With seventy roles to his credit, the baritone has become well-known for his magnetic and energizing stage performances. His voice and acting have been described as “emotionally fervid”, “richly expressive”, and “commanding”, garnering acclaim as Eugene Onegin, Conte di Luna (Il trovatore), Zurga (Les pêcheurs de perles), and John Proctor (The Crucible), among others.

Last season, Detwiler reprised the title role of Gianni Schicchi with Opera Idaho, made his company debut with Tulsa Opera as Escamillo (La tragédie de Carmen), and returned to Painted Sky Opera as headlining soloist for their Overture concerts. He returned to Opera Modesto as Ford in Verdi’s Falstaff and made his company/role debut with the

Mendocino Music Festival as Don Pasquale. Most recently, Mr. Detwiler covered the title role of Sweeney Todd with Opera Idaho, reprised Il conte di Luna with MidAtlantic Opera, and will appear as Nabucco with New Rochelle Opera this Spring.
 

The baritone has performed nationally and abroad with San Diego Opera, New York City Opera, Virginia Opera, Opéra Théâtre d'Avignon, Wichita Grand Opera, and Teatro Comunale di Narni amongothers.