Above photo by Gerry Szymanski
S Joshua Sheppard
One of America’s most promising young bass-baritones, S Joshua Sheppard is known for his ability to bring both power and sensitivity into his singing. His consistency, expressivity, and charisma inspire his operatic appearances and recordings.
Canti Dell’Eclisse
By Bernard Rands
This 30 minute concerto for bass voice was performed in honor of Bernard Rands’s 90th birthday. Featuring Maestro Brad Lubman, Bartione S Joshua Sheppard, and the Musica Nova Ensemble.
A Sea Symphony
By Ralph Vaughan Williams
Featuring the Eastman Philharmonia, Eastman-Rochester Chorus, Eastman Chorale, William Weinert (conductor), Sofia Scattarreggia (soprano) and S Joshua Sheppard (baritone). April 28th, 2023.
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If Ever I Would Leave You from Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot. Baritone S Joshua Sheppard and Pianist William Shi
A Doctoral Recital
S Joshua Sheppard’s performed in his first DMA Recital in Kilbourn Hall at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY on October 1, 2023. This hour long performance features works by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Hugo Wolf, Vincenzo Bellini, Gerald Finzi and Frederick Loewe. Joshua was accompanied on stage by pianist William Shi.
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Daniel J. Kushner, Rochester City News
“Sung with resonance and refreshing lyricism.”
Craig Rutenberg