GABRlEL LEWIS-O’CONNO, bass, is thrilled to be in his third season with Chanticleer. Originally from Lawrence, Kansas, Mr. Lewis-O’Connor received his bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. After a stint in England he returned to the Kansas City area to sing a season and a half with the Kansas City Chorale and attend graduate school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. There he performed the role of Figaro in Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro and sang with Armonia, a 12-voice early music ensemble, before moving West. California’s abundance of natural splendor and fresh produce fuel Mr. Lewis-O’Connor’s passion for backpacking and eating locally, while San Francisco’s hills provide an eternally challenging running environment. He sends blessings to his family and community for their support and love.