Luke Schmidt, tenor, is a performer and arts administrator. Luke holds a master’s degree from the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University where he received the George Castelle Prize in Voice. Most recently, Luke performed the role of Frederic with The Young Victorian Theater Company in their production of The Pirates of Penzance. Highlights of his other roles include Dr. Osborn in Rhoda and the Fossil Hunt, Prunier in La rondine, Peter Quint in The Turn of the Screw, The Prince in Rusalka, Jupiter in Semele, Herman in The Most Happy Fella, Tenor in The Four Note Opera, and Babolet in The Lantern Wedding. Luke also worked with Peabody Opera Theatre on the world-staged premiere of Kirke Mechem’s Pride & Prejudice, where he interpreted the role of Charles Bingley in their 2019-2020 season. Luke is excited to be performing with Bach in Baltimore for the first time.