Faculty Biography
Mario Martínez, Instructor
Contact:
(585) 389-2706
mmartin8@naz.edu
Office:
Music House 9
Departmental Responsibilities:
Coordinator of Vocal Studies
Applied Voice
Voice Class
Vocal Pedagogy
Song Literature
Education:
Eastman School of Music, MM
Luther College, BM
Biography:
Baritone Mario E. Martínez made his United States professional operatic debut with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra production of Beethoven’s Fidelio, in the role of Don Pizarro. During his professional career, Martínez has appeared with the Rochester Philharmonic, Charleston Symphony, Western New York Chamber Orchestra, National Symphony and Philharmonic Orchestras of Santo Domingo, Orchard Park Chorale and Symphony, New Eastman Symphony, Eastman Philharmonia, Mercury Opera of Rochester, Opera Rochester, Buffalo Opera Unlimited, Opera de las Américas and Compañia Lírica Dominicana.
Operatic roles include Dulcamara in Donizetti’s L’Elisir D’Amore, David in Mascagni’s L’Amico Fritz, Fiorello in Rossini's The Barber of Serville, Benoit and Alcindoro in Puccini's La Bohème, Emperor Uberall in Ullmann’s The Emperor of Atlantis, Falstaff in Verdi’s Falstaff, Almaviva in Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro, Angellotti in Puccini’s Tosca, The Father in Milhaud’s Le Pauvre Matelot, Bohechio in Braga’s Opera 1492, Junius in Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia, Raymondo in Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, and Marullo in Verdi’s Rigoletto.
Recent performances include his leading roles in the critically acclaimed Mercury Opera productions of L’Elisir D’Amore and L’amico Fritz, as well as a concert presentation at Merkin Concert Hall, at the Kauffman Center, in New York City.
In addition to his active performance career, Martínez serves as Coordinator of Vocal Studies at Nazareth College in Rochester, New York, teaching voice, vocal pedagogy and song literature. As Coordinator of Vocal Studies, Martínez has created and developed innovative programs such as the Annual Vocal Fest, the Barbara Staropoli Singing Competition,the Nazareth College Vocal Pedagogy Series and the Summer School of the Arts Musical Theatre Program, a joint venue between BOCES and Nazareth College. Several of Martinez’s students have been awarded prizes in the National Association of Teachers of Singing Regional competitions. Martínez taught at the State University of New York (SUNY), College at Fredonia, and at the Eastman School of Music Community Education Division.
Martínez is an active member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), and was selected to participate in the prestigious NATS Intern Program in 2003. Martínez also served as On-Site Coordinator for the 2005 NATS Intern Program, and is currently Vice-President for the NATS-CNYFL Regional Chapter.
In August 2005, Martínez was invited as guess conductor for the National Choir’s 50th Anniversary celebrations in his native country, the Dominican Republic, where he often returns as an art consultant, guest conductor and master class teacher for the Secretary of Culture and the General Office of Fine Arts. Martínez is currently Music Director at the Penfield Presbyterian Church, in Penfield, New York.
Upcoming Concerts:
Saturday, February 28th, 6:30 PM
Noche de Gala
Mario Martinez, baritone
Carlos Feliz, piano
Casa Cultural Dominicana de Worcester
Coral Seafood, 225 Shrewsbury St.
Worcester, MA
Saturday, March 14, 2009, 8:00 PM
Sunday, March 15, 2009, 4:00 PM
Glorious
Messe Solennelle (St. Cecilia), by Charles Gounod
March 14 performances at Assumption Church, Fairport, NY
March 15 performances at Pinnacle Lutheran Church, Rochester, NY
Genesee Valley Orchestra & Chorus (GVOC)
Guest Artists: Jennifer Gliere, soprano; Pablo Bustos, tenor; Mario Martinez, baritone
Friday, April 3, 2009, 8:00 PM
Sunday, March 5, 2009, 2:00 PM
Le Nozze di Figaro
Opera in four acts by W. A. Mozart
Mario Martinez as Figaro
Eastman Opera Theater
Eastman Theater, Rochester, NY
Thursday, May 7, 2009, 7:30 PM
DMA Voice Lecture Recital
"Tracing the Steps of Felice Varesi and Victor Maurel on the Stage: The Verdi Baritone as Prototype of the Singer-Actor"
Mario Martinez, baritone
Olga Krayterman, piano
Wilmot Recital Hall
Nazareth College, Rochester, NY