Mr. Schaldenbrand joined the MET Chorus after a distinguished international career singing with some of the world's leading opera houses.

He is a former Lindemann Young Artist and winner of the Met National Council Auditions, making his debut as Silvano in Un ballo in maschera and singing a total of 267 performances. Mr. Schaldenbrand also appeared on the Met stage in the roles of Schaunard (La bohème), Guglielmo (Cosi fan tutte), and Albert (Werther).

Hometown: Farmington, Michigan

Met Debut: 1992