ARYEH NUSSBAUM COHEN
WRITTEN ON SKIN
Deustche Oper Berlin
MAY 4-20, 2025
Deutsche Oper Berlin| Berlin, Germany
Following the knockout local debut of Katie Mitchell's production of Benjamin's Written on Skin in Berlin, Aryeh returns to revive his acclaimed portrayal of The Boy/Angel at Deutsche Oper Berlin.
*withdrawn due to family obligation*
THE THREE COUNTERTENORS
Deustche Oper Berlin
APR 17, 2025
Deutsche Oper Berlin| Berlin, Germany
Countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, described by the New York Times as a "young star" and "consummate artist" and by the San Francisco Chronicle as "extravagantly gifted", is one of the most promising rising stars in the world of classical singing. With his house debut here as Boy and Angel in WRITTEN ON SKIN (a role in which he also returns to the Deutsche Oper Berlin in the 24/25 season), he has taken the hearts of Berlin audiences by storm. Experience him in this concert together with two other colleagues and listen to the greatest arias for the countertenor voice.
*withdrawn due to family obligation*
MESSIAH
Oratorio Society of New York
DEC 23, 2024
Carnegie Hall| New York City, NY
Aryeh returns to Carnegie Hall to perform in Handel's Messiah with the Oratorio Society of New York and Maestro Kent Tritle, in the group's 150th presentation of Handel's masterpiece.
FANNY AND ALEXANDER
La Monnaie De Munt
DEC 1-19, 2024
Theatre Royal de la Monnaie | Brussels, Belgium
Aryeh makes his debut at La Monnaie in Brussels in his first world premiere operatic production, Mikael Karlsson and Royce Vavrek's Fanny and Alexander. An all-star cast headed by Anne Sofie Von Otter and Thomas Hampson brings this dynamic adaptation of Ingmar Bergman's film to life, directed by the legendary Ivo Van Hove and conducted by Maestro Ariane Matiakh.
A GOLDEN NEW YEAR
The Century Club of California
SEPT 26, 2024
The Century Club of California | San Fransisco, CA
Aryeh’s JIVE (Jewish Innovative Voices & Experiences) series presents a vibrant program celebrating the Jewish New Year, including music from Britten, Sondheim, Gerald and Leonard Cohen, and a wide variety of Sephardic and Yiddish-language composers.
HANDEL & HASSE: IN PRAISE OF VIRTUE
Ars Lyrica Houston
SEP 20, 2024
Zilka Hall, The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts| Houston, TX
Aryeh returns to his dear collaborators at Ars Lyrica Houston with Maestro Matthew Dirst to perform Handel's glittering Splenda l’alba in oriente (HWV 166) and dramatic excerpts from Johann Adolph Hasse’s Marc-Antonio e Cleopatra, with soprano Hannah DePriest.
GIULIO CESARE
Glyndebourne
JUN - AUG 2024
Glyndebourne | East Sussex, UK
Aryeh returns to Glyndebourne in the title role of Handel's Giulio Cesare in Egitto, in Sir David McVicar's acclaimed production, led by Maestro Laurence Cummings.
BACH'S EASTER ORATORIO AND EASTER CANTATA
Apollo's Fire
APR 25 - 28, 2024
Federation Church | Chagrin Falls, OH
St. Raphael Catholic Church | Bay Village, OH
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church | Akron, OH
Church of the Gesu | University Heights, OH
Aryeh makes his Apollo's Fire debut, led by Maestro Jeannette Sorrel, in performances of Bach's Easter Oratorio and Easter Cantata.
DREAM OF GERONTIUS
Princeton University Glee Club
APR 19-20, 2024
Richardson Auditorium | Princeton, NJ
Aryeh returns to perform at his alma mater, Princeton University, for the first time since his graduation in 2015. He will sing the role of The Angel in Elgar's Dream of Gerontius for the first time in Princeton's annual Walter L. Nollner Memorial Concert.
DAYENU: A PASSOVER CELEBRATION
JIVE: Jewish Innovative Voices & Experiences
APR 9, 2024
The Century Club| San Francisco, CA
Aryeh co-launches a new Bay Area Jewish-themed concert series - JIVE: Jewish Innovative Voices & Experiences - with 'Dayenu.' This vibrant Passover celebration features music from the Prince of Egypt, and by Gerald Cohen, Samuel Barber, Robert Owens, Tom Cipullo, Ernest Bloch, and composers who were imprisoned during the Holocaust including Viktor Ullmann, Ilse Weber and Joseph Beer.
BACH'S MAGNIFICAT & EASTER ORATORIO
Cantata Collective
MAR 21, 2024
First Congregational Church | Berkeley, CA
Aryeh joins the Bay Area's Cantata Collective, led by Maestro Nic McGegan, for a performance of Bach's Magnificat and Easter Oratorio
CARMINA BURANA
Indianapolis Symphony
FEB 23 & 24, 2024
Hilbert Circle Theatre | Indianapolis, Indiana
Aryeh gives his first performances as the roasting swan in Orff's Carmina Burana, with the Indianapolis Symphony, led by Maestro Hans Graf.
WRITTEN ON SKIN
Deutsche Oper Berlin
JAN 27
FEB 1, 5, 9, 15, 2024
Deutsche Oper Berlin | Berlin, Germany
Aryeh makes his Deutsche Oper Berlin debut in his role debut as First Angel / The Boy in George Benjamin's contemporary masterpiece, Written on Skin. Katie Mitchell directs her acclaimed production, led by Maestro Marc Albrecht, as the production is presented in Berlin for the first time.
RODELINDA
The English Concert
DEC 10, 2023
Carnegie Hall | New York, NY
As part of an international tour of Handel's Rodelinda with The English Concert, led by Maestro Harry Bicket, Aryeh makes his Carnegie Hall debut, in his role debut as Unulfo.
RODELINDA
The English Concert
DEC 2, 2023
Saffron Hall | Saffron Walden, East of England
As part of an international tour of Handel's Rodelinda with The English Concert, led by Maestro Harry Bicket, Aryeh makes his Saffron Hall debut, in his role debut as Unulfo.
RODELINDA
The English Concert
NOV 28 2023
Incheon Arts Center | Seoul, South Korea
As part of an international tour of Handel's Rodelinda with The English Concert, led by Maestro Harry Bicket, Aryeh makes his Korean debut, in his role debut as Unulfo.
RODELINDA
The English Concert
NOV 26, 2023
Shanghai Concert Hall | Shanghai, China
As part of an international tour of Handel's Rodelinda with The English Concert, led by Maestro Harry Bicket, Aryeh makes his Chinese debut, in his role debut as Unulfo.
RODELINDA
The English Concert
NOV 21, 2023
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion | Los Angeles, CA
As part of an international tour of Handel's Rodelinda with The English Concert, led by Maestro Harry Bicket, Aryeh makes his Los Angeles Opera debut, in his role debut as Unulfo.
RODELINDA
The English Concert
NOV 19, 2023
Zellerbach Hall | Berkeley, CA
As part of an international tour of Handel's Rodelinda with The English Concert, led by Maestro Harry Bicket, Aryeh makes his Cal Performances debut, in his role debut as Unulfo.
ARYEH SINGS BACH
American Bach Soloists
NOV 3-6, 2023
St. Stephen's Church|Belvedere, CA
St. Mark's Episcopal Church|Berkeley, CA
St. Mark's Church|San Francisco, CA
Davis Community Church|Davis, CA
Aryeh returns to American Bach Soloists to perform two of Bach's most famous Cantatas for the first time, Ich Habe Genug (BWV 82) and Widerstehe doch der Sünde (BWV 54), led by Maestro Jeffrey Thomas.
THE THREE COUNTERTENORS
Teatro dell'Opera di Roma
OCT 20, 2023
Teatro Costanzi | Rome, Italy
Aryeh joins Raffaelle Pe and Carlo Vistoli for an exciting concert at the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, I Tre Controtenori, performing works by Handel, Vivaldi, Gluck, Porpora, and others, led by Maestro Rinaldo Alessandrini.
GIULIO CESARE IN EGITTO
Teatro dell'Opera di Roma
OCT 13, 15, 17, 19 & 21, 2023
Teatro Costanzi | Rome, Italy
Aryeh makes his Italian debut in Handel's Giulio Cesare in Egitto, making his role debut as Sesto in Damiano Michieletto's new production of Handel's masterpiece, led by Maestro Rinaldo Alessandrini.
A GOLDEN NEW YEAR
Taste of Talent
SEP 7, 2023
The Green Room | San Francisco, CA
Aryeh joins cherished San Francisco collaborators for an exciting concert celebrating the Jewish New Year, featuring works by Mahler, Verdi, Salamoni Rossi, Vaughan Williams and more.
SEMELE
Glyndebourne Festival
JUL 23 - AUG 26, 2023
Glyndebourne | Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Aryeh makes his role debut and Glyndebourne debut as Athamas in Handel's Semele in a new production directed by Adele Thomas, conducted by Maestro Václav Luks.
SAUL
Komische Oper Berlin
MAY 27, 30
JUN 1, 4, 10, 2023
Komische Oper Berlin | Berlin, Germany
Aryeh brings his acclaimed portrayal of David in Handel's Saul to Europe for the first time, debuting at Komische Oper Berlin in a new production by Axel Ranisch, conducted by Maestro David Bates.
SCHWABACHER DEBUT RECITAL
San Francisco Opera / Merola Opera Program
APRIL 12, 2023
Dianne and Tad Taube Atrium Theater at San Francisco Opera | San Francisco, CA
Aryeh returns to San Francisco Opera and the Merola Opera Program to present a Schwabacher Debut Recital with pianist Carrie-Ann Matheson. The program will feature a wide variety of repertoire, including works by Ravel, Quilter, Florence Price, H. Leslie Adams, Clara Schumann, Handel, Duparc, and Max Janowski.
LA CALISTO
Bayerische Staatsoper Munich
MAR 19, 23, 25 & 28, 2023
Bayerische Staatsoper | Munich, Germany
Aryeh makes his role debut as Endimione in David Alden's production of Cavalli's La Calisto in his debut at the Bayerische Staatsoper Munich, conducted by Maestro Christopher Moulds.
OPERALOHA
Kahilu Theatre
JAN 14, 2023
Kahilu Theatre | Waimea, Hawaii
Aryeh makes his Hawaiian debut in a recital of operatic favorites and lesser known gems, joined by baritone Efrain Solis and mezzo-soprano Alice Chung, and curated by pianist Ronny Michael Greenberg.
MESSIAH
American Bach Soloists
DEC 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18, 2022
Grace Cathedral | San Francisco, CA
Mondavi Center | Davis, CA
Green Music Center | Rohnert Park, CA
Aryeh returns to perform with American Bach Soloists, led by Maestro Jeffrey Thomas, as Alto soloist in their annual performances of Handel's Messiah, in San Francisco's Grace Cathedral, and around Northern California, in Davis and in Sonoma County.
MESSIAH
San Francisco Symphony
DEC 9 & 10, 2022
Davies Symphony Hall | San Francisco, CA
Aryeh returns to the San Francisco Symphony in their annual performances of Handel’s Messiah, led by Maestro Masaaki Suzuki.
MESSIAH
University of Michigan
DEC 3 & 4, 2022
Hill Auditorium| Ann Arbor, MI
Aryeh makes his Michigan debut in performances of Handel's Messiah with with the Ann Arbor Symphony under the auspices of the University Musical Society, led by Scott Hanoian.
RED PRIEST OF VENICE
Ars Lyrica Houston
NOV 12, 2022
Zilkha Hall | Houston, TX
Aryeh returns to continue his artistic collaboration with Ars Lyrica Houston and Maestro Matthew Dirst, performing an all-Vivaldi program that includes his setting of the Stabat Mater and selected operatic arias from Bajazet.
COUNTERTENOR FIREWORKS
Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia
NOV 6 & 7, 2022
Perelman Theater | Philadelphia, PA
Aryeh makes his Philadelphia debut in a solo program of works by Handel, Vivaldi, and Gluck, led by Maestro Geoffrey McDonald.
THEODORA
Philharmonia Baroque
OCT 20, 21, 22 & 23, 2022
Herbst Theatre | San Francisco, CA
First United Methodist Church | Palo Alto, CA
First Congregational Church | Berkeley, CA
Aryeh returns to Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra for his role debut as Didymus in Handel's Theodora, led by Maestro Richard Egarr.
JEPHTHA
Music of the Baroque
SEP 18 & 19, 2022
North Shore Center | Skokie, IL
Harris Theater | Chicago, IL
Aryeh makes his role debut as Hamor in Handel's Jephtha, in his Music of the Baroque debut, led by Maestra Dame Jane Glover.
JULIUS CAESAR
West Edge Opera
JUL 23, 31 & AUG 4, 2022
Scottish Rite Center | Oakland, California
Aryeh joins West Edge Opera for his first staged performances in the title role of Handel's Julius Caesar in a new production directed by Mark Streshinsky and conducted by Maestra Christine Brandes.
HAMLET
The Metropolitan Opera
MAY 13 - JUN 9, 2022
The Metropolitan Opera | New York, New York
Aryeh makes his Metropolitan Opera debut as Rosencrantz in the Met and U.S. premiere of Brett Dean's Hamlet, in Neil Armfield's acclaimed production, conducted by Maestro Nicholas Carter.
ST. JOHN PASSION
Cantata Collective
MAR 21, 2022
First Congregational Church | Berkeley, California
Aryeh joins the Bay Area's Cantata Collective for his first performance of Bach's St. John Passion, conducted by Maestro Nicholas McGegan.
CONCERT/
LECTURE
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
MAR 10, 2022
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco | San Francisco, California
Aryeh returns to Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra for a concert-lecture on the history of Jewish cantorial music.
MONTEVERDI
Opernhaus Zürich
JAN 15 - FEB 26, 2022
Opernhaus Zürich | Zürich, Switzerland
Aryeh makes his Opernhaus Zürich debut in a new collaboration with the Ballett Zürich. The world premiere project, set to the music of Monteverdi, is conducted by Maestro Riccardo Minasi and choreographed by Christian Spuck.
LE GRANDE MACABRE
Dutch Radio Filharmonisch Orkest
NOV 27, 2021
Concertgebouw | Amsterdam, Netherlands
Aryeh makes his Dutch and role debuts as Prince Go-Go in Ligeti's Le Grand Macabre at Amsterdam's famed Concertgebouw Concert Hall, with the Dutch Radio Filharmonisch Orkest led by Maestro James Gaffigan.
OPERA HITS CONCERTS
OCT 22, 24 & 30 2021
Winspear Opera House | Dallas, Texas
Aryeh returns to Dallas to perform works by Handel with the Dallas Opera Orchestra, led by Maestro Emmanuel Villaume.
The Dallas Opera
HERCULES
SEPT 24, 2021
Zilka Hall | Houston, Texas
Aryeh returns to continue his artistic collaboration with Ars Lyrica Houston and Maestro Matthew Dirst, in the title roles of two settings of the Hercules story - one by Handel, and one by Bach.
Ars Lyrica Houston
SEASON KICK-OFF CONCERT
OCT 16, 2021
Winspear Opera House | Dallas, Texas
Aryeh returns to Dallas to perform works by Handel with the Dallas Opera Orchestra, led by Maestro Emmanuel Villaume.
The Dallas Opera
GIULIO CESARE IN EGITO
SEPT 15, 2021
Tchaikovsky Concert Hall | Moscow, Russia
Aryeh makes his Russian and role debuts in the title role of Handel’s Giulio Cesare in Egitto with the Moscow Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Christopher Moulds.
Moscow Chamber Orchestra
LEAR
Staatsoper Hannover
MAY 22, 25
JUN 3, 9, 12, 18, 22, 26, 2021
Staatstheater Hannover| Hannover, Germany
**CANCELLED**
Aryeh makes his German debut as Edgar in Aribert Reimann’s Lear at the Staatsoper Hannover, in a new production directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins, conducted by Maestro Christoph Gedschold.
STABAT MATER
Orchestra de l‘Opera Royal
APR 2, 2021
Versailles Chapelle Royale| Versailles, France
**CANCELLED**
Aryeh returns to the Chateau de Versailles, performing the Pergolesi and Vivaldi settings of the Stabat Mater in the Versailles Chapelle Royale with the Orchestra de l‘Opera Royal.
RECITAL
Adelaide Festival
MAR 9, 2021
Festival Theater | Adelaide, Australia
Aryeh performs a solo recital as part of the 2021 Adelaide Festival, Australia's premiere performing arts festival. Accompanied by Russian-Australian pianist Konstantin Shamray, Aryeh presents a wonderfully diverse program. The recital will include works by Brahms, Quilter, Janowski, Ravel, Handel, Florence Price, Duparc, Cole Porter, and more.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Adelaide Festival
FEB 26, 28
MAR 2, 3, 2021
Festival Theater| Adelaide, Australia
Aryeh makes his Australian and role debuts as Oberon in Britten's A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Adelaide Festival, in Neil Armfield's acclaimed production, conducted by Maestro Paul Kildea.
STABAT MATER
Pergolesi & Vivaldi
Chateau de Versailles
APR 19 2020
Versailles Chapelle Royale | Versaille, France
**CANCELLED**
Aryeh makes his French debut at the Chateau de Versailles, performing the Pergolesi Stabat Mater and the Vivaldi Stabat Mater in the Versailles Chapelle Royale with the Orchestra de l‘Opera Royal, led by Maestro Marie Van Rhinj.
BACH GOES GREEK
Ars Lyrica Houston
MAY 16, 2020
Zilka Hall/Hobby Center for the Performing Arts| Houston, Texas
**CANCELLED**
Aryeh returns to join his dear colleagues at Ars Lyrica Houston for a staged performance of two Bach Cantatas, alongside a stellar cast of soloists, directed by Tara Faircloth, and conducted by Matthew Dirst.
RINALDO
The Glimmerglass Festival
JUL 12, 18, 31
AUG 8, 10, 13 & 18, 2020
Alice Busch Opera Theater| Cooperstown, New York
**CANCELLED**
Aryeh makes his role and house debuts as Goffredo in Handel’s Rinaldo at Glimmerglass Opera, conducted by Erin Yashima and directed by Louisa Proske.
HERCULES
Ars Lyrica Houston
OCT 24, 2020
Zilkha Hall | Houston, Texas
**POSTPONED**
Aryeh returns to continue his artistic collaboration with Ars Lyrica Houston and Maestro Matthew Dirst, in the title roles of two settings of the Hercules story - one by Handel, and one by Bach.
MESSIAH
Kansas City Symphony
DEC 4-6, 2020
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City, Missouri
**CANCELLED**
Aryeh makes his Kansas City Symphony debut in Handel’s Messiah, led by Maestro Patrick Quigley.
MESSIAH
Oratorio Society of New York
DEC 21, 2020
Carnegie Hall | New York, New York
**CANCELLED**
Aryeh makes his Carnegie Hall debut in Handel’s Messiah with the Oratorio Society of New York, led by Maestro Ken Tritle.
BAJAZET
Portland Opera
MAR 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 2020
Newmark Theater | Portland, Oregon
**CANCELLED**
Aryeh makes his Portland Opera and role debuts as Tamerlano in Vivaldi's Bajazet, conducted by Maestro Erin Helyard and directed by Chas Rader-Shieber.
CHICHESTER
PSALMS
Buffalo Philharmonic
FEB 8 & 9, 2020
Kleinhans Music Hall | Buffalo, New York
Aryeh makes his debut with the Buffalo Philharmonic in Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, under the baton of Maestro JoAnn Falletta - Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo, NY
MASTERCLASS
Buffalo Philharmonic
FEB 5, 2020
Clement House | Buffalo, New York
In advance of his BPO debut in Bernstein's Chichester Psalms, Aryeh leads a masterclass with local students from the Buffalo area.
ORPHEAN ENCHANTMENTS
American Bach Soloists
JAN 24, 25, 26, 27, 2020
St. Stephen's Church | Belvedere, California
First Congregational Church | Berkeley, California
St. Mark's Lutheran Church | San Francisco, California
Davis Community Church | Davis, California
Aryeh returns to his cherished collaborators at American Bach Soloists for a set of concerts that showcase him in works by Buxtehude, Hoffmann, J.C. Bach, and Vivaldi.
RECITAL
with JOHN CHURCHWELL
Epworth Community Concerts
JAN 12, 2019
Epworth United Methodist Church | Berkeley, California
Aryeh performs in recital with John Churchwell, Head of Music at San Francisco Opera, in a program that will include works by Brahms, Duparc, Ravel, Quilter, Howells, and more.
MESSIAH
Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
DEC 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2019
Basilica of Saint Mary | Minneapolis, Minnesota
Ordway Concert Hall | Downtown St. Paul, Minnesota
Aryeh makes his Minnesota debut in performances of Handel's Messiah with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, led by Maestro Jory Vinikour.
HANDEL'S MESSIAH
Alto Soloist
San Francisco Symphony
DEC 13, 14, 2019
Davies Symphony Hall | San Francisco, California
Aryeh makes his debut with the San Francisco Symphony in Handel's Messiah, under the baton of Maestro Ragnar Bohlin.
SAUL
David
Houston Grand Opera
OCT 25, 27
NOV 2, 5, 8, 2019
The Wortham Theater Center | Houston, Texas
Aryeh returns to Houston Grand Opera with his critically-acclaimed portrayal of David in Handel's Saul, in the American premiere of Barrie Kosky's heralded production of Handel's dramatic oratorio, conducted by HGO Artistic and Music Director Patrick Summers.
THE FUTURE IS NOW: ADLER FELLOWS CONCERT
San Francisco Opera
DEC 6, 2019
Herbst Theater | San Francisco, California
Aryeh appears in the final concert of the 2019 Adler Fellow season, ending his time as a San Francisco Opera Adler Fellow by performing works by Berlioz and Handel with the San Francisco Opera Orchestra.
OPERA IN THE PARK
Soloist
San Francisco Opera
SEP 8, 2019
Golden Gate Park | San Francisco, California
Aryeh performs "Ombra mai fu" from Handel's Serse with the San Francisco Opera Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Lawrence Renes, at San Francisco Opera's annual season-launch celebration in Golden Gate Park.
OPERALIA
Finalist
Operalia
JUL 21-26, 2019
National Theater | Prague, Czech Republic
Aryeh travels to Prague for Placido Domingo’s Operalia, the World Opera Competition, having been selected as one of this year’s 40 competitors.
ORLANDO
Medoro
San Francisco Opera
JUN 9, 15, 18, 20, 27, 2019