Robert Osborne

Bass-baritone Robert Osborne thrives on the whole world of music. He has long been an admired favorite on the American orchestral-concert scene while also establishing himself as a respected operatic artist. His recitals of Lieder and art songs and his specialty cabarets have been highly acclaimed worldwide. He has an illustrious career in new music - premiering and bringing to live performance great masterpieces of the 20th and 21st centuries. He has received critical acclaim for his acting - the New York Times headlining him as “A Singer Who Goes All The Way.” As an educator, he has served on the faculties and offered master classes at many prestigious universities. His writings on music and editions are held in high regard.

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Upcoming engagements for Robert Osborne include:

A duo recital with mezzo-soprano Mary Nessinger and pianist Todd Crow, featuring duets, solo songs and piano works by Mozart, Schubert, Schumann and Brahms at Skinner Hall, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie on Sunday, April 6.
Excerpts from Victoria Bond’s opera, “Mrs. President”, on the Cutting Edge Concert Series, New York City on Monday, April 14.
Dolmen Music with Meredith Monk and Vocal Ensemble at the 2008 Danspace Gala on Tuesday, May 20 in New York City.
Singing Frank Maurrant in Kurt Weill’s Street Scene at Manhattan School of Music, Borden Auditorium, May 3 at 4:00.
A series of all-Gershwin concerts with duo-pianists Isabelle Alberto and Isabelle Loiseau and mezzo-soprano Romy LaFleur, in southwest France (Château d’Hautefort, Sarlat), August 7, August 10 and August 12.
A chamber music recital with clarinetist Chester Bresniak and pianist Malcolm Halliday, Sunday, August 10 in Orliac, France sponsored by Entrée des Artistes.
Recital of music for Guitar and Voice with Terry Champlin, guitarist, at Skinner Hall, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie on Sunday, September 14 at 3:00.
Harry Partch’s Eleven Intrusions with the Montclair University Harry Partch Ensemble, Crawford Concert, Saturday, December 13 at 8:00 in Montclair, NJ.

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There was a generous portion
of concert music ... including one of the most moving moments from “Songfest” touchingly performed by bass Robert Osborne and cellist Yo-Yo Ma.

- New York Newsday



Bass-baritone Robert Osborne thrives on the whole world of music. He has long been an admired favorite on the American orchestral-concert scene while also establishing himself as a respected operatic artist. His recitals of Lieder and art songs and his specialty cabarets have been highly acclaimed worldwide. He has an illustrious career in new music - premiering and bringing to live performance great masterpieces of the 20th and 21st centuries. He has received critical acclaim for his acting - the New York Times headlining him as “A Singer Who Goes All The Way.” As an educator, he has served on the faculties and offered master classes at many prestigious universities. His writings on music and editions are held in high regard.



what's new Upcoming engagements for Robert Osborne include: A duo recital with mezzo-soprano Mary Nessinger and pianist Todd Crow, featuring duets, solo songs and piano works by Mozart, Schubert, Schumann and Brahms at Skinner Hall, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie on Sunday, April 6. Excerpts from Victoria Bond’s opera, “Mrs. President”, on the Cutting Edge Concert Series, New York City on Monday, April 14. Dolmen Music with Meredith Monk and Vocal Ensemble at the 2008 Danspace Gala on Tuesday, May 20 in New York City. Singing Frank Maurrant in Kurt Weill’s Street Scene at Manhattan School of Music, Borden Auditorium, May 3 at 4:00. A series of all-Gershwin concerts with duo-pianists Isabelle Alberto and Isabelle Loiseau and mezzo-soprano Romy LaFleur, in southwest France (Château d’Hautefort, Sarlat), August 7, August 10 and August 12. A chamber music recital with clarinetist Chester Bresniak and pianist Malcolm Halliday, Sunday, August 10 in Orliac, France sponsored by Entrée des Artistes. Recital of music for Guitar and Voice with Terry Champlin, guitarist, at Skinner Hall, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie on Sunday, September 14 at 3:00. Harry Partch’s Eleven Intrusions with the Montclair University Harry Partch Ensemble, Crawford Concert, Saturday, December 13 at 8:00 in Montclair, NJ.
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