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The American bass-baritone, Daniel Brakefield received his Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Western Illinois University; and his Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from California State University, East Bay.
On stage Daniel Brakefield has performed principal and supporting roles in W.A. Mozart's La Nozze di Figaro, Barbiere di Siviglia, W.A. Mozart's Die Zauberflöte, Gianni Schicchi, Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado, Last Romance, The Telephone, The Medium, Amahl and the Night Visitors, Gallantry, and Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel und Gretel. He has also performed as a soloist in performances of Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass, George Frideric Handel’s Messiah, J.S. Bach’s Mass in B minor BWV 232, L.v. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, and Ralph Vaughan Williams' Dona Nobis Pacem. During his time in the Bay Area, he has performed with the San San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Volti, Benedict XVI Institute, Cantare Con Vivo, Bang on a Can, and Cappella SF.
Daniel Brakefield has done recording work on the soundtrack for the Civilization video game franchise, as well as recording with Cappella SF on Timeless: Ten Centuries of Music and the Grammy-Nominated Mass Transmission: Choral Works by Mason Bates.
Daniel Brakefield is a Bay Area based bass-baritone and proud AGMA member who divides his time and work efforts between his greatest passions; food, cocktails, and music. He currently lives in Oakland, California. |
