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Nicholas Garza

Countertenor

About Nicholas Garza

Characterized by The Dallas Morning News as a "countertenor full and fluent, glowing on top, dispensed with the loveliest legato," Nicholas Garza has been hailed for intimate, engaging performances across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

An early music specialist, Garza has performed with ensembles including Ars Lyrica, the Chicago Arts Orchestra, ensemble viii, Bach Akademie Charlotte, Spire Ensemble, The Oklahoma Bach Choir and Soloists, La folia, Austin Baroque Orchestra, Tactus, and Mountainside Baroque.

Working with noted singer and conductor Simon Carrington, Garza was twice a singing fellow at the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival of Yale University; additional festival credits include the International Cervantino, Victoria Bach, Big Moose Bach, Hawaii Performing Arts, and Bach Akademie Charlotte festivals. 

A frequent performer with the American Baroque Opera Company, Garza has sung roles including the Sorceress in Purcell's Dido and Aeneas, Ruggiero in Handel's Alcina, Cortez in Vivaldi's Montezuma, and Rinaldo in Handel's Rinaldo. He also appears regularly with the Dallas Bach Society, Orpheus Chamber Singers, Orchestra of New Spain, and Incarnatus.

A Harlingen, Texas native, Garza studied at the University of Texas at Arlington under Jing Ling-Tam and David Grogan.

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Franz Tunder - Salve Mi Jesu  Nicholas Garza, Countertenor SD 480p

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Buxtehude - Klaglied Elegy, BuxWV 76

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"Wayward sisters" performed by Nicholas Garza from Ars Lyrica Houston's Dido and Aeneas

"Wayward sisters" performed by Nicholas Garza from Ars Lyrica Houston's Dido and Aeneas

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Upcoming Events

  •  Choral Arts Philadelphia - Monteverdi Vespers of 1610
     Choral Arts Philadelphia - Monteverdi Vespers of 1610
    Sun, Dec 31
    Philadelphia
    Dec 31, 2023, 7:00 PM – Jan 01, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Philadelphia, 19 S 38th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
    Dec 31, 2023, 7:00 PM – Jan 01, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Philadelphia, 19 S 38th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
    NYE Celebration performance
  • Bach at Christmas
    Bach at Christmas
    Sat, Dec 09
    Tulsa
    Dec 09, 2023, 7:00 PM – Dec 10, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Tulsa, 4200 S Atlanta Pl, Tulsa, OK 74105, USA
    Dec 09, 2023, 7:00 PM – Dec 10, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Tulsa, 4200 S Atlanta Pl, Tulsa, OK 74105, USA
    Oklahoma Bach Choir and Orchestra's Christmas concert
  • Arts on Alexander
    Arts on Alexander
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Dec 02
    Austin
    Dec 02, 2023, 7:00 PM – Dec 03, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Austin, 2111 Alexander Ave, Austin, TX 78722, USA
    Dec 02, 2023, 7:00 PM – Dec 03, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Austin, 2111 Alexander Ave, Austin, TX 78722, USA
    Festival of Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi
  • Eccles - Semele
    Eccles - Semele
    Sat, Nov 18
    Location is TBD
    Nov 18, 2023, 8:00 PM – Nov 19, 2023, 10:40 PM
    Location is TBD
    Nov 18, 2023, 8:00 PM – Nov 19, 2023, 10:40 PM
    Location is TBD
    American Baroque Opera Season Opener
  • Lafayette Musicians
    Lafayette Musicians
    Sat, Nov 11
    Dallas
    Nov 11, 2023, 7:00 PM – Nov 12, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Dallas, 5500 Swiss Ave, Dallas, TX 75214, USA
    Nov 11, 2023, 7:00 PM – Nov 12, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Dallas, 5500 Swiss Ave, Dallas, TX 75214, USA
    Renaissance motets with Lafayette Musicians
  • Incarnatus
    Incarnatus
    Fri, Nov 10
    Dallas
    Nov 10, 2023, 7:00 PM – Nov 11, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Dallas, 3966 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204, USA
    Nov 10, 2023, 7:00 PM – Nov 11, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Dallas, 3966 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204, USA
    Incarnatus season opener
  • ensemble viii
    ensemble viii
    Fri, Oct 13
    Austin
    Oct 13, 2023, 7:00 PM – Oct 14, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Austin, 7601 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757, USA
    Oct 13, 2023, 7:00 PM – Oct 14, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Austin, 7601 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757, USA
    Season Opener for ensemble viii featuring music of the Italian Baroque era.
  • Considering Matthew Shepard - Spire Chamber Ensemble
    Considering Matthew Shepard - Spire Chamber Ensemble
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 07
    Kansas City
    Oct 07, 2023, 7:00 PM – Oct 08, 2023, 9:00 PM
    Kansas City, 6101 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64113, USA
    Oct 07, 2023, 7:00 PM – Oct 08, 2023, 9:00 PM
    Kansas City, 6101 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64113, USA
    Semi staged production of Craig Hella Johnson's beloved work.
  • Ensemble Iona Debut Performance
    Ensemble Iona Debut Performance
    Sat, Sep 30
    Fort Worth
    Sep 30, 2023, 7:00 PM – Oct 01, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Fort Worth, 2700 McPherson Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76109, USA
    Sep 30, 2023, 7:00 PM – Oct 01, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Fort Worth, 2700 McPherson Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76109, USA
    Fort Worth's premiere vocal ensemble makes their debut on September 30, 2023 at 7 pm at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, Fort Worth
  • Handel's Messiah, Dallas Bach Society
    Handel's Messiah, Dallas Bach Society
    Thu, Dec 22
    Meyerson Symphony Center
    Dec 22, 2022, 7:00 PM
    Meyerson Symphony Center , 2301 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
    Dec 22, 2022, 7:00 PM
    Meyerson Symphony Center , 2301 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
    Nicholas joins Dallas Bach Society as alto soloist in Handel's Messiah. www.dallasbach.org for tickets
  • Handel's Messiah, Spire Chamber Ensemble
    Handel's Messiah, Spire Chamber Ensemble
    Tue, Dec 20
    Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center
    Dec 20, 2022, 7:00 PM
    Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center , 1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
    Dec 20, 2022, 7:00 PM
    Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center , 1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
    Nicholas joins Spire as an alto soloist and chorus member in a performance of Handel's Messiah that's not to be missed! www.spirechamberensemble.org for tickets.
  • Handel's Messiah, Spire Chamber Ensemble
    Handel's Messiah, Spire Chamber Ensemble
    Mon, Dec 19
    Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    Dec 19, 2022, 7:00 PM CST
    Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts , 1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
    Dec 19, 2022, 7:00 PM CST
    Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts , 1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
    Nicholas joins Spire as an alto soloist and chorus member.
  • Simple Gifts - Sounds of the season for harp and choir,  ensemble viii
    Simple Gifts - Sounds of the season for harp and choir,  ensemble viii
    Fri, Dec 16
    Our Redeemer Presbyterian
    Dec 16, 2022, 7:30 PM
    Our Redeemer Presbyterian , 2111 Alexander Ave, Austin, TX 78722, USA
    Dec 16, 2022, 7:30 PM
    Our Redeemer Presbyterian , 2111 Alexander Ave, Austin, TX 78722, USA
    Nicholas joins the amazing ensemble viii for a program of Britten, Rutter, and Conte
  • Handel's Messiah, Oklahoma Bach Choir
    Handel's Messiah, Oklahoma Bach Choir
    Sat, Dec 03
    St. John Episcopal Church
    Dec 03, 2022, 3:00 PM
    St. John Episcopal Church , 4200 S Atlanta Pl, Tulsa, OK 74105, USA
    Dec 03, 2022, 3:00 PM
    St. John Episcopal Church , 4200 S Atlanta Pl, Tulsa, OK 74105, USA
    Second performance of Handel's Messiah
  • Handel's Messiah, Oklahoma Bach Choir
    Handel's Messiah, Oklahoma Bach Choir
    Fri, Dec 02
    Tulsa
    Dec 02, 2022, 7:00 PM
    Tulsa, 4200 S Atlanta Pl, Tulsa, OK 74105, USA
    Dec 02, 2022, 7:00 PM
    Tulsa, 4200 S Atlanta Pl, Tulsa, OK 74105, USA
    Nicholas joins the Oklahoma Bach Choir as alto soloist in Handel's Messiah.
  • Sat, Nov 12
    Rochester
    Nov 12, 2022, 7:30 PM
    Rochester, 17 S Fitzhugh St, Rochester, NY 14614, USA
    Nov 12, 2022, 7:30 PM
    Rochester, 17 S Fitzhugh St, Rochester, NY 14614, USA
    Nicholas joins Publick Musick for the first time with a program of music by Tunder, Buxtehude, Pachelbel, and more!
  • Our Hands, Spire Chamber Ensemble
    Our Hands, Spire Chamber Ensemble
    Sun, Oct 30
    Kansas City
    Oct 30, 2022, 7:00 PM
    Kansas City, 1307 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA
    Oct 30, 2022, 7:00 PM
    Kansas City, 1307 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA
    Second concert with Spire Chamber Ensemble. www.spirechamberensemble.org for tickets.
  • Our Hands, Spire Chamber Ensemble
    Our Hands, Spire Chamber Ensemble
    Sat, Oct 29
    Topeka
    Oct 29, 2022, 7:00 PM
    Topeka, 701 SW 8th Ave, Topeka, KS 66603, USA
    Oct 29, 2022, 7:00 PM
    Topeka, 701 SW 8th Ave, Topeka, KS 66603, USA
    Nicholas joins Spire Chamber Ensemble, Ben Spalding, conductor, for a program of contemporary choral works. www.spirechamberensemble.org for tickets

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