Clayton Mathews

Baritone Clayton Mathews, a native of St. Louis has been praised for his rich, colorful tone and profound character interpretations. In 2005, he won the South Florida Chapter National Association of Teachers singing competition; and he has performed professionally in opera companies across the United States. Mr. Mathews’ most distinguished roles include Tarquinius (The Rape of Lucretia), Voltaire/Pangloss (Candide), Escamillo (Carmen), Amonasro (Aida), Don Alfonso (Cosi Fan Tutte), and Count Ceprano (Rigoletto). His musical theatre roles include Javert (Les Miserables) and Agwe (Once on this Island).

Most recently, he premiered the role of The Maker in Fredric Chaslin’s Opera Clarimonde for On Site Opera/Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice, and at the Crested Butte Music Festival performed Count Ceprano in Rigoletto. Mr. Mathews brought the role of Mike to life in George Gershwin’s opera Blue Monday, performed at the legendary Cotton Club for On Site Opera/Harlem Opera Theatre. Also on the concert circuit, Mr. Mathews performs with the Miami Symphony Orchestra, Newtown Chamber Orchestra and the Manchester Music Festival.

Baritone Clayton Mathews as Don Alfonso was great. His low, rich tone left nothing to be desired and I was very happy every time he sang.

Dominic Santos, Stage Magazine

Clayton Mathews’ diction and bright, forward tone ensured that pitch and text were never lost in the texture, delivering with a charming smile.

Dorthy Hindman, South Florida Classical Review