BEATNIKBARITONE
MICHAEL PISTORIO
'His magnificent voice echoed with
conviction and power'
U P N E X T
Recital Debut
LOVING YOU
A Broadway revue of the ups, downs,
and in-betweens of love and marriage.
Following their recent successes in Eric Whitacre's The Gift of the Magi and Jake Heggie's Dead Man Walking, Michael Pistorio joins award winning soprano, Rachel Sitomer for their debut recital program; Loving You is performed with pianist Xin Wu for the residents of Lutheran Village at Millers Grant in Ellicott City, MD.
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ABOUT
Michael Pistorio, lyric baritone
Hailed as "vocally and dramatically stirring," baritone Michael Pistorio blends his magnificent voice with intimate drama, making him an audience favorite.
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In recent seasons, Michael has been praised for his for his interpretations of American operatic repertoire. His performance as the titular Tartuffe by Kirke Mechem was called a "standout" by Parterre Box for both his singing and acting. Michael was also praised for his performance as Joseph De Rocher in Dead Man Walking (J. Heggie) which DCTheatreArts noted "the defiance and fear" in his portrayal. Additional American opera and solo credits include the Mid-Atlantic premiere of Eric Whitacre's new Christmas chamber-opera The Gift of the Magi, The Fence & Cantor in Hella Johnson's Considering Matthew Shepherd , Top in Copland's The Tender Land, John in Menotti's The Consul, among others.
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​​Equally at home on the concert stage, Michael has performed as a solo Guest Artist with the Heritage Signature Chorale and HSC Chamber Singers, was a Paul M Angell Foundation Emerging Artist with Bach in Baltimore, and debuted with the St. Bartholomew Concert Series under conductor Ted Davis. The '25-'26 season also saw the launch of his debut solo recital initiative A Walk With Nature, with collaborative pianist Benjamin Touzeau.
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In addition to performing, Michael continues his work as a Teaching Artist, providing workshops and masterclasses to students and volunteer choirs, and maintains a private voice studio for teens and adults.
TEACHING ARTIST
In addition to his work as a performer, Michael is also a reputable Teaching Artist, providing clinics and workshops to student choirs, avocational adult ensembles, and individual sessions through his private voice studio. Students under Michael's guidance have claimed top prizes at NATS Auditions (college) and State Festivals (high school), gained admission to major US conservatories, and performed in Off-Broadway productions, as well as local school and community theatre productions.
Choral Masterclasses
Workshops, Masterclasses, and Clinics are available for student, amateur, and professional vocal ensembles. Topics include liturgical singing, foreign language diction, vocal technique, and ensemble performance.
Voice Instructor
One-on-one sessions customized to focus exclusively on your singing goals! Private Lessons are perfect if you're looking to/for:
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Feel more confident singing
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Expanding singing range
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Improving vocal quality & stamina
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Audition prep
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Music Coaching
Lecture Performances
Open to all ages and skill levels, a brief performance of classical repertoire is followed by an in-depth discussion of singing and the vocal arts. Topics include communication & foreign language diction, vocal performance, professional development and training, avocational performance, and audition workshops.
MEDIA
All presentations were performed in front of a live audience
Les Pêcheur de Perles
G. Bizet
L'orage s'est calmé!
Sirapat Jittapirom, piano
Charm City Opera Retreat
Take My Mother Home
Son of Man
H. Johnson
Kathi Hiett, piano
Glen Burnie United Methodist Church
Hai gía vinta la causá... Vedrò mentr'io sospiro
Le Nozze di Figaro
W.A. Mozart
Sirapat Jittapirom, piano
An Die Musik
Baltimore, MD
A Walk
With Nature
A Community Recital
​​​A Walk With Nature is the debut solo recital initiative by baritone, Michael Pistorio. It's blend of introspective classical vocal repertoire with nostalgic Broadway favorites makes it a memorable performance for all ages!
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Michael believes passionately in the accessibility and affordability of live classical music performance. This program is perfect for local concert series, assisted living communities, and private events. ​​​
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A Walk With Nature is available for booking.
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