An Interview With Quinn Kelsey

Quinn Kamakanalani Kelsey sang in his first opera, Verdi’s Aida, at 13 years old, as a 1st tenor in the priests’ chorus. 34 years later, he is the king of Verdi baritones and singing the Ethiopian king Amonasro in the Met’s starry new production of Aida. Even the reviewers who panned the production heaped praise on Quinn, with the Washington Post saying that he “made an Amonasro of enchanting depth.” He took the time out of his crowded schedule to answer questions before Aida opened on New Year’s Eve.

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