Ai חיים Ra
TENOR | SCIENTIST | CREATIVE
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This summer, Ai debuted with Teatro Nuovo and goes on to perform with Salt Marsh Opera, Opera del West, Opera Magnifico, and MassOpera.
lively... [comedy] written all over him
"Other villains of the misogynist male variety were played by... the lively Ai Ra as the cross-dressing and nearly mustache-twirling Bishop of Puebla. I look forward to seeing him in a comedy one of these days. Acting-wise, he’s got Don Basilio written all over him."
- Parterre Box
2025
In 2025, following his debut with Seagle Music Festival in previous summer, Ai joins Teatro Nuovo, Opera Magnifico, MassOpera, Tanglewood Music Festival, Salt Marsh Opera, and Opera del West.
DIE FLEDERMAUS
Opera Magnifico | January 17 & 19, 2025
Ai is Alfred in this beloved comedy, sung in German with new English dialogue. Performed in Liberty Corner, NJ.
MASSOPERA PARTY!
MassOpera | March 7, 2025
Ai is a featured soloist in their return to MassOpera, singing Ah mes amis and Glitter and Be Gay. Club Cafe, Boston, MA.
GIANNI SCHICCHI
Salt Marsh Opera | May 12-16, 2025
Ai performs the role of Rinuccio in his debut with Salt Marsh Opera.
Monday, May 12: Morning performance at The Garde Arts Center, New London, CT.
Tuesday, May 13: Morning performance at The Loos Center, Woodstock, CT
Wednesday, May 14: Morning performance at the San Fragilio Arts Center, Middletown, CT
Friday, May 16: Morning and Evening performances at The United Theatre, Westerly, RI
GREENERS (workshop)
Opera del West | June 4, 2025
Ai performs the Mourner and Bernstein in the world premiere workshop of Dan Shore's opera at Temple Beth Shalom, Needham, MA.
COSÌ FAN TUTTE
New York Opera Workshop | June 27, 2025
Ai sings the role of Ferrando in this semi-staged read-through of Mozart's beloved comedy. New York, NY.
SUMMER CONCERTS
Tanglewood Music Festival | July-August 2025
Ai is a tenor chorus member with the Tanglewood Festival this summer, performing in concerts including All-Night Vigil, Andris Nelsons conducts Tosca, Poulenc Gloria and Holst's The Planets with Kazuki Yamada, and Beethoven's 9th Symphony with Zubin Mehta.
an unusual, well-suited instrument
"Tenor Ai Chaim Ra has an unusual instrument well suited to the lovelorn poet of "Il rimprovero" and used dynamic variation well."
- Voce di Meche