Denson was a Studio Artist in the prestigious Houston Grand Opera Studio. He made his company debut in the Studio Scenes Showcase singing the roles of Don Giovanni, Ramiro from L’heure espagnole, and Dancaire from Carmen. Denson will sing with the company in this season include: Paolo in Simon Boccanegra, Monterone in Rigoletto, Father Peter in Hänsel und He will make is debut in a new production of Carmen singing the role of Moralès while covering Escamillo. Mr Denson will also be heard in many performances with the Hamburg Staatsoper as he begins his Fest with the company. Denson will make his german house debut in La fanciulla del West with the Bayerische Staatsoper singing the role of Larken.

Denson was also a Grand Finalist winner of the 2020 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. Denson was named a winner of The Richard Tucker- Sarah Tucker Grant Award, The George London Foundation, The International Concurs Tenor Viñas Competition, and the winner in The Dallas Opera National Vocal Competition. One of the most exciting vocal talents to emerge in recent seasons globally, baritone Blake Denson, described as a 'roaring baritone'( Klassik begeistert), is praised for his 'captivating dramatic interpretations' with “a striking upper register“ and 'a sound that boomed to the back of the house” ( Opera Wire ).

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