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Beethoven Symphony No.9 : IV. Presto Mark S Doss, singing the Bass Baritone solo

Mark Steven Doss @markstevendoss.bsky.social · 1d

Repertoire readiness brings peace of mind in high-pressure moments. My extensive jump-in repertoire allows productions to continue seamlessly.

Experience the interpretation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6nfBZ_wnq8

Keep me in mind for sudden or strategic casting needs

Grammy winner Bass Baritone, Mark S Doss, singing the Bass solo from Ludwig Von Beethoven's 9th Symphony : IV Presto

Rolling in Foaming Billows | Excerpt from Haydn's The Creation | Mark S. Doss

Mark Steven Doss @markstevendoss.bsky.social · 1d

A singer’s preparation is a company’s assurance of success. I bring a proven record of stepping into demanding roles under pressure.

Watch the character emerge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1jXbpjoFeM

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Pietà, rispetto | Excerpt from Verdi Macbeth | Mark S. Doss

Mark Steven Doss @markstevendoss.bsky.social · 3d

25 roles mastered, each approached with total commitment. Every character is built vocally secure and rehearsal-ready from day 1.

See the role realized: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQVh5dT5knc

Connect with me to explore repertoire fit and availability

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Mark S. Doss - The Flying Dutchman - Die Frist ist um

Mark Steven Doss @markstevendoss.bsky.social · 4d

When time is short, reliability isn’t optional. Decades of stage experience ensure I arrive fully prepared, ready to step in or lead with confidence.

View the readiness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHgkWHlWv5o

Let’s discuss how I can anchor your next production.

Mark S Doss sings, the Dutchman's opening monologue "Die Frist ist um..." ("The term is up...") from Richard Wagner's Der fliegende Holländer (The Flying Dut...

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Mark Steven Doss @markstevendoss.bsky.social · Sep 17

The mirror offers no disguise. Here I confront the reflection of one of opera’s most ruthless figures.

To wear Scarpia is to step into the darkness of Puccini’s Tosca, where every glance and gesture must carry menace.

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Mark Steven Doss @markstevendoss.bsky.social · Sep 12

Throwback to Eurydice with Boston Lyric Opera...where suiting up meant more than wardrobe. It was about stepping into a world between myth and modernity, embodying music that asks timeless questions of love, loss, and memory.

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Mark Steven Doss @markstevendoss.bsky.social · Sep 10

A single note can carry defiance, anguish, temptation, or hope. This short compilation brings together moments from Verdi, Offenbach, Rossini, Bizet, and Orff.

Eight excerpts in under four minutes!
Full video now on YouTube:

Mark Steven Doss @markstevendoss.bsky.social · Sep 8

Honored to be recognized for embodying Captain Balstrode in Britten’s Peter Grimes at Teatro La Fenice.

Read the full review: https://operawire.com/teatro-la-fenice-2021-22-review-peter-grimes/?utm_source=operabase.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=mark-s-doss-a11595&utm_content=website

Mark Steven Doss @markstevendoss.bsky.social · Aug 11

Revisiting Macbeth through the eyes of The Spectator has brought back vivid memories of inhabiting Verdi’s complex and tormented king.

I am profoundly grateful for the recognition of this journey, and for the opportunity to explore one of opera’s most demanding yet rewarding characters.

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Mark Steven Doss @markstevendoss.bsky.social · Aug 8

Opera is a passport, each performance rooted in a place, a history, a sound that could only emerge from that soil.

If you could journey anywhere in the world for an opera performance, where would you go?

I’d love to hear your dream destinations.

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Mark Steven Doss @markstevendoss.bsky.social · Aug 6

Witnessing Macbeth in Salzburg, where history, music & memory converge
There’s a quiet thrill in watching a role you've once embodied take new shape before you: the echoes familiar, yet the artistry ever evolving.

A salute to the cast for breathing fresh life into Verdi’s psychological masterpiece!

Mark Steven Doss @markstevendoss.bsky.social · Aug 4

Honored to share this reflection on my portrayal of Verdi’s tormented king. A role that demands vocal command and psychological depth, from the first whisper of ambition to the haunting unraveling of the soul.

To embody Macbeth is to traverse shadow and flame. Thank you to all who journeyed with me

Mark Steven Doss @markstevendoss.bsky.social · Aug 1

You learn from the greatest.

In honor of Robert Wilson’s passing, who redefined the language of stage direction with his hypnotic fusion of movement, light, and stillness

Rest well, Bob. Your vision lives on in all of us who had the privilege to learn from you

Mark Steven Doss @markstevendoss.bsky.social · Jul 30

One of the greatest joys of this career has been slipping into the skin of so many unforgettable characters. Each one has taught me something, sometimes profound, sometimes hilarious.

Grateful for the stories, the music, and the many faces I’ve been privileged to wear on stage.

Mark Steven Doss @markstevendoss.bsky.social · Jul 18

A Tribute to Ron Wichels.

A beautiful soul has passed on to the Next World! He would light up a room with his smiling face and gentle spirit… IHe will be greatly missed, but I know God has made room for him in Paradise! Rest in Peace, my friend!

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Mark Steven Doss @markstevendoss.bsky.social · Jul 16

Just over a year has passed since I stepped into the role of The Father in Matthew Aucoin and Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice with Boston Lyric Opera.

Thanks to the entire BLO team and creative collaborators! One year later, I remain grateful for the echoes it left behind.

Mark Steven Doss @markstevendoss.bsky.social · Jul 10

Those who work with and for us deserve to be thanked and paid on time.

Rather than dwell on the disappointments, I’d like to take a moment to praise the many opera companies, orchestras, and arts institutions that do uphold this principle. Your commitment makes our artistry possible!

Mark Steven Doss @markstevendoss.bsky.social · Jul 7

Pop quiz! Name one opera/concert singer who’s taken home ALL of the following:

✅ Grammy Award
✅ First Prize, International Verdi Competition
✅ Winner, Metropolitan Opera National Council Finals
✅ George London Opera Prize
✅ Planet Africa Entertainment Award

Give up?

It’s yours truly. 😉

Mark Steven Doss @markstevendoss.bsky.social · Jun 27

In a world that feels like it’s moving a mile a minute, making music is still the thing that grounds me.

Grateful for the notes, the stages, the quiet moments in between, and for every chance to share something meaningful amidst the chaos.

Life’s good. Music makes it better.

Mark Steven Doss @markstevendoss.bsky.social · Jun 26

How old were you when you saw your first live concert or opera?

For me, it was something like Peter and the Wolf Severance Hall with the Cleveland Orchestra. I must’ve been around 12, but I still remember the feeling: something big and alive unfolding right in front of me.

Mark Steven Doss @markstevendoss.bsky.social · Jun 24

How old were you when you saw your first live concert or opera?

Those first live experiences stick! Was it the sound? The stage? The feeling that stayed with you long after the final bow?

Drop your age (or a memory!) in the comments and let’s take a stroll down musical memory lane.

Mark Steven Doss @markstevendoss.bsky.social · Jun 24

Life after the curtain call keeps moving and so do I

Since wrapping up Aida, I’ve been reflecting on the role of Ramfis, tracking payments, juggling tax and residency paperwork, and compiling materials for a potential teaching role

Grateful for the music, and the hustle it takes to keep making it!

Mark Steven Doss @markstevendoss.bsky.social · Jun 16

AIDA OPENING NIGHT!

Friday, June 13, 2025 · Meyerhoff Symphony Hall · Baltimore Symphony

What an honor to take the stage as Ramfis in Verdi’s Aida under the baton of the brilliant Jonathon Heyward, with a cast that brought sheer fire to every moment.

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Mark Steven Doss @markstevendoss.bsky.social · Jun 13

I once gave “last rites” on stage, not in a church, but in Man of La Mancha during seminary.

Along the way, Don Quixote has taught me courage, humility, and the power of holding fast to hope, even in the face of the absurd.

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