Baritone Robert Violette presents an impressive list of operatic and concert performances acquired in a career that has taken him around the world and earned him the title “Cavalier” at ceremonies conducted by the Knights of Malta in Assisi, Italy. Audiences loudly applaud his characterization, comic timing, polished stage presence and strong vocal ability. His many opera performances include appearances in the works of Mozart, Puccini, Verdi, Strauss and Wagner.  He sang the role of the Pope in the North American premiere of Francesco Santelli’s opera on the life of Francis of Assisi: Il Poverello.  National Public Radio recorded Sir Robert’s critically acclaimed performance of La Serva Padrona in Cincinnati and broadcast it as part of "NPR's World of Opera."

 Robert Violette’s name appears on the roster of The Metropolitan Opera Guild, Opera Forum and the former Opera Ensemble of New York and Manhattan Opera. As winner of the American Opera Auditions, Robert was interviewed and sang on the New York Times radio station WQXR.

Equally well known for his appearances in concert, chamber and oratorio works, Robert has appeared with orchestras in New York City, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Miami, Palm Beach, Trenton and Assisi, Italy. His Carnegie Hall debut under the baton of Boris Brott earned him much deserved attention.  

Sir Robert’s schedule is further augmented by his widely acclaimed secular and sacred song recitals.  He is a member of the Board of Directors for such organizations as “Assisi Performing Arts” and Philadelphia’s “The Singers’ Network.” As an educator, he is frequently called upon to offer professional development workshops for music faculties and vocal clinics for high school choruses.