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Biography
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Countertenor Jerry Hinks, making his debut with Townsend
Opera as Orlofsky, has frequently performed with the Music of the Baroque in
Chicago with Tom Wickman including in Cesti’s Orontea as Corindo with Paul
Hillier in a concert of Purcell, Nicholas Kramer in Handel’s Dixit Dominus
and Robert Page in the annual Christmas Chorus and Brass concert. Mr. Hinks
made his debut in July 2000 to rave reviews in the title role of Julius
Ceasar at Utah Festival Opera Theatre. He has performed extensively in the
Midwest performing in such works as Bernstein's Chichester Psalms with the
Minnesota Orchestra (which he later reprised with the Venezuelan National
Youth Symphony), in many roles with the baroque opera company Ex Machina in
St. Paul (including Handel's Alcina as Ruggiero, and Francesca Caccini's
Ruggiero as Melissa), Bach's Mass in B-minor with the St. Paul Chamber
Orchestra, in recital with the Schubert Club, Monteverdi's Vespers as both
an alto and tenor soloist with Lyra Concert, and as a guest artist in
concert and recital in many other regional venues.. In addition, Mr. Hinks
was a regional finalist at the Metropolitan Opera National Council
auditions. He is also known for his recording and performances of Irish
music, performing in concert, radio, and television.
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Other
roles studied or performed
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Bach:
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Cantata
#54 Wiederstehe
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Alto
soloist
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Bach
Society of Minnesota
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Magnificat
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Alto
soloist
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St.
Mark Cathedral
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Mass
in B-minor
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Alto
soloist
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St.
Paul Chamber Orchestra
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St.
John Passion
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Alto
soloist
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Studied
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St.
Mathew Passion
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Alto
soloist
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Studied
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Die
Weinachts Oratorium
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Alto
soloist
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Studied
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Bernstein
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Chichester
Psalms
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Soloist
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Minnesota
Orchestra
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Blow
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Ode
To... (Henry Purcell)
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Countertenor
1&2
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In
recital
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Brahms
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Neue
Liebeslieder
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Alto
soloist
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Masterclass
Lakeside. Ohio
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Britten
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Canticle
#2
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Isaac
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Recital
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Midsummer
Night's Dream
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Oberon
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Studied
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Rejoice
in the Lamb
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Alto
soloist
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Performed
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St.
Nicolas
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St.
Nicolas
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St.
John Cathedral. Milwaukee
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Caccini
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La
Liberazione di Ruggiero
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Melissa
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Ex
Machina
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Cesti
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Orontea
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Corindo
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Music
of the Baroque
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Handel
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Alcina
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Ruggiero
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Ex
Machina
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Giulio
Cesare
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Cesare,
Sesto, Tolomeo
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Arias/rec.studied
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Messiah
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Alto
soloist
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Many
places
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Rodelinda
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Bertarido
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Studied
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Saul
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David
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Studied
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Monteverdi
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Vespro
Della Beata Virgine
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Alto.
Tenor soloist
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Lyra
Concert
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L'Orpheo
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Il
Pastore
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Ex
Machina
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L'Incoronatione
di Poppea
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Amor
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Ex
Machina
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Mozart
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Coronation
Mass
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Alto
Soloist
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Music
of the Baroque
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Purcell
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Te
Deum and Jubilate
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Alto
soloist
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Many
places
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Dido
and Aeneas
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Inchantress
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Ex
Machina
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Sorceress
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studied
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Gluck
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Orpheus
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Orpheus
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Studied
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Gagliano
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La
Daphne
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Cupid
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Ex
Machina
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Opera
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Ceasar |
Julius
Ceasar |
Utah Festival Opera Theatre 7/2000 |
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Orontea
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Corindo
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Music
of the Baroque, Chicago
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La
Liberazione di Ruggiero
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Melissa
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Ex
Machina, St. Paul
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Alcina
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Ruggiero
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Dido
and Aeneas
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Enchantress
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L'Incoronazione
di Poppea
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Amor
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La
Dafne
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Cupid
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Solo
engagements
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Music
of the Baroque, Mozart's Coronation Mass
Minnesota
Orchestra, Bernstein's Chichester Psalms
St.
Paul Chamber Orchestra and St. Mark Cathedral, Bach's B-minor Mass
Bach
Society of Minnesota, Bach's Cantata #54 "Wiederstehe"
Schubert
Club, Metro Artist Recital Series
Lyra
Concert, Monteverdi's Vespers
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Honors
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Regional
finalist Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, 1997
Honorable
mention, Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, 1996
Winner
of NATS Junior Men's Division 1987.
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Education
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Voice:
Emma Small, Daniel Newman, Beverly Dick
Coaching: Barbara Brooks
Bachelor of Music Education, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire |
Photos in performance
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Reviews
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"A happy surprise was the excellent singing of
Counertenor Jerry Hinks in his first major (sic) role with a
professional opera company. His countertenor sound has an other worldly
beauty; his technique is secure. In their one duet, Mills and Hinks
created a moment of love and triumph as convincing in emotion as it was
unusual in tonal color". The Salt Lake Tribune, Celia R. Baker
(Utah) July 2000.
"Hinks' sensitive singing, thrilling high notes
and nimble execution of difficult vocal passages was evident throughout
the evening, especially in virtuosic pieces such as the 2nd. act aria
'Al lampo dell' armi...with which he sets off to face his Egyptian
enemies". The Herald Journal, Richard B. Wursten (Utah) July 2000.
"Countertenor Jerry Hinks,who plays Ceasar in
'Julius Ceasar', is equally impressive. He has a strong, lyrical voice
and he gives his character dignity and nobility". Deseret News
Archives, Edward Reichel (Utah) July 2000.
"Hinks,
singing the soprano versions transposed for Farinelli,.. displayed a
voice of disingenuous purity
- perfect for the bewitched hero."-
Peter Lasha, Gaze
"Countertenor
Jerry Hinks makes Cupid into the scamp that he is and sings
effortlessly."
- Michael Anthony, Star Tribune
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The first sign that things were on track was the appearance of
countertenor Jerry Hinks in the female role of the sorceress Melissa.
From his first note he was formidable.. and clear of voice."
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Michael Fleming, St. Paul Pioneer Press
"Countertenor
Jerry Hinks gave colorful expression to the role of Melissa"
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Michael Anthony, Star Tribune
"Jerry
Hinks,.. accomplished as Cupid"
- Michael Flemming, St. Paul
Pioneer Press
"..performing
with fine voice and characterization...Jerry Hinks as Corindo."
Chicago Sun
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