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The Canadian bass, Christopher Mallory, joined the Caelis Academy Ensemble for J.S. Bach's Johannes-Passion BWV 245, reprising Pilatus (March 2021), which he had last performed in 2015 under Matthew Larkin's direction, with the Choirs of Christ Church Cathedral and sons Nic and Ben. (Both former head choristers continue to develop their musical talents, and Ben, a strong bass singer today, is featured as Peter in this special Caelis Academy Ensemble presentation.)
Christopher Mallory has been singing a diverse repertoire with a broad group of North American choirs, such as the JUNO-nominated Canadian Chamber Choir, the Capital Chamber Choir, the Kinara Ensemble, as well as the Saint Tikhon Choir and the PaTRAM Institute Male Choir, which have received Grammy nominations. On stage, he has been consistently acknowledged for his musical and acting talents, and applauded for his portrayal of many roles, notably Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, Leporello in W.A. Mozart's Don Giovanni and Bartolo in both G. Rossin's Il barbiere di Siviglia and W.A. Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro. His previous appearances with Caelis Academy Ensembles include Scrooge in its commission of Andrew Ager's A Christmas Carol, and Dr. Pangloss in scenes of Leonard Bernstein's Candide. |
