Peter Furlong
tenor
tenor
Described by Opera Today as “a proper Heldentenor, with ringing top notes that repeatedly popped like champagne corks,” and praised by Opera Magazine and Opera News for his “heroic vocal stamina,” “radiant tenderness,” and “near-obsessive detailing of words,” Peter Furlong is quickly emerging as one of the most compelling Heldentenors on the international stage.
With a voice marked by dark, resonant timbres and thrilling power, Peter has performed to worldwide acclaim. His credits include major roles worldwide, consistently earning plaudits for his commanding stage presence and vocal artistry.
Recent and Upcoming engagements include Siegfried DER RING DES NIBELUNGEN for Regents Opera, London, Tristan TRISTAN UND ISOLDE for Powerhouse Opera, Toronto, Siegmund DIE WALKÜRE the title-role LOHENGRIN with the Berlin Wagner Gruppe, Adam DER VOGELHÄNDLER at the Choriner Opernsommer Festspiele and Max DER FREISCHÜTZ in Berlin/Brandenburg.
Other engagements include Peter’s Czech and Hungarian debuts as Tony THE SERVANT, originating the role of Salamone Mortara in the world premiere of IL CASO MORTARA by Francesco Cilluffo and Mahler’s Das Lied von der Erde with the Gustav Mahler Society of New York.
Peter is the founder and president of the Berlin Wagner Group, a celebrated initiative bringing Wagner’s music to new audiences through its innovative Snackable Wagner concert series, delivering intimate, high-impact performances designed to delight both seasoned Wagnerians and new listeners alike. He can be heard as tenor soloist on the critically acclaimed recording of Mahler Das Lied von der Erde on the Thorofon label.

