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Andrew W. Potter

Lyric Basso

About

My Biography

Andrew Potter, bass has garnered increasing demand across the country for his larger than life stage presence and voice to match. Of his recent performance in L’elisir d’amore, Opera Today hailed, “With his huge, all‐encompassing bass voice and precise comic timing he nearly stole the show.”

This past season, Andrew has been one of the lucky ones to be able to continue to perform, in addition to a series of virtual concerts, he joined Opera Santa Barbara as the title role in Don Pasquale, Pacific Opera Project as Sam in Trouble in Tahiti, and Southern Illinois Festival for Covid fan Tutte.  Next, he will perform Simone in Gianni Schicchi as well as Pastor Avery in Tobias Picker’s Emmeline with Tulsa Opera, Il Commendatore in Don Giovanni with Indianapolis Opera, René, King of Provence in Iolanta with Pacific Opera Project, and Sparafucile in Rigoletto with Orlando Opera.

2022/23 Schedule

Don Basilio

Pacific Opera Project

2023

Il Barbiere di Siviglia

August 25

Angelotti

Dallas Opera

2023

Tosca

October 13, 15, 18, & 21

Il Commendatore

Vero Beach Opera

2024

Don Giovanni

January 7

Ferrando

Opera Santa Barbara

2024

Il Trovatore

February 9 & 11

Quince

Atlanta Opera

2024

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

March 2, 5, 8, & 10

Hunding (Cover)

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra 

2024

Die Walküre

April  19, 20, & 21

Harašta

Detroit Opera

2024

The Cunning Little Vixen

May 11, 17, & 19

Baron Ochs (cover)

Paul (cover)

The Santa Fe Opera

2024

Der Rosenkavalier
The Righteous

July 13 – August 15

Reviews

Here’s what’s in the press.

“...Andrew Potter’s Sarastro was everything one could wish..."

“Andrew Potter’s Sarastro was everything one could wish, his darkly sonorous, rolling bass the exact fit for his imposing music.”

– Opera Today

"...fly in Andrew Potter to play the Commendatore..."

“Here is a suggestion for every Don Giovanni production in the world: fly in Andrew Potter to play the Commendatore. It’s perfect casting, especially in the scene where he’s a statue that comes to life. His earthshaking basso is as big as his 6’10” frame. And when he enters in a smoke-filled, backlit haze you can understand why Giovanni, Leporello, and everyone in the audience, would be scared to death.”

– Schmopera

"...a bottomless bass voice."

“Andrew Potter, as Dr. Dulcamara, is tall, tall, towering dramatically over the rest of the cast. He has a powerful bottomless bass voice. (One almost needs a bathysphere to follow him as he plunges that word “eccelente” down to the depths.) He also has wonderful comic gifts.”
– Broadway World

"The guy owns the stage..."

“As Faust’s antagonist Mephistopheles (read “devil”), bass Andrew Potter combines a virile yet spry stage presence with sturdy, responsive and infectious singing. The guy owns the stage, as any good Satan (pardon the oxymoron) must.”

– The Connecticut Day

"His voice is perfect for the villain role..."

“Baritone Potter as Scarpia swaggered about as the villain, relishing the mental torture he put Tosca through in his menacing aria that translates as “Yes, they say I am venal.” His voice is perfect for the villain role, and he used his tall, lanky frame to full advantage in the seduction scene.”

– The Connecticut Day

"...sonorous bass is especially musical..."

Hunding, Sieglinde’s barbaric husband, was sung by Andrew Potter. He is imposing in stature, and his sonorous bass is especially musical in its colors and contrasts. The role is not especially large even in uncut productions, but he made the most of his opportunities, and in his hands the part was believably dramatic and rightfully fearsome rather than repugnant.”

– Pittsburgh in the Round

Experience

Performance History

Performances

Roles

Cups of Coffee

Years

Work

Some Recent Work

The Mullah

A Thousand Splendid Suns, Seattle Opera, 2023

King René

Iolanta, Pacific Opera Project, 2022

Vodník

Rusalka, Portland Opera, 2023

Sarastro

The Magic Flute, Eugene Opera, 2022

Media

Gallery

Whether you’re looking for photos, video, or audio, there’s a little bit of everything on my media page. Have a look and listen, then reach out for booking inquiries!

Contact Me

Get In Touch

I’d love to talk with you about collaborating on your next project! Please don’t hesitate to reach out with inquiries or scheduling questions. 

Reach out to my management 

UIA Talent Acency