Carlos Álvarez (baritone) facts for kids
Carlos Álvarez, born in 1966 in Málaga, Spain, is a very talented Spanish opera singer. He is known as a baritone, which means he sings with a deep, rich voice. Since the early 1990s, he has performed in operas all over the world.
Carlos Álvarez has won important awards for his music. In 2001, his recording of the main role in Isaac Albéniz's opera Merlin won a Latin Grammy Award. He sang alongside the famous singer Plácido Domingo in that recording. Later, in 2006, he won a Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording for his role as Ford in Giuseppe Verdi's opera Falstaff. These awards show how much his singing is appreciated.
A Career in Opera
Carlos Álvarez started his singing career in 1990. His first big performance was in Madrid, Spain, at the Teatro de la Zarzuela. He sang in an opera called La del manojo de rosas by Pablo Sorozábal.
Since then, he has sung in many of the world's most famous opera houses. These include La Scala in Italy, the Royal Opera, London in the UK, and the Opéra Bastille in France. He has also performed in major cities like Vienna, Chicago, and Zurich.
Famous Roles
Carlos Álvarez has played many different characters in operas. Some of his well-known roles include:
- Alfonso XI in La favorite
- Don Carlo in Ernani
- Don Carlo di Vargas in La forza del destino
- Escamillo in Carmen
- Figaro in The Barber of Seville
- Iago in Otello
- Rodrigo in Don Carlos
He has also played the main characters in operas like Don Giovanni, The Marriage of Figaro, and Simon Boccanegra.
Performing at the Met
In 1996, Carlos Álvarez made his first appearance at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. He sang the role of Germont in the opera La traviata. Plácido Domingo, who is also a famous singer, was the conductor for that show.
Carlos Álvarez has returned to the Metropolitan Opera many times. He has performed in several operas by the composer Verdi. For example, he sang as Count Di Luna in Il trovatore in 2002. He also played Renato in Un ballo in maschera in 2005. In 2006, he was the Miller in Luisa Miller. He also took on the main roles in Rigoletto in 2006 and Macbeth in 2008.
In 2003, Carlos Álvarez received a special award in Spain. It was called the Premio Nacional de Música, which is a national music award for his amazing performances.
Recent Performances
Carlos Álvarez has continued to perform in major opera productions. For example, in December 2019, he sang the role of Iago in Otello for the Royal Opera in London. He has maintained a busy schedule, performing in many different operas around the world.
See also
In Spanish: Carlos Álvarez (barítono) para niños
