"I'm not sure how it happens, but somehow in the midst of conducting a performance, the conductor can feel it in the back of his neck if the public is really enjoying the singer. It relaxes everybody and takes the whole performance to a higher level. When Dan Mobbs is in the cast, that good feeling is guaranteed. Not only does he sing well, but other people seem to sing better around him."

— Will Crutchfield, Director of Opera, Caramoor

American bass-baritone Daniel Mobbs has won both roles and praise internationally, performing repertory with major opera companies all over the world. A native of Louisville, Kentucky he is a graduate of Phialdelphia's Academy of Vocal Arts.

Daniel Mobbs has enjoyed a long and successful relationship with the Caramoor International Music Festival, and most recently appeared as Assur in their accolade-winning summer 2009 production of Rossini's Semiramide. Other recent performances include the title role in Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro (Palm Beach Opera, Feb/March 2009), and a soloist in Stravinsky's Pulcinella (New York City Opera, April 2009). Upcoming performances will include his debut as Escamillo in Carmen (Boston Lyric Opera, November 2009), Orsini in Wagner's Rienzi (Opera Orchestra of New York, March 2010), and Ormonte in Handel's Partenope (New York City Opera, April 2010).

Variously described by the press as having "a rich, mellifluous voice" (The New York Times), and a "clean, clear baritone" that "was a virile delight" (Palm Beach Daily News), Daniel Mobbs' "lightning-quick presence and bright, clean sound" (Opera News) and "elegant, cavernous tones" (Variety) are certain to keep delighting audiences for the foreseeable future.