Christian Pursell is a critically acclaimed American bass-baritone. He joins Opera Theatre St. Louis in June 2025, creating the role of Thomas in the world premiere of Ricky Ian Gordon’s THIS HOUSE.

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... a voice of remarkable solidity and mobility from top to bottom.
San Francisco Classical Voice
Whatever he sings, Pursell’s diction is a model of clarity, and his intriguingly dark voice is beautifully projected.
Opera News
... flow, timbre and ease in the coloratura.
Beckmesser