The Tenor Redefining Tradition

Joshua Stewart’s blend of classical mastery and jazz flair transforms what a modern tenor can be.

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  • “Joshua Stewart, magnetic and majestic, as her lover and mentor Pelegrin, the space-station pilot who is, as he sings, From Nowhere and Tomorrow”

    Clare Stevens, The Stage, July 8, 2024

  • “Joshua Stewart as Pelegrin — the space pilot whose redemptive connection with Jo Ann became the true musical heart of this performance thanks to his glowing tenor.”

    John Allison, Opera, October 2024

  • “Joshua Stewart’s lustrous tenor rings out as Pelegrin, his sinuous duet with Chiejina the evening’s beating heart.”

    Clive Paget, The Guardian, July 8, 2024

  • “[…] the time-traveller Pelegrin (Joshua Stewart, a majestic, sunny presence). Stewart’s rapturous melismas as the Time Probe descends, and his subsequent meeting with Chiejina, were extraordinarily lovely.”

    Richard Bratby, The Spectator, July 20, 2024

  • “As Elijah Muhammad, Joshua Stewart stood out from the very first for his impressive clarion vocality. The voice sounded glorious in all registers, and especially in the top range, where the tessitura was challenging.”

    Erica Miner, Broadway World, February 25, 2024

  • “STRIKINGLY GOOD”

    Martin Kettle, The Guardian, September 30, 2016

  • “Joshua Stewart touches earth with beautiful muscularity as Pelegrin.”

    Simon Barrow, Edinburgh Music Review, July 16, 2024

  • “As “king of saxophone” Charlie Parker, New Orleans native Joshua Stewart’s clarion tenor projected superbly, with spot-on operatic placement from the low to high ranges and in some notable Mozartian flourishes, poignant soul style, and deftness. He handled the stratospheric tessitura and dramatic demands of this non-stop tour de force with such great proficiency that the audience practically raised the roof with their applause at the end.”

    Erica Miner, Bachtrack, February 23, 2020

  • “Joshua Stewart as Parker masterfully navigates the challenging score, adapting with jazzier vocals or powerful vibratos.”

    Crystal Paul, Seattle Times, February 25, 2020

  • “Singing in fluent bel canto as well as jazz styles, Stewart’s Parker was an ardent lover who reserved his greatest passion for music.”

    Maria Nockin, Operawire, November 12, 2018

65+ roles. 10 languages. 6 recordings.

From leading roles to acclaimed recordings, Joshua Stewart brings new vitality to every role he performs. Explore his journey through a rich collection of videos, photos, and recordings in our media section—where every performance tells a story.

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