Christopher Chroniak studied voice at the Ohio State University as a baritone.  While there he performed Leporello  in Don Giovanni, Begger in Old Maid and the Thief, and Guglielmo in Cosi fan Tutti.  With the Newton Opera Company in Massachusetts he sang Don Magnifico in La Cenerentola, Belcore in L’Elisir d’Amore, and Leader/Preacher in Down in the Valley.

After earning a doctorate in psychology and establishing a private practice as a clinical psychologist, Chroniak resumed his vocal studies in earnest.  His teacher introduced him to the repertoire of a countertenor and he realized that he had found his “true voice."  After intensive study he felt ready to audition and began offering himself as a countertenor.  He has had success in Chicago with the limited amount of auditioning he has done.  Ovation!Management is pleased to present Christopher Chroniak in that rarefied fach of a countertenor.

In 2003, Chroniak performed as a guest artist with Musica Sacrum and the Lisle Chamber Choir. In February 2007, he performed Lisa in La Comica del Cielo by Abbatini with the McKenna Ensemble. Future engagements include a concert with the Chicago Humanities Festival.