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“To be happy, you must fancy that everything you have is a gift, and you the chosen, though you worked your tail off for every bit of it.”

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Robert Breault

Robert Breault (born 1963) is an American tenor known for his performances in opera, oratorio, and art song. With a warm, lyrical voice, he excels in works by Mozart, Puccini, and Verdi. Breault has performed at leading opera houses worldwide and collaborated with renowned conductors and orchestras. He is also a dedicated educator, serving as a voice professor at the University of Utah. His recordings include several albums of classical and contemporary repertoire, earning critical acclaim. more

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