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Ryan was hailed by Opera Canada for his performance in Dido and Aeneas: “Ryan McDonald, a young Newfoundland and Labrador countertenor, made a particularly favorable impression as Spirit. McDonald has a voice of luminous, fresh colour, combined with natural musicality and an exciting sense of narrative drama”.
Ryan is a multidisciplinary artist whose bold performances and creative explorations defy traditional boundaries. Originally from Ktaqmkuk (Newfoundland), they now reside in Tkaron:to (Toronto), where their artistic voice resonates. Known for their compelling work in opera – from Purcell to Britten – Ryan embraces a wide range of expression.
Ryan McDonald. CO-FOUNDER (he/they) Countertenor Ryan McDonald is a current Young Artist with POV’s Civic Engagement Quartet. A recent Encouragement Award winner from the MET Council Auditions, Ryan has been seen on stage across Canada and Europe in a variety of operatic and concert roles.
Hailed by Opera Canada for his performance in Dido and Aeneas: “Ryan McDonald, a young Newfoundland and Labrador countertenor, made a particularly favorable impression as Spirit. McDonald has a voice of luminous, fresh colour, combined with natural musicality and an exciting sense of narrative drama”. An award winner from the Metropolitan Opera
Ryan was hailed by Opera Canada for his performance in Dido and Aeneas: “Ryan McDonald, a young Newfoundland and Labrador countertenor, made a particularly favorable impression as Spirit. McDonald has a voice of luminous, fresh colour, combined with natural musicality and an exciting sense of narrative drama”.
Ryan is the co-founder of OperaQ; a company focused specifically on presenting queer theatre by queer artists for queer audiences. Ryan led the company’s original composition to a nomination at the 2023 Opera America Digital Excellence in Opera Awards.
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Nov 27, 2023 · A recent Encouragement Award winner from the Metropolitan Opera National Council Audition, Ryan McDonald has been seen on stage as Athamas in Handel’s...
