About

Nationally-acclaimed baritone Matthew Juhlin is widely recognized for his colorful timbre and exquisite musicianship. During the 25-26 season, Matthew will join The Santa Fe Opera for his first year as an apprentice artist, making his SFO debut as the Imperial Commissioner in Madama Butterfly, as well as covering the title role in Eugene Onegin and Eric Allatini in the American premier of Lili Elbe. He will be joining the University of Cincinnati in two productions: Cendrillon as Le Surintendant des plaisirs and covering the title role in Sweeney Todd. He also will perform with Cincinnati’s Musica Sacra as bass soloist for their performance of Haydn’s Harmoniemesse.

While pursuing his undergraduate degree at Missouri State University, Mr. Juhlin performed Robin Oakapple in Ruddigore, Don Alfonso in Cosí fan tutte, Simone in Gianni Schicchi, and Mr. Big Bad in the outreach opera Little Red’s Most Unusual Day.During this time, Mr. Juhlin also performed as a young artist with Ozarks Lyric Opera in several roles, including The Pilot in The Little Prince, Top in The Tenderland, Don Pizarro in Fidelio, and Masetto in Don Giovanni.

Mr. Juhlin also attended the Young Artists Vocal Academy at Houston Grand Opera where he studied under Dr. Stephen King, and for two years he also attended the Vocal Immersion Program at Castleton, studying with mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung and tenor Paul Groves. Additionally, he has received multiple awards from the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), receiving 1st Place twice in his categories at the National NATS conference.

Born in Missouri, Mr. Juhlin is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Voice at the University of Cincinnati; College-Conservatory of Music, studying with Elliot Madore. He recently received a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance at Missouri State University under the teaching of Dr. Chris Thompson. If you’d like to know more please visit matthewjuhlin.com.