Issachah Savage

Issachah Savage

Tenor Issachah Savage is a native of Philadelphia who is said to be “one of America’s most promising young talents.” He is also recognized as the “Golden Tenor.” Mr. Savage is a proud alumnus of The Benjamin T. Rome School of Music at The Catholic University of America and of Morgan State University where he worked intensely with the late great, Dr. Nathan Carter. With both dramatic and lyrical qualities; Mr. Savage is taking the opera and concert stage by storm. He has proven to be equally effective in both leading and supporting roles.  Most recently Issachah was seen in the role of Mark Anothony in the world primer of Leslie Savoy-Burrs’ Opera, Egypt’s Nights with Opera North of Philadelphia. Well traveled throughout North America, Europe, and South Africa, Mr. Savage has sung under the baton of some of the world’s most respected conductors, including; Kurt Masur, Nathan Carter, Robert Shaw, Peter Nero, Yuri Temirkanov, Moses Hogan, James Caraher, Bobby McFerrin, Marin Alsop and Murry Sidlin.

Among his opera credits are the roles of; Nerone, Armed Man, Mayor Upfold, Young Gypsy, Casper, Rinuccio, Martin, Alfredo, Rymus, Crab Man, Brack Weaver, Sam, and Cassio… Mr. Savage’s concert and oratorio highlights include: Mozart’s Requiem, The world premiere concert and recording of Wynton Marsalis’ All Rise with the New York Philharmonic; Handel’s Messiah, Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Hailstork’s I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes, Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass, and Nathaiel Dett’s The Ordering of Moses all performed with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Savage is the first “scholar artist” of the Marian Anderson Historical Society. Other accomplishments and awards include; The Philadelphia Pro Arts Scholarship Award, The National Act-So Competition, the National Omega Psi Phi Competition, and the National Leontyne Price Vocal Arts Competition. Issachah was also a featured artist to perform for President Bill Clinton’s presidential summit of 1997.

Most recently, Mr. Savage was named 1st. place Winner of the National Liederkranz Competition. For his outstanding musicianship, leadership and academic achievement, Mr. Savage was inducted in; Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Issachah is also the award winner of the James T. Townsend Vocal Arts Award. Issachah also received the Emerging Vocal Arts Competition Award from, The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club. Mr. Savage resides in the Washington, DC area where he enjoys a wonderful performing and teaching career.

 

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