Brian Arreola

Brian Arreola is a Professor of Voice and Opera Workshop at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His expertise lies in operatic performance, with notable roles in major companies such as Minnesota Opera, Opera Theatre of St. Louis, and Grachtenfestival (Netherlands). He is recognized for championing composers from underrepresented groups, collaborating with artists like Terence Blanchard and P.Q. Phan, and promoting Asian/Asian-American composers through a 2019 Albany Records CD release.

His research interests focus on expanding operatic repertoires to include diverse voices and bridging classical traditions with contemporary multicultural perspectives. Students under his mentorship have excelled in national competitions and secured prestigious fellowships at institutions such as Indiana University and Louisiana State University, contributing to their success as educators and performers.

Arreola’s work has received critical acclaim, with the Washington Post praising his 'ringing and handsome tenor' in *Madama Butterfly* (2019) and the Toledo Blade highlighting his transformative portrayal of Roméo in *Roméo et Juliette* (2016). His teaching emphasizes both technical mastery and artistic expression, shaping the next generation of vocal artists.