Praised for his resonant voice and elegant singing Christopher Temporelli is in demand across the United States and abroad, quickly being recognized as one of the leading singers of his generation. 

His imagination and stagecraft inspire audiences in traditional operatic literature, such as in recent performances of Don Basilio in Rossini's Il barbiere di Siviglia (Opera Memphis and Mississippi Opera) as well as signature performances of baroque masterworks and contemporary opera; including his striking Nettuno in Monteverdi’s  Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria (Opera Atelier)--"clearly one to watch " Globe and Mail-- and his otherworldly Judge in Philip Glass' Orphée (Glimmerglass Festival, Virginia Opera)--"excellent" Opera Today. 

Actively appearing in concert and recital, Mr. Temporelli's credits include the world's most prestigious ensembles and concert halls; Carnegie Hall, the Concert Hall of the Kennedy Center with the Washington Chorus, the historic Hudson Theater, as well as performances with the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa under the direction of Maestro Pinchas Zukerman.  

Numerous awards and grants include from the Liederkranz Foundation, the Rislov Foundation and the Columbus Citizen Club. As Seagle Music Colony's  Alumni of the Year for 2008 he appeared along with Patrice Munsel, star of Opera, Broadway and Television. At the Andy Anselmo Awards in 2007, Mr. Temporelli was honored onstage along with Metropolitan Opera star Licea Albanese and popular icon Carol Channing.

His radio and television appearances include a live broadcast on NPR, interviews including on the Dolce Channel and a live New York broadcast to the San Remo Festival in Italy, programmed internationally on the RAI network. 

Music as a source for social good has brought Mr. Temporelli throughout the world in concert, masterclasses and lectures using the art to connect with groups and individuals as a positive impact on society.

Dedications to Mr. Temporelli by contemporary composers include Michael Djupstrom's choral work, Berceuse al espejo dormido (Lullaby to a sleeping mirror) and the Thomas Pasatieri song, To the Evening Star, from his Bel Canto Songs. 

Mr. Temporelli trained with many of the music field's most esteemed teachers and artists, including Shirley Verrett and George Shirley at the University of Michigan (where he received the degree Doctor of Musical Arts) Lieder specialist Hans-Peter Mueller in Germany and in New York with teachers Andy Anselmo, Armen Boyajian and Mario Rossi.

Mr. Temporelli is on the roster of Barrett Vantage Artists.