BIOGRAPHY

Hakeem Henderson is a versatile performer whose repertoire spans from Classical to Contemporary works. His stage roles include Don Curzio (Le Nozze di Figaro), Fortunato (The Cask of Amontillado), and Rapunzel’s Prince (Into the Woods). He also appeared as Big Deal in the 2019 Edinburgh International Festival production of West Side Story.

Henderson’s concert appearances include performances of Dubois’ Seven Last Words of Christ, Dvořák’s Stabat Mater, Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music, and Saint-Saëns’ Christmas Oratorio. Most recently, he appeared as the tenor soloist in Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with the New Orchestra of Washington, representing the Denyce Graves Foundation.

His accolades include the Encouragement Award for the Maryland District of the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition, third place and the Audience Favorite Award at the 2020 Boulder Bach Festival’s World Bach Competition, as well as finalist placements in several other competitions.

Henderson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD, and a Master’s degree from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, UK. He has participated in prestigious programs such as the Gerdine Young Artist Program at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and the Daniel Ferro Vocal Program in Greve, Italy.

In addition to his classical work, Henderson is an accomplished writer, producer, and performer of popular music. His original work has been featured on Spike Lee’s She’s Gotta Have It and BBC Music Introducing in Manchester.

Henderson is currently in his first year as a Cafritz Young Artist at Washington National Opera and serves as a Brand Ambassador for the Denyce Graves Foundation.