Tenor great Ronan Tynan performing locally

How to go

What: Ronan Tynan with the Hamilton-Fairfield Symphony Orchestra

When: 8 p.m. June 22. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Where: Tri-County Assembly of God, 7350 Dixie Highway, Fairfield

Tickets: Ticketmaster/Ticketweb

Ronan Tynan is a man of many talents. After having his legs amputated when he was 20, Tynan became an orthopedic doctor and won 18 gold medals in the Paralympics.

But what Tynan is most recognized for is his voice — as a member of the Irish Tenors, Tynan has traveled around the world, performing everywhere from the Yankee Stadium to President Ronald Reagan’s funeral.

Tickets are on sale now for a June 22 concert, when Tynan will be bringing his talents locally in a special performance with the Hamilton-Fairfield Symphony Orchestra.

“He’s the greatest tenor voice in the world,” said HFSO conductor Paul Stanbery. “It’s a one-in-a-million voice. There’s a natural beauty and power to the sound.”

Tynan will be performing a wide range of songs with the orchestra, from Irish tunes like “Oh Danny Boy” to operatic songs from Giacomo Puccini’s “Tosca.”

“Naturally, I’m Irish, so a good 60 percent will be Irish music,” Tynan said. “You’ll get the opportunity to hear a real Irish man sing some great Irish songs.”

The concert will be partially in honor of William Boehm, whose donation helped to bring Tynan to Butler County.

When fundraising began, Boehm immediately pledged his support, sending in twice what he originally promised, Stanbery said. But Boehm, who died earlier this month, won’t be there to see his efforts come to fruition.

“He was a very private, very generous man,” Stanbery said. “Ronan is going to be sure and say a few words, and ‘Oh Danny Boy’ will be dedicated to (Boehm).”

The two-hour concert will be the first time Tynan performs locally and is an event that can’t be missed, Stanbery said.

“For people who love great singing, you don’t want to miss this concert,” he said. “You’ll hear a great symphony orchestra, and you get to be in the presence of the greatest living tenor in the world.”

For Tynan, it’s an opportunity to share his love of music.

“It’s a great thing to be able to do,” Tynan said. “Music gives us the opportunity to be nostalgic and think about people you love.”