwell on... {...}

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A Conversation with Brian Mulligan: “Crucible’s” John Proctor at Glimmerglass, His Tenth Role Debut in 16 Months

Wm: Since our last conversation, I’ve reviewed opera performances in Zurich and San Francisco in which you had major roles. Let me start with the San Francisco Opera’s Fall... {...}

It is the opera’s next scene that introduces the opera’s principal protagonists, the Proctors, played by the two of opera’s most important young stars, New York baritone Brian Mulligan and mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton. It is the Proctors’ relationship that provides the dramatic arc of the opera. The vocally strong, soulful performances of the two artists set a new standard for 21st century performances of this important work.

Opera Warhorses
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Mulligan, Barton, Zambello, Paiement Make the Case for “The Crucible”

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A Chat With Baritone Brian Mulligan

Brian Mulligan is an amazingly busy young singer. Over the last sixteen months, he performed ten new roles with major opera companies. One of his most important debuts was... {...}

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Sweeney Todd at the San Francisco Opera

When varitone Brian Mulligan laughs, the sound has the depth and unvarying resonance of a cathedral bell. It’s the sort of thing you would expect to hear if, after... {...}

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Singing Jack Torrance

Minnesota Opera presents the world premiere of The Shining, a new opera by composer Paul Moravec and librettist Mark Campbell, based on the novel by Stephen King. American baritone Brian Mulligan is set... {...}

Mulligan’s portrayal, as expected from an artist with strong acting skills, proved dramatically convincing. Vocally secure throughout the role’s range, Mulligan was chillingly impressive singing "These are My Friends" – Sweeney’s anthem to the razors that he expects to advance both his profession and his plans for vengeance.

Opera Warhorses
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Searing Performances by Brian Mulligan and Stephanie Blythe for San Francisco Opera’s First “Sweeney Todd”

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