Texas-based tenor Stephen Ash frequently performs as a soloist in opera, concert, and recital repertoire.  Most recently, he sang the role of the Evangelist in J.S. Bach's Weinachtsoratorium with Mercury Chamber Orchestra. On the opera stage, Stephen has recently performed solos with First Coast Opera, Heartland Opera, and Lone Star Lyric.   As a recitalist, Stephen specializes in German Lieder, performing major cycles including Dichterliebe and An die ferne Geliebte. 

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Stephen earned his Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor where he studied music education and voice performance.  He earned his Master of Music and DMA degrees from the University of Houston.  His doctoral studies focused on the songs of Franz Liszt, of which he is now a seasoned interpreter.  

 

As an educator and scholar, Stephen serves on the music faculty of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, where he enjoysteaching voice, opera, and musical theater, encouraging students, and lecturing on aesthetics and philosophy.

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Stephen especially enjoys singing with his lovely wife, Justine, who is herself a talented and excellent soprano.