Reese, James

James Reese

“A shining tenor,” (New York Classical Review) James Reese delivers dynamic performances that facilitate intimate connections between audiences and the art, with a voice the Washington Post calls “bright, agile, and full of heart.” James maintains close relationships with many of the finest period ensembles in North America, including Philharmonia Baroque, Tafelmusik, the American Bach Soloists, The Sebastians, the Washington Bach Consort and the Boston Early Music Festival.  In 2023 James won a GRAMMY award as a soloist on Born, released by The Crossing, singing the music of Edie Hill.  Praise for James' singing have called his performances "captivating" (Broad Street Review) and "splendid." (San Francisco Chronicle) An active recitalist, Reese collaborates with pianist Daniel Overly in song programs, particularly lieder of Franz Schubert and Hugo Wolf. He also performs regularly with lutenist and theorbist Brandon Acker, presenting programs of French air de cour and other early song. He lives with his wife Natalie in Philadelphia.

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