Calvet Young hails from Lawrence, Kansas, and recently graduated from the University of Kansas with his bachelor's of music degree in voice performance. Recently, Calvet has performed the roles of Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni and Vogelsang in The Impresario at the University of Kansas. In addition to his work at the University of Kansas, Calvet has also sung in the chorus for the Lyric Opera of Kansas City, most recently in Dead Man Walking. Calvet is currently a student of Dr. Genaro Mendez.
A two time participant in the Chautauqua Institution voice program, Calvet has had the opportunity to sing on recitals with Mikael Eliasen, Ricky Ian Gordon, and Craig Rutenberg. While at Chautauqua, he has studied with Marlena Malas, Spiro Malas, and Michael Dean.
Upcoming performances for Calvet include chorus work in Eugene Onegin, Rigoletto, and Joby Talbot's Everest, all at the Lyric Opera of Kansas City.
Photo credit: University of Kansas Theater