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The New York Times hailed Ashraf Sewailam’s début at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall as a “stand out performance” and Opera News described his voice as “purring and velvety with an easily produced Ramfis-like top range with a majestic tone” and his stage presence as “strong, mysterious and with mesmerizing intensity.”.
Jun 9, 2023 · Sewailam is an illustrious bass-baritone opera singer who has captivated audiences around the world with his powerful voice and commanding performances. Born in Dokki in 1967, Sewailam studied architecture at Cairo University.
Apr 19, 2023 · At the College of Music’s commencement ceremony on May 11, we’re thrilled to welcome alumnus Ashraf Sewailam (BM ’94, MM ’96, DMA ’08) back to campus … and to present him our 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award!
May 23, 2015 · Alidoro's aria from Rossini's La Cenerentola, sung by Ashraf Sewailam, bass-baritone, with Sarah Castle as Angelina.
Sewailam was named a prize winner at the New Voices (Neue Stimmen) international competition in Gütersloh, Germany and was featured in the opening concert of the New Alexandria Library singing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in Arabic.
Ashraf Sewailam. This Season. First Priest in The Magic Flute. Hometown. Cairo, Egypt. Met Debut. First Priest in The Magic Flute, 2021. This Season. First Priest in ...
Ashraf made his United States début in 2004 with Opera Colorado performing the role of Leporello in Don Giovanni. Quickly becoming a house favorite, he subsequently performed there as Count Ceprano in Rigoletto, Bartolo in Le nozze di Figaro, Basilio in Il barbiere di Siviglia, and The King of Egypt in Aïda.
