“A gifted and fiercely committed baritone whose voice is spacious and reverberant”
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Robert Wesley Mason, a baritone who bridges traditional opera with contemporary storytelling, is a rare and compelling artist in the opera world. He possesses a unique versatility that allows him to excel in classical repertoire, contemporary operas, and cross-genre projects. His ability to embody complex, emotionally charged characters sets him apart, and his personal journey of resilience and transformation deeply informs his art.

The 2024/2025 season sees Wes debuting with Opera Grand Rapids in the role of Belcore in L’elisir d’amore followed by another company debut with Portland Opera reprising his acclaimed portrayal of Jack Torrance in Moravec and Campbell’s The Shining. Following The Shining, he joins the world premiere of Geter and Moo’s Loving v. Virginia as Richard Loving (Alt cast and cover) with his hometown opera organization Virginia Opera.

Previously, Mason’s 2023-2024 season included performances of a new music-theatre production created by Samantha Rose Williams entitled American Patriots with Renegade Opera and Salina Symphony, both the Michigan premiere of Jorge Martín-Buján’s The Glass Hammer and the role of John Cree in Elizabeth Cree at the University of Michigan, as well as a return to Detroit Opera to sing in a new staging of John Cage’s Europeras: 3 & 4  by Yuval Sharon. Additional duties with Detroit included covering the role of The Forester in The Cunning Little Vixen.

The Glass Hammer
by Jorge Martín-Buján and Andrew Hudgins