Mark Hernandez has been active in music and theater for over sixteen years. A versatile performer, he has sung a range of roles, spanning both tenor and baritone repertoire. Opera News has acclaimed him for his "winning physicality and unceasing attention to character, anchored by secure, attractive vocalism," and the San Francisco Chronicle has described his voice as "burnished gold.” Other critics have called him “top drawer” (Talkin Broadway), “a strong and rich tenor” (San Francisco Bay Times), and “a marvelous singer as well as a splendid actor” (Napa News).

He has performed dozens of roles with Northern California companies such as Berkeley Opera, Cinnabar, Lamplighters, Mendocino Music Festival, Music Theater Collaborative, Pocket Opera, Thick Description, and West Bay Opera, to name a few. In addition, he has worked for San Francisco Opera for several seasons as a member of the Extra Chorus and a teaching artist.

An avid performer of contemporary music, Mr. Hernandez has worked with several composers on their works, including Hector Armienta (
River of Women/La Llorona, Z, both world premieres), David Conte (America Tropical, Firebird Motel, The Dreamers, The Passion of Rita St. James, all world premieres), Myron Fink (The Conquistador), Gordon Getty (Plump Jack), Carla Lucero (Wuornos, Sor Juana), Henry Mollicone (Emperor Norton, The Face on the Barroom Floor), Lisa Prosek (Trap Door, world premiere), and Conrad Susa (Transformations). In addition, he has commissioned and premiered three works from composer David Garner.

Since 1993, Mr. Hernandez has annually appeared as a soloist with Conjunto Nuevo Mundo and Coro Hispano de San Francisco performing a variety of music, including classical and folk, from the Spanish-speaking world. In addition, he has given several recitals prominently or entirely featuring Spanish-language repertoire, including the four part Canciones clásicas series presented by Old First Concerts.

Vital Statistics
Range: B-flat 2 to B-flat 4
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 200 lbs.
Hair: Black (shaved)
Eyes: Brown

Union Affiliation
American Guild of Musical Artists
• Board of Governors, Chorister (2008-2011)
• Area Committee, San Francisco (since 2007)
• Shop Delegate, San Francisco Opera Chorus (2007)
• Member (since 2000)