Vincent Grana Bass

Vincent Grana Bass is a Cuban-American bass-baritone performer and educator currently affiliated with Wagner College as a lecturer. He has performed with prestigious opera companies including Pacific Opera Project, Dayton Opera, Teatro Nuovo, and the Metropolitan Opera chorus. His operatic roles span Colline (La Bohème), Zuniga (Carmen), and Simone (Gianni Schicchi), while his concert repertoire includes works by Bach, Beethoven, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Verdi, Brahms, and Mussorgsky.

• Principal Artist - Teatro Nuovo
• Metropolitan Opera chorus member (2019-present)
• Wagner College instructor

Education:

• D.M.A. in Vocal Performance - Rutgers University
• M.M. in Vocal Performance - Rutgers University
• B.M. Magna Cum Laude in Music Education - Rutgers University

Research/Performance Interests: Specializes in operatic and classical vocal performance with expertise in Italian repertoire. Active in both operatic and concert performance traditions.

Scientific Awards:

• Philadelphia District Winner - Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions
• Los Angeles District Encouragement Award - Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions
• Opera Buffs grants (Southern California)

Dr. Grana's career combines performance excellence with music education. His academic achievements include Presser Foundation and Michael Fardink Memorial awards during his studies at Mason Gross School of the Arts. He has trained at multiple prestigious festivals under renowned artists including Lorin Maazel and Samuel Ramey.