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twenty-one years ❤❤

twenty-one years ❤❤

3 weeks in, and 2 to go until we open here at the

3 weeks in, and 2 to go until we open here at the Bayerische Staatsoper 🎶 On my way into a costume fitting, trying to achieve that sexy male nurse realness for this show 👨🏻‍⚕️ It makes me so happy that this opera is about a gay couple 🌈🌈🌈 Little Randy from Colorado would have never believed any of this! All smiles this month 😁

I'm finally getting the chance to post about the g

I'm finally getting the chance to post about the great fun I had appearing on Idagio's "Fred Plotkin on Fridays" last week. Fred and I chatted all about 'countertenorism' and (this is important) why we are not castrati 🥜 ...but try to sing like them; the obligation of an artist to be honest, without revealing all our secrets; my time in Budapest as a Fulbright Scholar working with soprano Éva Marton; as well as my upcoming debut at the Bayerische Staatsoper and the frustrations of learning microtonal music... 👀 which may or may not have something to do with BDSM 👀. I hope you all will check it out! Watch on YouTube or on the Idagio app (links in Bio)
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#countertenor #operabuff #opera #contemporary opera #music #classical music #singer #operasinger #Budapest #Munich #Bayerische Staatsoper #Idagio

Just one month to go! Getting excited to sing for

Just one month to go! Getting excited to sing for the first time at the Bayerische Staatsoper in THOMAS by Georg Friedrich Haas. The score is crazy! It's a complicated and powerful work that I'm sure will be very moving. I can't wait to pull all the pieces together! Come to Germany and see me 🤩
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#countertenor #operabuff #Opera #ContemporaryOpera #music #classicalmusic #musician @uiatalent #operasinger #munich @bayerischestaatsoper

Caroline Shaw's music is truly something special!

Caroline Shaw's music is truly something special! It was a joy this weekend to workshop with Caroline, Yuval Sharon, Lucia Lucas, and so many more on one of Lyric Opera of Chicago's upcoming productions. We sang and explored and experimented -- it was wonderful to be given permission to bring our whole selves to this project, and to be seen. This is real art, and I am grateful to be a small part of making it happen.

It was so nice of Classical Singer magazine to fea

It was so nice of Classical Singer magazine to feature me in their Nov/Dec issue. We touch on fitness, singing in America and Europe, and my upcoming lute song album, but mostly it’s about my journey from small town Colorado to eventually working at some truly amazing opera houses, and how I’ve found my place in this wonderful (and wild) profession. Link in my bio if you're curious 🤓
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#countertenor #operasinger #singer #music #classicalmusic

Back at the Met and feeling so thankful to be cove

Back at the Met and feeling so thankful to be covering performances of Eurydice ☂️ I've already been in New York for two weeks, and after almost two years of such ups and downs in the arts, I feel so privileged to be a part of this amazing show. 🎶🎶 The music is engaging and sophisticated, and it's just such a compelling opera by @aucoincomposer and @sarah_ruhl_ . It's also pure joy to hear @morleysoprano singing in rehearsals - she's so fantastic as Eurydice and I haven't seen her since we sang together at Juilliard! Lots of old friends in the room actually, it's gonna be really special 🤩
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#countertenor #opera #metopera #classicalmusic #eurydice #new york #singer @nezetseguin @uiatalent

It was such a magical couple of weeks in London an

It was such a magical couple of weeks in London and what an extraordinary experience making music with the OAE! I’m so grateful and still beaming after recording with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment last week with Laurence Cummings at the helm. 🎶🎶 It has been immensely fulfilling and a dream come true to bring my passions for research and performing together to create this solo album. I'm also so thankful to @signumrecords for supporting and producing this project. The music is all rare castrato arias and it's chock full of surprises for even the most seasoned Baroque fanatic. I really couldn’t be happier, and I'm beyond excited to share it with you all when the album is released next year! 🎉🎉🎉

#london #countertenor #orchestra #singer #baroquemusic #earlymusic #operabuff #baroqueopera #opera #Music #operasinger #classicalmusic #Musician
@uiatalent

Woke up like this 💅🏼 New looks for a new sea

Woke up like this 💅🏼 New looks for a new season. Had a great time in the studio with @stephgirardheadshots 📸 and @andiesleeman

Ready for some Mahler at Lincoln Center! . . @met

Ready for some Mahler at Lincoln Center!
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@metorchestra @metopera #newyork #newyorkcity #livemusic

Check out a recent feature from Pro Opera magazine

Check out a recent feature from Pro Opera magazine in Mexico 🇲🇽 I open up about what motivates me and how I embody new characters, how hard it can be to shake a bad review as a young singer, why Colorado is still in my blood, and the exciting projects I’ve got upcoming. It’s in Spanish so ... google translate 😜 https://proopera.org.mx/entrevista/randall-scotting/
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#opera #countertenor #operasingers #mexico #music

Our last night in California for a while, accident

Our last night in California for a while, accidentally walked onto a movie set 🤷🏻‍♂️
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#losangeles #california #instagay #husbands #smiles

👀 looking for fairies at the bottom of my garde

👀 looking for fairies at the bottom of my garden. iykyk
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#fit #instafit #manbun #garden #muscles #california #berkeley #operasingersofinstagram #countertenors #operabuff #physique #gymlife

Tonight I'm back to performing for a live audience

Tonight I'm back to performing for a live audience in a beautiful amphitheatre in California. I am so grateful to be making music with these amazing individuals who all do such a stunning job of bringing the decadent tale of Eliogabalo to life. Thank you @westedgeopera !!
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📷: @cory_weaver_photographer
@markstreshinskyopera @ajpharpsichord @bengreen7 @nikkieinfeld @dtimbo1685 @jpeez_jk @jonathansmucker @auraveruni @matheuscoura444 @nathanstarkopera #shawnettesulker @eimajdesign @kaciebobby @erik.debono @iandebono @mvedovetto @molevy #brettfinley
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#randallscotting #countertenor #operabuff #BaroqueOpera #Opera #Music #brunsamphitheater #SanFrancisco #California #comedy #classicalmusic #Musician #VenetianOpera #operasinger #baroqueopera
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@calshakes @uiatalent

Why do random straight guys stop me on the street?

Why do random straight guys stop me on the street? What’s an Enstrom? Can Chris Hemsworth even sing? I had the pleasure of chatting with Jonathan Eifert for his podcast over at Classical Post where we discussed these important questions and also talked about a couple of upcoming recording projects. You can listen to the full episode online or on Apple, Spotify, or Google podcasts.
https://classicalpost.com/podcast
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#classicalpost #countertenor #opera #classicalmusic #singer #operabuff #music

Lusty troublemaker; spoiled bastard heir; maniacal

Lusty troublemaker; spoiled bastard heir; maniacal whore; all wrapped up in the sublimely beautiful music of Cavalli. That's how I've spent my last few weeks, singing my tits off in the dabauched and anti-heroic fantasy of Eliogabalo. Get into it.... tickets at West Edge Opera - we open on 31 July.
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📷: Cory Weaver
#randallscotting #countertenor #operabuff #Cavalli #WestEdgeOpera #Eliogabalo #BaroqueOpera #Opera #Music #brunsamphitheater #SanFrancisco #California #comedy #classicalmusic #Musician #VenetianOpera

A behind-the-scenes peek having a great time shoot

A behind-the-scenes peek having a great time shooting cover art. Thanks @ioulex and @kyo_sud!
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#Brooklyn #lutesong #countertenor #operasinger #baroqueopera #music #photoshoot #lovesickalbum #song #art #photography #newyork #fashion #operabuff

A bit about my journey and what's upcoming from Mu

A bit about my journey and what's upcoming from Musical America. Link in bio to the full feature.

Dialing in my physique for Eliogabalo on stage --

Dialing in my physique for Eliogabalo on stage -- an ab or two should pop out sooner or later 😜 All day long, singin' high and gettin' sweaty 💦
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#health #countertenor #opera #fitness #operasinger #muscle #gay #sanfrancisco #baroqueopera #music #fitfam

This one's a rarity and it’s so beautiful! Bost

This one's a rarity and it’s so beautiful! Boston Baroque is streaming Handel’s Jephtha, which I had the joy of performing with some wonderful singers in 2019. I had a lot of fun reconnecting with old friends for this one, and the choruses are stunning too! Stream it for the next 30 days... it's free! 🎶🎶
https://baroque.boston/live-handel-jephtha
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Cast: Nicholas Phan, Ava Pine, Randall Scotting, Ann McMahon Quintero, Dashon Burton, Sonja Tengblad
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#handel #countertenorinthewild #baroque #music #boston #opera #countertenor

The beautifully filmed production of FLIGHT that I

The beautifully filmed production of FLIGHT that I perform in with Seattle Opera is finally available! 🎉 Streaming starts now and continues through April 25th. I can't stop talking about it! I am so incredibly proud of the work that we accomplished (especially during the pandemic). It was a pleasure to sing and I hope you enjoy it!

"American countertenor Randall Scotting is marvelous as the Refugee, his plangent, rich-toned instrument possessing just the right degree of otherworldliness to suggest his mysterious origins and the complexities of his unique dilemma. He's a compelling actor as well, which ensures that his final aria and its dramatic reveal (no spoilers) lands with due pathos." - Musical America
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#opera #seattle #contemporaryopera #countertenor #operabuff #seattleopera #music

Ever wondered what goes into creating a successful

Ever wondered what goes into creating a successful contemporary opera? Join us tomorrow as I chat with the composer and the librettist of FLIGHT. We'll also be taking questions directly from you! 11am Pacific / 2pm Eastern. It's free and you can register via Seattle Opera's website.
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#contemporaryopera #opera #seattle #composer #librettist

Opera meets Hollywood - thrilled to share this ear

Opera meets Hollywood - thrilled to share this early preview of FLIGHT from @seattleopera. It looks so exciting 😁 Creating an opera film was a new adventure and I can't wait for you all to see it when it streams next month! Buy some popcorn 🍿 ✈️

Film direction and editing by @seagsees

Cast:
@randallscotting
@sharleenjoynt
@jrkohl35
@kvopera
@justanothermaggiemonday
@sarahlarsenmezzo
@joseph.lattanzi
@dgeter
#KarinMushegain
#AubreyAllicock

#opera #flight #operasingersofinstagram #airportvibes #operasinger #museumofflight #museum

Posted @withregram • @seattleopera

Surrounded by planes!! It's the 2nd week of filmin

Surrounded by planes!! It's the 2nd week of filming at the @museumofflight with @seattleopera and the film crew is massive... like 60 people! The opera takes place in an airport terminal and this is as close as it gets to the real thing, with 39 historic aircraft around the gallery. It's a very inspired location for this. ✈️ Also, I might need to invest in one of these over-the-shoulder two-handed camera harness things, just for, you know, selfies on the beach and the like. 🤣🤣🤣
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#countertenor #Seattle #flying #operabuff #opera #singer #Flight #music #filming

Finally, a sunny Seattle afternoon . . #seattle #

Finally, a sunny Seattle afternoon
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#seattle #countertenor #operabuff #countertenorinthewild

The first day of audio recording is already here!

The first day of audio recording is already here! Lucky us, we're in the acoustically excellent @BenaroyaHall with the @seattlesymphony. They're a dream to sing with as we begin to bring to life Dove’s opera FLIGHT. ✈️ Hearing the orchestra for the first time, and the immense color and beauty they bring, never gets old! It's so much better than me just practicing alone in a small room, singing high notes at a wall!!

Also, because of covid, it's the first time I've had to sing in the audience seats, with the conductor's back to us, and 15 feet from my fellow castmates!
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#opera #countertenor #operabuff #JonathanDove #ContemporaryOpera #Music #Seattle #comedy #classicalmusic #Musician #singer
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@seattleopera @uiatalent @fansdeculture

I promise I'm smiling from ear to ear under here!

I promise I'm smiling from ear to ear under here! 😁 3 days into rehearsal and I'm excited to be making music again, and so grateful to Seattle Opera for finding a way to bring us all together and to make it happen. Even 6 feet apart in rehearsals, I'm feeling really close to this ✨SUPER TALENTED✨ cast I get to sing with in Flight ✈️
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#seattleopera #singer #opera #countertenor #operabuff #Seattle #music #flight #jonathandove #igettokeepmymanbun

✈ Delayed for my flight to go sing an opera abou

✈ Delayed for my flight to go sing an opera about being delayed for a flight 🤷
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Double masked for this flight to Seattle and ready to greet the Pacific Northwest in my snazziest flannel.
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@seattleopera #boston #opera #countertenor #lumberjack #countertenorinthewild #operabuff #music #musician

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