Bass-baritone Robert Frazier is a rising talent currently making his mark as a member of the Cafritz Young Artists at Washington National Opera.

During the 2025–2026 season at WNO, Mr. Frazier’s appearances included the title role in Le nozze di Figaro, Reverend John Hale in The Crucible, the Husband in the American Opera Initiative premiere of The Curse of the Magi, and Schaunard in the Alexandria Symphony’s concert version of La bohème. His performance as Reverend Hale drew critical praise, with OperaWire noting that he "demonstrated remorse and depth through his vocal prowess," while Opera Today highlighted his "staunch bass voice" and compelling stage presence. In the 2026–2027 season, he will return to the WNO stage as the Imperial Commissioner in Madama Butterfly and the Marquis d’Obigny in La traviata.

Mr. Frazier’s recent regional highlights include engagements with Des Moines Metro Opera, where he portrayed the Jailer in Tosca (while covering Angelotti), Archereios in Król Roger (2026), the Cappadocian in Salome, and Jimmy O’Donnelly/Mr. Carhart in the world premiere of American Apollo, while also covering Golaud in Pelléas et Mélisande (2024). A proud alumnus of the Curtis Institute of Music, he was honored to perform the title role in Le nozze di Figaro during the school's centennial celebration in the spring of 2025. His experience with Wolf Trap Opera includes performances as Antonio in Le nozze di Figaro (while covering the title role) and Thierry/M. Javelinot in Dialogues des Carmélites, alongside covering Escamillo in Carmen. In 2024, following his initial summer season at Des Moines Metro Opera, Mr. Frazier was selected to participate in the prestigious Ravinia Steans Music Institute.