Valerian Ruminski
Valerian Ruminski is a native of Buffalo NY and a graduate of The Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia PA. He made his Metropolitan Opera debut as Zuniga in Carmen. He has performed at Carnegie Hall a number of times, most recently in the Mozart Coronation Mass in 2024. Even though opera is his primary art he has also embraced Musical Theatre rep and performed in Carousel, South Pacific and sings the American Songbook including Sinatra melodies as well as songs of Anthony Newley, Sammy Davis Jr and Robert Goulet. He can be heard on the New World Records release of Victor Herbert Songs and will be singing a pops concert with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in 2026. Also a professional voice over artist he can be heard in the 2024 release of the animated film Little Emma. In film, as an actor, he will be featured as Dionysius in the UCLA release of 'Dionysius,Wine and Drama' in 2025. Mr. Ruminski is a Lincoln Center Martin Segal Award Winning artist, he has appeared on PBS in the Richard Tucker Gala twice and will be appearing at the Blackwater Festival in Shannon, Ireland for a production of Don Giovanni in May 2026.
THE ORIGINAL HARD LUCK STORY OF THE UNIVERSE: A CHARLES BUKOWSKI THING
Musicals & Operas · Nickel City Opera West/Valerian Ruminski · Ages 14+ · United States of America
A series of musical/vocal vignettes that showcase the poetry of Charles Bukowski set to music by Persis Vehar. The music is sung by Valerian Ruminski and accompanied on piano. Each poem/song is enhanced with props, costumes and drama. Various actors take on silent and speaking roles during the show.
A series of musical/vocal vignettes that showcase the poetry of Charles Bukowski set to music by Persis Vehar. The music is sung by Valerian Ruminski and accompanied on piano. Each poem/song is enhanced with props, costumes and drama. Various actors take on silent and speaking roles during the show.
DAVID ARKENSTONE'S MONA LISA MISSING! THE MUSICAL!
Musicals & Operas · SVI Cine+Media · Ages 14+ · United States of America
In 1911 the world's most famous painting was stolen from the Louvre -- vanished! Hearst yellow journalist Karl Decker sets out to crack the case, with singing, dancing and some "creative" reporting. With irresistible melodies from 5X GRAMMY® nominee David Arkenstone, Wayne Moore, and Steven Vlasak.
In 1911 the world's most famous painting was stolen from the Louvre -- vanished! Hearst yellow journalist Karl Decker sets out to crack the case, with singing, dancing and some "creative" reporting. With irresistible melodies from 5X GRAMMY® nominee David Arkenstone, Wayne Moore, and Steven Vlasak.
