Since John Hancock made his debut with the Metropolitan Opera in 2002 as the Gendarme in Les Mamelles de Tirésias , he has appeared in several roles with that company including the Count in Le Nozze

A gifted interpreter of contemporary music, John Hancock created the role of Abelard in Steven Paulus' Eloise and Abelard at the Juilliard Opera Center, and was acclaimed for his performances of the world

John Hancock press reviews “The most memorable work came in the secondary roles, particularly baritone John Hancock's first-rate company debut as Sharpless. A giant of a man with a powerful and