Campbell Vertesi

From 2004 to 2009 I kept an often-frequent blog of my progress and (mis)adventures as a developing Young Artist. As I've grown past that phase in my career, I've found myself with less and less reason to post here. The blog is retired now, but there is still information here that I imagine to be of use to young singers.

The modern opera industry can be unimaginably difficult for young artists. I feel proud of having survived this long, and I hope that in my travels have left some advice that can be useful to my future colleagues. If you have any comments on this content, please write me at my contact form. I am always happy to reply.

Thanks to everyone for reading. I'll see you at the stage door.

Who is this guy? Campbell Vertesi is an operatic bass, of the very low sort. His fach is sometimes called "Basso Profundo" - that's Italian for "he sings really low." Even lower than most basses, which is a bit frightening. He specializes in bass roles like Sarastro (Die Zauberflöte), Sparafucile (Rigoletto), and Colline (La Bohème). This site chronicles Campbell's progress as he begins a career as a young opera singer. If you would like to know more, or wish to submit a complaint about any of the content posted here, please feel free to send him an email.

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