Baritone Peter Tuff (Escamillo) is a mainstay of the musical life in Colorado Springs and has performed numerous roles for Opera Theatre, last heard as Marcello in the Puccini Spectacular in March, 2006, and is a frequent featured soloist for the Colorado Springs Philharmonic having opened the Orchestra’s current season as the bass soloist for Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. In addition to the his role in Carmen, in April Peter will perform Copland’s Old American Songs for the Thursday Night Recital Series and serve as baritone soloist for the Colorado Springs Chorale’s performance of Walton’s Belshazzar's Feast.