Hailed for his "unfailingly vigorous" tenor voice, Evan, a native of Texas, has been rapidly gaining prominence in the opera world. Commencing his career in humble roles at Austin Opera, such as Amelia's servant in Un Ballo in Maschera, Ed Mavole in Kevin Puts's The Manchurian Candidate, and the Notary in La Fille du Regiment, Evan has since evolved into tackling more demanding lead roles.
Notably, Evan graced the stage as Luigi in Il Tabarro with Angels Vocal Art before embarking on his 2020 Apprenticeship with Sarasota Opera. There, he impressed audiences with his performances as Benvolio in Romeo et Juliette after he was entrusted with covering and performing the role. During Sarasota Opera's 2020 Winter Apprentice Concerts, Evan's exceptional talent shone through as he took on scenes from opera classics like Un Ballo in Maschera, I Masnadieri, La Traviata, Dejanice, and Salvator Rosa.
Beyond opera, Evan has showcased his versatility in concert settings, collaborating with the Austin Gilbert and Sullivan Society, Opera in Concert, the Meadows Opera Theatre, the SMU Meadows Symphony, and the Irving Symphony's La Traviata, where he captivated audiences as Gastone.
Evan's prowess as a soloist in grand choral works has also garnered acclaim, including his captivating performance as the Tenor Solo in the Texas Bach Festival's presentation of the Rachmaninov All-Night Vigil.
Evidencing his musical excellence, Evan earned recognition as the Audience Prize winner of the 2023 McCammon Voice Competition in Fort Worth. Prior to that he was named winner of the 2018 SMU concerto competition and advanced as a semi-finalist in prestigious competitions such as the 2019 Lois Alba Aria Competition and the 2019 Young Texas Artist Competition.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Evan secured a contract to portray Emperor Altoum in Turandot with Austin Opera. Embracing the digital stage, he later delivered compelling performances as Count Vaudemont in Tchaikovsky's Iolanta with Eurasia Festival and as Don José in Carmen with MIOpera.
In 2022, Evan's talent continued to shine as he covered the role of Steve Wozniak in Austin Opera's production of The R(e)volution of Steve Jobs. Subsequently, he reprised his role as Don José with the Butler Opera Center and MiOpera, and showcased his artistry as Harlekin in Der Kaiser von Atlantis and as a soloist for the Butler Opera Center's Songs Re-imagined Recital Series.
Determined to leave a lasting impression, Evan's 2023 engagements were no exception, with stellar performances as Hoffmann in Les Contes d'Hoffmann (BOC); Spoletta/Cavaradossi cover in Tosca, and Arvide Abernathy in Guys and Dolls, both under the banner of Charlottesville Opera.
Evan's 2024 season schedule was brimming with exciting opportunities, including the roles of Rodolfo in La Bohème and Ghermann in Queen of Spades. Not to mention an unexpected inclusion in the 2024 Glimmerglass Festival as the Canio cover in Pagliacci, an addition promising to further elevate his status as a rising star in the opera realm.