Ian P.

A native to the Washington D.C. area, Indian-American Countertenor, Ian is a versatile performer in operatic, concert, and musical theatre repertoire. He is passionate about bringing classic and new stories to audiences across the nation. In Summer 2026, join the Des Moines Metro Opera as a Frank R. Brownell III Apprentice Artist. His recent stage credits include performing the role of Madame de la Haltière in CCM's production of Cendrillon by Massenet, third spirit in Mozart’s The Magic Flute, and as a soloist in an Evening of Operetta concert with the Brevard Music Center. In his 2 season, performed the roles of Cesar and Tolomeo Giulio Cesare by Handel in first year CCM opera scenes and Podestà in Mozart’s comic opera, La finta giardiniera at CCM’s Patricia Corbett theatre Fall 2024. He also performed as the alto soloist in Carissimi’s Histoire de Jepthe with the Cincinnati Camerata. Other recent stage credits include, Ferrando Cover in Mozart’s Così fan tutte and Harry the Horse in Frank Loesser’s Guys and Dolls with Opera Saratoga, Schoolteacher in David Hanlon’s The Pigeon Keeper with University of Michigan in partnership with Santa Fe Opera, and Mercure in Offenbach’s Orphée aux enfers with University of Michigan. In the 2 season, made his professional debut performing a featured role in Léhar’s the Merry Widow with Toledo Opera and as a chorus member in Detroit Opera’s production of Aida in Concert. During the Summer, Mr. had the honor of training at the Music Academy of the West and the Aspen Music Festival. He has won awards in numerous competitions including, the Sue Goetz Memorial Voice Competition, the National Society of Arts and Letters, Opera Grand Rapids Vanderlaan Prize competition, Southern Illinois Young Artists Competition, and the Schmidt Vocal Arts competition. Mr. holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan school of Music, Theatre, and Dance and will be completing his master's degree at the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music CCM in Spring 2026.