Patrick Romano (Tenor)

Born: USA

The American tenor, Patrick Romano, is a distinguished solo performer in oratorio, early, and contemporary music. He has appeared with many ensembles including the New York Chamber Orchestra, the Brooklyn Philharmonic, the Smithsonian Chamber Players, the Joshua Rifkin’s Bach Ensemble, AmorArtis, Tafelmusik, the Waverly Consort, and the Steve Reich Ensemble. He recently performed in the role of the Evangelist in J.S. Bach's St. John Passion (BWV 245) in New York City and at the Kennedy Center. He also performed in J.S. Bach's Mass in B Minor (BWV 232) at the Berkeley Early Music Festival. He has been a guest soloist at many festivals, including Casals Festival, the Marlboro Music Festival and the Berkshire Baroque Opera Festival, and the Master Singers of Westchester (since 1984).

Patrick Romano’s recordings include Bach's St. John Passion (BWV 245) on the Smithsonian Collection label and two records with the Waverly Consort on the CBS Masterworks label and Mozart's Requiem on the Vox Classics label.

Source: Master Singers of Westchester Website (April 2001)
Contributed by Aryeh Oron (August 2001)

Recordings of Bach Cantatas & Other Vocal Works

Conductor

As

Works

Kenneth Slowick

Tenor

BWV 245

Joshua Rifkin

Tenor

BWV 244

Jeffrey Thomas

Tenor

BWV 232

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