Tenor
WAYD ODLE
"Tenor Wayd Odle clearly represents a singer on the verge of a substantial vocal career."
- Arts Knoxville
About Wayd
Described by Opera News as a “standout”, Wayd Odle is a GRAMMY-nominated tenor whose voice is “ingratiatingly smooth” (bachtrack.com) and “fierce”(KCindependent). Mr. Odle has performed with Santa Fe Opera, Dallas Opera, Atlanta Opera, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Wolf Trap Opera, and several others. Some of his awards include prizes from the Giulio Gari Foundation, the John Alexander National Vocal Competition, and The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition.
A 2nd-year member of Atlanta Opera's studio artist program, he will sing the roles of Don Basilio/Don Curzio in Le Nozze di Figaro, Pang and the Persian Prince in Turandot, and 2nd Valse in Götterdämmerung. He will also cover the role of Siegfried in the latter.
25/26 Season
Competitor - Mildred Miller Competition
Award Winner
La Traviata - The Atlanta Opera
Gastone, Alfredo (cover)
Messiah - Eugene Symphony
Tenor soloist
Le Nozze di Figaro - The Atlanta Opera
Don Basilio/Don Curzio
Turandot - The Atlanta Opera
Pang/The Persian Prince
Götterdämmerung - The Atlanta Opera
2nd Valse, Siegfried (cover)
Odle sang the role with impressive strength and attractiveness, as was evidenced by a haunting Flower Song
- Arts Knoxville