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Link is a native of North Carolina and made his operatic debut with the Opera Company of North Carolina’s (OCNC) 2002 production of La Traviata-- conducted by Maestro Daniel Beckwith--appearing with the opera chorus and in the part of the Commissionaire in Act II. Tom has appeared in many OCNC productions including Samson et Dalila, Turandot, Merry Widow , Tosca, Il Barbiere di Sivilgia, and La Boheme.

Tom has sung the roles of Betto di Signa in Capital Opera’s 2004 Gianni Schicchi, Blackbeard Teach in Longleaf Opera’s 2005 Devil and Daniel Webster, the Jailer in OCNC’s 2005 Tosca , Antonio in Capitol Opera’s 2005 Le Nozze di Figaro, and as Nicholas in Longleaf Opera’s 2006 Vanessa. The Classical Voice of NC said: "Thomas Link made much of the role of the Nicholas, The Major Domo. His caressing of ladies’ furs and poignant lamenting of women beyond his social station was well done." Link performed the role of The Bonze in Capital Opera's critically acclaimed production of "Madama Butterfly" in May 2007. The Raleigh News & Observer opera critic describing the production noted that "...Additional assets included Tom Link's fierce Bonze..." In October of 2007 Tom appeared as Dr. Grenvil in Capital Opera's equally celebrated production of La Traviata.

On October 17 and 19, 2008, Link appeared in Capital Opera's production of Bizet's Carmen in the role of Zuniga. Classical Voice of NC said: " Capital Opera Raleigh's fine cast, particularly the principal singers, possessed the ability to make Carmen an exciting experience for the large appreciative audience. ... and I commend the performance of ... Thomas E. Link (Zuniga)."

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Link studies with renowned soprano Elizabeth Linnartz and Metropolitan Opera star Christine Weidinger. Link has been a featured peformer in Weidinger Studio Opera performances including the recent "Grand Ol' Opera" production with Ken Smith and "A Night at the Opera" in July 2008.

Link won the National Association of Teachers of Singing Mid-Atlantic Regional Competition’s 1st Prize for the Classical Division in April of 2006 -- and was a prize winner and finalist in the 2004, 2005, 2006 North Carolina state competitions.

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CONTACT Info:

Thomas (Tom) Emerson Link | basso cantante, B1 - F4 | Durham, North Carolina

(919) 383-4586: Home | (919) 672-7891: Mobile | email: link.tom@epa.gov

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Publicity Photos

Performance Photos

Detailed Resume

Backstage Photos from 2002-2008 Opera Performances

Colleagues

Thomas Link Paintings

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