He was a singer for the New York Metropolitan Opera in New York City. He joined the Metropolitan Touring Company in 1965. He became a member of the New York Company in 1970. He performed 900 performances including playing "Happy" in Puccini's opera, "Fanciulla Del West" in 1970. His last performance was playing Ivan in Johann Strauss's opera, "Die Fledermaus." He played Bonze in Puccini's opera, "Madame Butterfly;" Benoit in Puccini's opera, "La Boheme;" played Count Ceprano in Verdi's opera, "Rigoletto;" played Zuniga in Bizet's opera, "Carmen. He also performed as a recitalist in New York City and performed Ukrainian classical music.