Taylan Reinhard Singer

My name is Taylan Reinhard, and I am an opera singer with over 28 years of stage experience in Europe. For fourteen years, I was a permanent member of the ensemble at the Graz Opera, and for almost ten summers, I sang as a soloist at the Bregenz Festival on the floating stage in front of audiences of up to 7,000. Over the course of my career, I have sung and acted in over 100 different roles and performed several thousand times. In addition to my operatic repertoire, I also interpret Latin music (Bossa Nova, Samba, Salsa, Rumba, Bachata), jazz, pop, chansons, oldies, and Broadway musicals – with a non-operatic timbre. Thanks to my many years of technical experience, I can flexibly adapt my voice to different styles. I sing in German, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Czech, Slovak, Russian, and Turkish. My voice is a tenor with a darker timbre and a wide range – capable of both soft, gentle tones and powerful, resonant notes, with strong, clear lows and highs. I am in very good physical condition, am used to singing one or two programs daily, and take careful care of my physical and vocal health. Education: Master of Arts & Master of Fine Arts in Singing, University of Music and Performing Arts Graz – graduated with distinction; Bachelor of Arts in Singing, Istanbul State Conservatory & University of Music and Performing Arts Graz – graduated with distinction. Additional training and masterclasses with Ulf Bästlein, Charles Spencer, Hilde Zadek, Gary Magby, Romualdo Savastano, Brigitte Fassbaender, and Carol Byers. Career & Engagements: Graz Opera – Ensemble Member (2005–2017); Bregenz Festival – Soloist (2015–2027, ongoing engagements). Roles in Turandot, Rigoletto, Madama Butterfly, Maria Stuarda, Mosè in Egitto, Nerone, La Traviata, etc.; Mörbisch Lake Festival, Bad Ischl Operetta Festival, and numerous other European stages. Awards: Prize – International Operetta Competition Wörthersee (2008); Prize – Hilde Zadek International Singing Competition (2005); Prize – Paula Salomon-Lindberg Song Competition (2007). Special Prize – Johannes Brahms Competition (Best Interpretation of a Modern Work) Winner of the North Frisian Song Prize (2005 & 2008) Artistic Profile & Repertoire Taylan Reinhard offers an exceptionally broad repertoire – from world-famous arias and operetta melodies to chansons, Broadway hits, and jazz standards, as well as pop, rock, and folk songs. He interprets each genre authentically in its respective musical style – with appropriate timbres, expressions, and great emotional depth. His performances can also include dance elements, theatrical presentations, humor, and interactive entertainment upon request. He creates tailor-made show programs that actively involve the audience – whether on stage, on the pool deck, or in other areas of a ship. As a multilingual artist, he can deliver introductions and speeches in various languages – clearly, naturally, and with great charm. Special skills: Strong acting and comedic skills; experience in choreographed shows, stage combat, and physical theatre; high physical and vocal stamina; spontaneous improvisation skills and audience interaction; quick learning of new programs and styles