Roberto Alagna

Roberto Alagna ( born June 7, 1963 in Clichy- sous -Bois, France ) is a French opera singer (tenor ), of Italian origin.

The son of Italian parents, grew up in Paris, where he studied voice. In 1988 he won the First Prize of the International Pavarotti Competition in Philadelphia. The lyric tenor made ​​his operatic debut as Alfredo in Verdi's La Traviata with the Glyndebourne Touring Opera. The role he sang at many famous opera houses, finally in 1990 at La Scala. As Rodolfo in Puccini's La Bohème - another signature role - he made his debut in 1992 at the Royal Opera House in London. During production, he learned the Romanian soprano Angela Gheorghiu, with whom he has been married since 1996 and has been often occurs together.

The singers were in the past accused airs after the beginning of the first act, he left the stage around at a performance of Verdi's Aida on 10 December 2006 at the Teatro alla Scala by booing from the audience following the aria Celeste Aida. Engaged as a stand-in tenor Antonello Palombi jumped in quick one, albeit without costume, and thus saved the idea.

His most recent opera galas in Germany in the summer of 2008, he played together with soprano Barbara Krieger were, however, rewarded with a standing ovation.

Besides his work in all the major international opera houses he has recorded numerous CDs, which have received many awards.

Roles (selection)

  • Alfredo in La Traviata
  • Rodolfo in La Bohème
  • Cavaradossi in Tosca
  • Don José in Carmen
  • Canio in Pagliacci
  • Roméo in Roméo et Juliette
  • Radames in Aida
  • Chevalier Des Grieux in Manon
  • Don Carlos in Don Carlos
  • Faust in Faust
  • Nemorino in L' elisir d' amore
  • Fritz Kobus in L' amico Fritz
  • Werther in Werther ( Massenet )

Awards

  • Laurence Olivier Award ( 1995)
  • Chevalier de l' Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (1996 )
  • Victoire de la musique (1997)
  • Médaille Vermeil de la Ville de Paris ( 2001)
  • Officier de L' Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (2002)
  • Knight of the Legion of Honour (2008)
  • The asteroid ( 260 508 ) Alagna was named after him (2013 )
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