GABRiEL LEWIS-O’CONNOR , bass, is thrilled to be in his fourth 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 beautiful wife Lauren and his family for their support and love.