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Philip Webb is an American tenor who has received initial critical acclaim after launching his career in operatic and classical music in 1996.

In 1988 he recorded his second gospel CD, “He Is King” and was heard in churches all over the United States and Canada. In 1993, after nearly twelve years as a church music minister, Webb was encouraged by the renowned bass, Giorgio Tozzi, to pursue a career in opera. He immediately began an intensive program of studies and training. with one of the most renown vocal teachers of her day, Margaret Harshaw, formerly of the Metropolitan Opera and the Indiana School of Music. Since that beginning program into opera, he has continued to study professionally and in 2001 he began a series of studies with the Internationally acclaimed \"Verdian\" tenor, Carlo Bergonzi. As his career has grown, Philip has continued his vocal studies with the legendary singing coach, Seth Riggs of Los Angeles.

He has performed on the leading stages of the world, singing operas, oratorios and concerts with various symphonies. Philip\'s short career has encompassed a wide spectrum of roles and their interpretations, however, he is equally at home singing gospel music as that is where he first began singing. He and his wife Barbara have three children, and live in the Los Angeles, California area. For more information on Philip’s professional career you may visit www.philipwebb.net