Nathan Pacheco

Nathan Pacheco

Straddling two divergent worlds, pop and opera, Disney Pearl artist Nathan Pacheco creates a new musical world all his own. The Washington, D.C., native possesses a voice as powerful as any in opera, yet at the same time he sings with all the warmth and accessibility of the greatest pop artists. <br><br>Nathan was discovered by producer Ric Wake (Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston) and was a featured performer with pianist/composer Yanni on tours of the US, Canada and Mexico. He has been featured on a number of national television broadcasts including two previous PBS television specials and the ABC/Disney Parks Christmas Parade. Last May he performed for His Royal Highness Prince Charles at the British Embassy in Washington, D.C. and for Christmas performed O Holy Night at Chicago s Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, Philadelphia s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the ABC/Disney Parks Christmas Parade with Katherine Jenkins. This spring he headlined for First Lady Michelle Obama at the 100th Anniversary of Washington s Cherryblossom Festival and joined Katie Couric, Alex Trebek and a dizzying array of celebrities as a performer at the nationally televised Cherryblossom Television Special.<br><br>He has not one but TWO upcoming PBS specials Introducing Nathan Pacheco Live In Concert premieres August 11 and Nathan Pacheco -Christmas which airs in December. He s appearing live on PBS affiliates throughout much of August and will mount his first headlining tour in November.