Tenor Spencer Greene is a graduate of Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music. A district winner of the 2024 Laffont Competition, Greene has been praised by critics for his “flexible, expressive voice” and “adroit singing.” His roles have included the Tanzmeister in Ariadne auf Naxos, Danilo in Die Lustige Witwe, and Sid in Albert Herring. He is a chorus member with Florentine Opera, Music of the Baroque, and the Grant Park Music Festival.
Johann Strauss's effervescent operetta enters a realm of luck, luxury, and laughter as Cedar Rapids Opera’s mainstage January 2026 production. Die Fledermaus plunges the audience into a world of chance and intrigue, where fortunes—and secrets—are gambled away. Prince Orlofsky’s soirée becomes a grand night filled with masked players, shimmering gowns, and a live orchestra bringing the atmosphere to life.
Principal Guest Conductor Nicholas Kraemer directs this decades-long Chicago tradition for the very first time. The Chorus and Brass Ensemble bring to life festive music from the medieval era through the Baroque, including works by Gabrieli, Palestrina, Josquin, Praetorius, and many more. Secure seats early for always sold-out performances of inspiring music in Chicago’s most beautiful spaces.
Tenor Spencer Greene is a dynamic and expressive performer. A recent MM graduate of Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music, he is quickly establishing himself in the tenor repertoire after initial training as a baritone.
He has sung a wide range of roles, including: Figaro in The Barber of Seville, Tanzmeister/Brighella in Ariadne auf Naxos, Danilo in Die Lustige Witwe, Sid in Albert Herring, the title role in Gianni Schicchi, Vater in Hansel und Gretel, Max in Le Chalet, the Emperor in Der Kaiser von Atlantis, Belcore in L’Elisir d’Amore, The Pilot in The Little Prince, Nick Bottom in The Fairy Queen, and Cadmus in Semele. Additionally, he has covered the roles of Alfredo with Festival Opera and Eisenstein with Cedar Rapids Opera.
Upcoming engagements include Oronte in Festival Opera's Alcina and the OPERA Iowa tour, where he will perform the roles of Dandini in The Billy Goats Gruff and Prince in Cinderella, as well as performing recitals and leading masterclasses across Iowa.
Spencer’s awards include a district win in the 2024 Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition and an encouragement award in 2025. Critics have praised his “flexible, expressive voice” and physicality on stage.
Tenor Spencer Greene is a graduate of Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music. A district winner of the 2024 Laffont Competition, Greene has been praised by critics for his “flexible, expressive voice” and “adroit singing.” His roles have included the Tanzmeister in Ariadne auf Naxos, Danilo in Die Lustige Witwe, and Sid in Albert Herring. He is a chorus member with Florentine Opera, Music of the Baroque, and the Grant Park Music Festival.
Johann Strauss's effervescent operetta enters a realm of luck, luxury, and laughter as Cedar Rapids Opera’s mainstage January 2026 production. Die Fledermaus plunges the audience into a world of chance and intrigue, where fortunes—and secrets—are gambled away. Prince Orlofsky’s soirée becomes a grand night filled with masked players, shimmering gowns, and a live orchestra bringing the atmosphere to life.
Principal Guest Conductor Nicholas Kraemer directs this decades-long Chicago tradition for the very first time. The Chorus and Brass Ensemble bring to life festive music from the medieval era through the Baroque, including works by Gabrieli, Palestrina, Josquin, Praetorius, and many more. Secure seats early for always sold-out performances of inspiring music in Chicago’s most beautiful spaces.
Tenor Spencer Greene is a dynamic and expressive performer. A recent MM graduate of Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music, he is quickly establishing himself in the tenor repertoire after initial training as a baritone.
He has sung a wide range of roles, including: Figaro in The Barber of Seville, Tanzmeister/Brighella in Ariadne auf Naxos, Danilo in Die Lustige Witwe, Sid in Albert Herring, the title role in Gianni Schicchi, Vater in Hansel und Gretel, Max in Le Chalet, the Emperor in Der Kaiser von Atlantis, Belcore in L’Elisir d’Amore, The Pilot in The Little Prince, Nick Bottom in The Fairy Queen, and Cadmus in Semele. Additionally, he has covered the roles of Alfredo with Festival Opera and Eisenstein with Cedar Rapids Opera.
Upcoming engagements include Oronte in Festival Opera's Alcina and the OPERA Iowa tour, where he will perform the roles of Dandini in The Billy Goats Gruff and Prince in Cinderella, as well as performing recitals and leading masterclasses across Iowa.
Spencer’s awards include a district win in the 2024 Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition and an encouragement award in 2025. Critics have praised his “flexible, expressive voice” and physicality on stage.
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