MATTHEW DALEN

Canadian tenor Matthew Dalen is a rising star in the opera world. Praised by Opera Canada for his warm tone and good connection to text, Matthew has graced stages across Canada, the United States, and Europe. From his debut at Edmonton Opera as Borsa to leading roles with esteemed orchestras and opera companies, including Roméo in Gounod's Roméo et Juliette and Rodolfo in Puccini's La Bohème (Opéra du Royaume 2021, 2023), Matthew's talent shines brightly. With a repertoire that encompasses full lyric and dramatic roles, he brings depth and emotion to his portrayals. Dalen has a deep passion for new music and has created roles in several new operas, including a major character in Bilodeau’s La beauté du monde (Opéra de Montréal, 2022), Laura Kaminsky’s new creation February (Opera on the Avalon, Oct. 2023), and Leslie Uyeda's Silence (Opera Nuova 2025). An alumnus of Vancouver Opera's Young Artist Program, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis' Gerdine Young Artist Program, and Opéra de Montréal's Atelier Lyrique, Matthew's dedication to his craft and his commitment to sharing the joy of opera make him an exciting and influential force in the opera scene.
Recent and upcoming engagements include Don José in Carmen, and Britten's Serenade for Tenor Horn and Strings. 

Matthew is also the assistant conductor of the Grande Prairie Boys' Choir and Arts Development and Programming Specialist at Northwestern Polytechnic in Northern Alberta.