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SAMUEL JAMES DEWESE

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ABOUT

Dewese is possessed of an outgoing, golden personality, which effortlessly fills every corner of a large hall: he possesses his audience without making any apparent effort to do so.

-- Seen and Heard International

Trained in the Illinois heartland and in the heart of bustling London, the "rich and deep" (Shepherd Express) voice of American baritone Samuel James Dewese can now be experienced worldwide in operas, oratorios, and recitals exploring the rich and varied song repertoire.

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about SAMUEL

LISTEN

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Listen to more of Samuel's recent recordings, see press photos, production photos, and more

LISTEN
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ENGAGEMENTS

ENGAGEMENTS
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Finding My Voice

21 February 2025

Celebrating Black History Month, Samuel shares Finding My Voice: From LT to Lyric Opera with students at LTHS.

see website

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Blue

Nov–Dec 2024

Samuel returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago to cover the role of Policeman #3 in the Lyric premiere of Blue.

see website

Fancy Drinks

Ciao, Amore!

14 February 2025

Samuel brings Italian love songs to Acorvina Wines for an unforgettable live tasting event: Ciao, Amore!

19.30-23.00

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Lyric Unlimited

Oct–Nov 2024

Samuel returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago as Diego Rivera in Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World.

see website

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Love Songs

11 February 2025

Samuel and pianist Teresa Kang present Love Songs at Plymouth Place, bringing beautiful music to residents of La Grange.

19.15-20.30

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Fidelio

Sep–Oct 2024

Samuel joins Lyric Opera of Chicago in the chorus of Fidelio, the moving political thriller that is Beethoven's only opera.

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From local streets to international stages, follow Samuel's entire performance schedule: 2023 and beyond

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NARRATION

N A R R A T I O N

Always looking for new ways to use his voice, Samuel recently completed The Great Audiobook Adventure as a recipient of the Black Voices in Audiobooks Grant, sponsored by The Global Actor.

 

Keep watching this space for news of Samuel's first completed audiobooks as well as demos and information surrounding ongoing voiceover work.

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#abaritoneabroad

#abaritoneabroad

 

#abaritoneabroad is a collection of photos started on 16th September 2016, when Samuel James Dewese moved from Chicago, USA to London, UK. These images are all shot by Samuel on iPhone and feature sights and sounds from his journey outside the States. Follow #abaritoneabroad on Instagram and on Twitter.

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UPDATES

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Event invitations and quarterly updates.

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CONTACT

CONTACT

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