A native of Maine, Andrew Cummings is making a name for himself on concert and opera stages in the United States and Europe.  This past season, Andrew sang the title role in Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro and Belcore in Donizetti's L'Elisir d'Amore in NYC with the Martina Arroyo Foundation, and Colas in Mozart's Bastienne und Bastiene with the Garden State Opera and Orchestra.  In Philadelphia, Andrew performed as guest soloist in Brahm's Deutsches Requiem with William Parberry and the University of Pennsylvania Symphony Orchestra and Chorale Society, and in New York City, Andrew appeared as Bass soloist in Mozart's Requiem at Columbia University with the Camerata New York Orchestra.

In 2005, Andrew performed in a world premier of a Cantata by Benjamin C. S. Boyle, To One in Paradise, with the Bachanalia Orchestra (Nina Beilina, Artistic Director) at Merkin Hall in New York City to a rave review. Earlier in 2005, Andrew performed with the North Czech Philharmonic in Teplice, Czech Republic, where he appeared in the world premier of Gary Papach’s, The Last Leaf.

In recent seasons, Andrew has appeared as Figaro in Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro and Truffaldin in Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos with the Janiec Opera Company in Brevard, NC.  Andrew has also appeared with Lake George Opera as Elder Ott in Floyd's Susannah and frequently with OperaDelaware, most recently as the Speaker in Mozart’s Magic Flute.  Some other recent appearances include the title role in Falstaff (American Singers Opera Project), Escamillo in Carmen (Chestnut Hill Operalogue), Sparafucile in Rigoletto (Lake George Opera), Angelotti in Tosca (Metro Lyric Opera of New Jersey), Il Re in Aïda (OperaDelaware), Doctor Grenvil in La Traviata (OperaDelaware), and Colline in La Boheme (Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra). 

Andrew frequently performs sacred and secular works in concert, including oratorio, cantatas, and various types of chamber music of varying sytles.  Recently, Andrew sang bass in the solo quartette for Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis with the University of Pennsylvania.  Some other works include Bach’s B-Minor Mass, Mozart’s Requiem, Beethoven’s 9^th Symphony, Faure’s Requiem, Handel’s Messiah, Various Bach Cantatas, Haydn’s Creation, and more.

This summer, Andrew will perform the title role in Donizetti's Don Pasquale in a production produced by The Martina Arroyo Foundation and conducted by Willie Waters from Connecticut Opera among others.  Future engagements include the role of Ferrando in Verdi's Il Trovatore, and Verdi's Requiem with the University of Pennsylvania and Shepherd University in West Virgina.  Andrew currently lives in New York City.  He received his music education from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, and studies voice with Dr. Thomas Houser.

"Andrew Cummings as Colline was excellent."     - The Chronicle, 3/4/2004

"Andrew Cummings as The Egyptian King has a wonderful bass voice which established his authority whenever he appeared."     - Chadds Ford Post, 10/30/2003

"Andrew Cummings is impressive in voice and presence."

    - Main Line Times, 5/30/2002