Mark
Hernandez has been
performing professionally in music and theater since 1990.
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 appeared in dozens of roles with
Northern California companies such as Berkeley Opera,
Mendocino Music Festival, Pocket Opera, Thick Description,
and West Bay Opera, to name a few. In addition, he has sung
with the San Francisco Opera Chorus for several seasons.
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.
Mr. Hernandez is
active as a teaching artist, primarily with the San
Francisco Opera Guild, leading programming that helps young
people to understand and get excited by opera and
performance.
American Guild
of Musical Artists
• Member since 2000
• Member, San Francisco Area Committee since 2007
• Member, Board of Governors, Chorister (term expires 2011)
• Shop Delegate, San Francisco Opera (2007)
