Born and raised in New York, Mr. Bernstein is a graduate of the University of Southern California. Upon graduation, he was invited to join the LA Opera’s Resident Artist program in its inaugural season and remained an LA company member for over ten years.

A Metropolitan Opera company member since his debut in 1995, GRAMMY® Award-winning bass Richard Bernstein has appeared with the MET in over 500 performances and over 125 international live broadcasts to date, which also includes 19 Live in HD performances broadcast in cinemas worldwide.

He has also sung leading roles with companies around the country and around the world during his 30-year career.