Clayton Mathews (Tarquinius), Baritone, a native of St. Louis has been praised for his rich colorful tone and profound character interpretations. In 2005, he won the South Florida Chapter National Association of Teachers of Singing competition. He has performed professionally in opera companies across the US, including On Site Opera, Harlem Opera Theatre, Miami Lyric Opera, Riuniti Opera, Sunday Opera, and the Opera Project. Mr. Mathews’ most distinguished roles include Amonasro (Aida), and Don Alfonso (Cosi Fan Tutte). In 2012 he performed with the Miami Symphony Orchestra in an Opera Gala called A Night of Opera. He has also performed musical theatre roles such as Javert (Les Miserable) and Agwe (Once On This Island). Most recently, Mr. Mathews performed in George Gershwin’s opera Blue Monday as Mike at the legendary Cotton Club for On site Opera/Harlem Opera Theatre. He has also performed at the Manchester Music Festival closing concert “Rising Stars from the Metropolitan Opera”. Mr. Mathews holds a B.M in Voice Performance from Barry University and currently attends Rutgers University’s Opera Institute.