Minnesota native Erik Nordstrom began the 2025/26 season at Wolf Trap Opera where he covered Guglielmo in Così fan tutte, as well as Lieutenant Gordon in Puts’ Silent Night. In September, he joined Pittsburgh Opera for his house and role debut as Cesare Angelotti in Puccini’s Tosca conducted by Antony Walker. In October, Nordstrom continued his residency with the company to cover Silvio in Pagliacci. The rest of the Pittsburgh Opera season features Nordstrom in the role of Ubaldo in Haydn’s Armida, as well as Imperial Commissioner and Sharpless(cover) in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. In the Summer of 2025, Erik joins the Glimmerglass Festival to sing Boatman in Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George. In the Fall, Nordstrom continues his residency with Pittsburgh Opera to sing Schaunard in Puccini’s La Bohème, followed by Hawkins Fuller in Spears’ Fellow Travelers.

Commended for his “indelible and fine-honed baritone,” Nordstrom has garnered success in multiple competitions, including both an encouragement award and a district win from the Metropolitan Opera Dominique and Eric Laffont competition, as well as first place in CCM’s Corbett Competition. Other Career highlights include the Baritone Soloist in Carmina Burana at Cincinnati’s Music Hall under Conducter Aik Kai Pung, and an upcoming Winterreise in winter 2025/26 with Pianist Dr. Maeve Berry.

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