The Semperoper Dresden is mourning the loss of its ensemble member Aaron Pegram. The US tenor died unexpectedly on Sunday in Dresden, the Saxon State Opera announced, citing the artist's family. "His sudden death leaves us stunned. We have lost an outstanding performer and singer as well as a sensitive colleague who will be greatly missed by us all. Our sympathies are with Aaron's family," said Nora Schmid, Director of the Saxon State Opera.
Pegram had been a member of the Semperoper ensemble since 2009
Aaron Pegram began his singing career at the Orlando Opera in 2003. This was later followed by engagements at the Houston Grand Opera, the Santa Fe Opera and the New York City Opera, among others. At the beginning of the 2009/2010 season, he found a new artistic home at the Semperoper, where he appeared in almost 50 productions and more than 60 roles. Most recently, Pegram was cast in the Puccini operas "Turandot" and "Madama Butterfly", among others.
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