“Neil Nelson’s showed a powerful bass-baritone and striking stage presence...”
Neil Nelson is a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music. With a commanding bass-baritone sound, Neil's voice has captivated audiences both nationally and internationally. From the grand stages of the Tatarstan Opera Theatre in Russia to revered American companies such as Florida Grand Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, and Palm Beach Opera, his powerful performances leave a lasting impression.
Neil’s versatility shines not only in his operatic roles but also in oratorio and concert singing. He made a stunning debut as Porgy in Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess with the South Florida Symphony, and has performed with ensembles like Orchestra Miami, the Lynn Conservatory Orchestra, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. His recent performances include portraying The Emperor Claudio in Handel’s Agrippina and appearing as the bass soloist in Handel’s Messiah and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. Neil captivated the audience as the Sacristan in Puccini’s Tosca with Florida Grand Opera, the Dark Angel in Kurt Weill’s Road of Promise with Orchestra Miami, and as the bass soloist in Bruckner’s Te Deum with the South Florida Symphony.
Offstage, Neil enjoys fishing, spending time with his wife and daughters in South Florida, and giving back to his community as a mentor and a high school head football coach.
