David Kurtenbach Rivera

Indigenous Puerto Rican (Taîno Borikén) tenor, David Kurtenbach Rivera described in “warm and intimate” performances as having a voice “lined with silver” (Classical Voice), enjoys an active ensemble and solo career specializing in early music. He is known for his moving and concentrated performances of Bach and Handel, as well as 20th Century art song. He has appeared as featured soloist with Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale, Bach Collegium San Diego, Cantata Collective, American Bach Soloists, Conspirare, Santa Fe Desert Chorale, Bach-Akademie Charlotte, Oregon Bach Festival, Apollo’s Fire, and many others. David previously spent 10 years as an opera conductor, including five seasons as Chorus Master of Opera San Jose, and a summer at the Tanglewood Music Center. He works as clinician, guest conductor, and coach for ensembles around the country, and is in demand as a church musician and organist. He is privileged to share multiple GRAMMY nominations with Conspirare, with whom he has just completed a new recording.