Jason McStoots

Reviewers describe Jason McStoots as having an “alluring tenor voice” (ArtsFuse) and as
“the consummate artist, wielding not just a sweet tone but also incredible technique and
impeccable pronunciation.” (Cleveland Plain Dealer) A respected interpreter of early
music, his appearances include Le Jeu in Charpentier’s Les plaisirs de Versailles
(BEMF), King Belshazzar in The Play of Daniel (Boston Camerata), evangelist in Bach’s
St. Mark Passion (Emmanuel Music), soloist for Purcell’s King Arthur (Bach Collegium
San Diego), and soloist for Monteverdi’s 1610 Vespers (TENET). He is a core member of
Blue Heron and can be heard on all their recordings. In addition, he is an experienced
stage director and dedicated educator. He has directed operas with Les Délices, the
Connecticut Early Music Festival, Amherst Early Music Festival, and Brandeis
University. Since 2017 he has been the Associate Director of the Boston Early Music
Festival Young Artist Training Program, where he is a stage director, coach and mentor
to young performers.