Michael Jesse Kuo

Taiwanese Baritone Michael Jesse Kuo, known for his bright and robust lyrical voice and his spirited stage presence (Opera Tattler), has performed in both the United States and Europe. Michael has worked with numerous companies such as San Francisco Opera, Opera San José, Lyric Opera Studio of Weimar, Pocket Opera, San Francisco Opera Guild and West Edge Opera, singing roles such as Dulcamara, Schaunard, Marullo, and Papageno.

His upcoming engagements are Sartorius in Solaris, a new opera workshop with Opera San Jose, and Rambaldo in La Rondine with Pocket Opera and Mercury Theatre.

He obtained a Bachelors of Science in Music at Pacific Union College and his Masters of Music in Vocal Performance at San Jose State University.