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Neil Nelson
Bass-Baritone

Neil Nelson is a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music. With a commanding bass-baritone sound, Neil’s voice has captivated audiences both nationally and internationally. From the grand stages of the Tatarstan Opera Theatre in Russia to revered American companies such as Florida Grand Opera, Boston Lyric Opera and Palm Beach Opera, his powerful performances leave a lasting impression.

Neil’s versatility shines not only in his operatic roles, but also in oratorio and concert singing. He made a stunning debut as Porgy in a fully staged production of Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess with the South Florida Symphony and has performed with ensembles like Orchestra Miami, the Lynn Conservatory Orchestra, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. His recent performances include portraying The Speaker in Mozart’s The Magic Flute with Florida Grand Opera and appearing as the Bass soloist in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with the Ocean City Pops.

Neil captivated the audience as the Sacristan in Puccini’s Tosca with the Florida Grand Opera, the Darke Angel in Kurt Weill’s Road of Promise with Orchestra Miami, and as the bass soloist in Bruckner’s Te Deum with the South Florida Symphony.

Offstage, Neil enjoys fishing, spending time with his wife and daughters in South Florida, and giving back to his community as a mentor and a high school head football coach.

Upcoming engagements will be Porgy in Porgy and Bess in concert in Bogota, Colombia, with the National Symphony of Colombia.

“Neil Nelson showed a powerful bass-baritone and striking stage presence as Count Monterone as he cursed Rigoletto and The Duke’s Court”
South Florida Classical Review
Lawrence Budmen
FGO’s Game-Inspired “Magic Flure” serves up an entertaining visual feast. “Neil Nelson brought dignity and a solid bass-baritone to the Speaker’s solemn proclamations.”
South Florida Classical Review
Lawrence Budmen
This has been a strong season for Neil Nelson. The bass-baritone’s scene stealing appearances as Monterone in FGO’s Rigoletto and the voice of sleep in Kurt Weill’s Lindbergh’s Flight (performed by Orchestra Miami) scored impressively, In the pivotal role of Claudio, Nelson was every inch the Ceasar of Rome, his every utterance riveting. The warmth, flexibility and depth of his vocal range were surely displayed throughout the evening.
South Florida Classical Review
Lawrence Budmen
Neil Nelson exudes power in the role of Count di Luna. He wields a strong and pure baritone that can fill the hall.
KDHX St. Louis
Steve Callahan
"Any successful production of Tosca demands a strong and compelling Scarpia, and it certainly has one in bass- baritone Neil Nelson, who was so outstanding in the somewhat similar role of Di Luna in Winter Opera's Il Trovatore back in March. He's got big, powerful voice that can purr as well as rant and that easily delivered even the lowest notes with authority."
Stage Left St. Louis
Chuck Lavazzi

Upcoming Events

June 19 – July  2025

Rhineland Concerts
South Florida Symphony
Germany

A series of 4 concerts on the River Rhine presented by Transcend Cruises