SHELBY CONDRAY, bass

A Renaissance man of eclectic pursuits celebrated for possessing a vibrant bass voice as profound as his varied life experiences, SHELBY CONDRAY’s journey from rustic beginnings in the American heartland to the luminous stages of opera is a narrative of relentless pursuit and versatile excellence. His academic odyssey spanned the realms of chemical engineering, neuroscience, opera, and theology, earning him accolades and degrees from illustrious institutions such as CU-Boulder, Yale, and Boston University. His vocal prowess and charismatic stage presence have captivated audiences in performances from the historic locales of San Diego and Central City to the esteemed New York City Opera, and international jazz and gospel concerts in nations as diverse as Mongolia, Russia, and Cuba. His roles have been as varied as his life, from the roguish Don Alfonso performed in Barbados to the contemplative Colline performed in France. Shelby's commitment to humanity shines through his volunteer work and soul-stirring gospel performances such as those given in post-Katrina Biloxi, Mississippi, resonating his belief in the power of music to heal and transform. An author graced by the NY Times and an artist whose strokes are as eloquent as his voice (onelineink.com), Shelby also navigates the complex world of advanced mathematics software, showcasing a life as multifaceted as the roles he embodies on stage and reminding us that life, like his talent, need not be confined to a single octave.