James Reese
‘James Reese sings with a voice The Washington Post praises as “bright, agile, and full of heart.” Known for expressive immediacy and connection to text, he brings eloquence and intimacy to repertoire spanning from Bach to the present day. Reese has earned acclaim for performances described as “splendid” (San Francisco Chronicle) and “captivating” (Broad Street Review). This season he looks forward to appearances with the Grand Rapids Symphony, Tucson Symphony, and Victoria Symphony (Canada), as well as return engagements with Tafelmusik, Early Music Vancouver, and the Seattle Bach Festival. He is proud to be a frequent contributor to Philadelphia’s musical life, performing with Lyric Fest, Variant 6, the Philadelphia Bach Collective, the Gamut Bach Ensemble, The Crossing, Tempesta di Mare, and Piffaro. Reese is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music and holds a Master’s degree from the Yale School of Music. He lives in Fairmount with his wife Natalie and their sweet (if occasionally ill-tempered) dog, Ivy.