Complimented for his “virile and buzzy baritone,” MARK DIAMOND is highly sought after as a soloist in concert, opera, and recital repertoire. Highlights from his career include appearances at Houston Grand Opera, Seattle Opera, Opéra de Limoges, Théâtre de Caen, Opéra de Reims, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Glimmerglass Festival, Ars Lyrica Houston, Austin Opera, and more. As a champion of new music, Mr. Diamond has had the fortune of collaborating on numerous works by today’s leading composers, including world premieres by David Hanlon, Clint Borzoni, Daniel Knaggs, Mark Buller, Karim Al-Zand, and Daniel Smith. A native of Augusta, Georgia, Mr. Diamond holds degrees from Rice University, University of Houston, and Georgia Southern University, and is on the voice faculty at Baylor University.