Lawrence Barasa Kiharangwa

Lawrence Barasa Kiharangwa, a Tenor from Nairobi, Kenya, developed his

artistic profile as a member and Assistant Production Manager of The Kenyan

Boys Choir. In this capacity he interacted and perform with artists including

The Tenors, Jonas Brothers, Nelly Furtado, Ellie Goulding, Ciara and Demi

Lovato, among others. His contribution to the Choir is evident in its' latest

albums ‘Liberty’ and ‘Furahia,' and he was named an ambassador of WE and

Free the Children.

As an operatic soloist, he performed the role of Spoletta in Tosca and Don

Basilio and Don Curzio in Le nozze di Figaro at the Astoria Music Festival in

2018. He also appeared as Don Josè in Tragedy of Carmen and Hoffmann in

Les contes d'Hoffmann at the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance.

He has been a chorus member at the Eugene opera company since 2016, He also

appeared in Eugene opera’s production of Tosca as Spoletta.He also recently

completed training at the Savannah Voice Festival 2019 and 2020 under the

tutelage of Sherrill Milnes and Maria Zouvez for 2 years as an Apprentice

Artist.

He received an encouragement award at the Metropolitan Opera National

Council Auditions, he was the 2nd Prize winner in the Emerging Artist Division

of PNW Sings, a vocal competition run by Eugene Opera, and the 1st Prize

winner of the Carolyn Bailey and Dominick Argento vocal competition by the

National Opera Association 2020 Artist Division.

Mr. Barasa is currently a student of the University of Oregon pursuing a degree

in vocal performance under Dr. Karen Esquivel.