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Constantine Novotny serves as a Lecturer in Music at Oakland University's School of Music, Theatre and Dance. A versatile baritone with acclaimed vocal artistry, he maintains an active dual career in classical performance and contemporary music creation.
Education:
- BM in Vocal Performance, Oakland University
- MM in Opera Performance, Wichita State University
- MM in Vocal Performance-Sacred Music, University of Notre Dame
Artistic Profile: Novotny specializes in historically informed classical performance including Bach cantatas, Monteverdi vespers, and Mozart masses, while simultaneously exploring modern creative expression through original composition and indie-rock. His voice has been praised by San Francisco Classical Voice for "clarity, expressiveness, and warm timbre" across diverse repertoires from Renaissance sacred works to contemporary experimental pieces.
Awards:
- Samuel Ramey Fellowship Award (Wichita State University)
Performance History: He has collaborated with premier ensembles including American Bach Soloists, Audivi, New York Philharmonic, and American Classical Orchestra across major works by Bach, Handel, and Monteverdi. His operatic roles span Britten's Albert Herring to Mozart's Don Giovanni, often featuring innovative stagings like the Rocky Horror Picture Show-inspired production. As founder of The Sundots, he has released two LPs and one EP across streaming platforms while composing original choral and keyboard works.
