About David Gordon
Born 1947. David Gordon is an American opera singer and composer.
David Gordon (born December 7, 1947) is an American concert and opera tenor, particularly noted as a Bach singer.
He was born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania and trained at McGill University, the College of Wooster, and the Lyric Opera of Chicago where he made his debut in 1973. He went on to appear as soloist with orchestras and operas worldwide.
Gordon is on the staff of the Carmel Bach Festival in California. Aside from his international vocal career, he is a teacher of Baroque vocal styles and has been an innovator in the creation of English supertitles for the great choral masterworks of Bach and Handel.
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Who is David Gordon?
American opera singer
When was David Gordon born?
David Gordon was born on 7 December 1947 in Philadelphia.
What is David Gordon's occupation?
David Gordon is an opera singer and composer.
What nationality is David Gordon?
David Gordon is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Gordon (tenor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Gordon. https://biography.guide/david-gordon-opera-singer/
MLA: "David Gordon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-gordon-opera-singer/.
Chicago: "David Gordon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-gordon-opera-singer/.
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