About Will
Baritone Will Berman (he/him) is a dynamic interpreter of vocal music whose performances span the intimate and the grand, with a particular passion for art song and a dedication to uplifting the voices of LGBTQIA+ composers.
Known for his expressive storytelling and thoughtful musicality, Berman has appeared as a soloist in major choral-orchestral works including Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem and Orff’s Carmina Burana, the latter praised by Out in New Jersey Magazine for being “in good voice” during a performance with Princeton Pro Musica. He has also brought to life the nuanced poetry of Mahler’s Rückert-Lieder, Cipullo’s Another Reason Why I Don’t Keep a Gun in the House, and Poulenc’s Banalités. His doctoral lecture recital explored Schubert’s Die Winterreise in both performance and scholarship, reflecting his commitment to both rigorous artistry and intellectual depth.
Equally at home on the operatic stage, Berman has earned acclaim for his vivid characterizations and vocal versatility. Favorite roles include Papageno in Die Zauberflöte, Harlekin in Ariadne auf Naxos, the Count in Le nozze di Figaro, and Samuel in The Pirates of Penzance. He brings a natural sense of style, language, and dramatic instinct to every role, with a focus on clarity of text and emotional honesty.
A frequent recitalist, Berman has performed across the United States and Europe, sharing programs that blend classical canon with contemporary and underrepresented voices. He is a regular member of the choir at the Church of St. Luke in the Fields in New York City, where he also appears as a soloist on their renowned concert series.
Originally from Westchester, New York, Berman earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Rutgers University, a Master of Music degree from Westminster Choir College, and a Bachelor of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music. His lifelong mentor is retired Metropolitan Opera soprano Sharon Sweet.
He lives in Hoboken, New Jersey, where he spends his time cooking, making craft cocktails, and enjoying life with his husband, Ryan, and their dog, Powder.