Antony Zwerdling hails from San Francisco, but currently lives in Alexandria, VA. He is an active performer in the greater Washington area. He has performed many roles,
including Papageno in The Magic Flute, Schaunard in La Bohème, and Figaro in The Barber of Seville. His credits include WNO, Wolf Trap, Washington Concert Opera, and Opera Lafayette.
As an Oratorio soloist, Zwerdling’s repertoire includes Messiah, the requiems of Brahms, Mozart and Fauré, and St. Matthew Passion. He has sung with Washington Bach Consort, Thomas Circle Singers, and Handel & Haydn Society. He has also presented several recitals, both of classical repertoire and as a singer-songwriter.
Zwerdling received his Bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University and Master’s from Boston University, and Doctorate from Shenandoah Conservatory, writing about songs of Samuel Barber. He teaches on the voice faculty at Hood College and College of Southern Maryland in addition to maintaining a private studio.