Baritone Joseph Lattanzi is gaining notice for his “robust vocalism,” “unmistakable charisma,” and “undeniable star potential.” A 2017 recipient of a top prize from the Sullivan Foundation, Joseph Lattanzi established himself as a singer to watch with his portrayal of Hawkins Fuller in the world premiere of Greg Spears’ Fellow Travelers with Cincinnati Opera, followed by further performances for his debut with Lyric Opera of Chicago. Praise for his performances included The New York Times saying “Joseph Lattanzi was splendid as Hawk, his buttery baritone luxuriant and robust.” and Opera News described him as a “confident, handsome presence, and a resonant baritone suggesting wells of feeling that the character might prefer to leave untapped.” In the 2018-2019 season, Mr. Lattanzi joined the roster of The Metropolitan Opera for their production of Nico Muhly’s Marnie and returned to Arizona Opera for the central role of Lt. Auderbert in Kevin Puts’ Silent Night. He made his Jacksonville Symphony debut in the title role of Mozart’s Don Giovanni, sang Carmina Burana with the Rochester Philharmonic, sang a concert celebrating the music of Bernstein with Atlanta Symphony, and returned to Cincinnati Opera as Count Almaviva in Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro. Recent performances include his New York debut as Hawkins Fuller at PROTOTYPE Festival; performances with Virginia Opera as Sonora in La fanciulla del West, Demetrius in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Dandini in La Cenerentola; Anthony in Atlanta Opera's Sweeney Todd.