Javier Camarena facts for kids
Javier Camarena (born March 26, 1976) is a famous Mexican opera singer. He is known for his amazing voice and for singing very high notes.
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Early Life
Javier Camarena was born in Xalapa, a city in Veracruz, Mexico. His father worked as a technician at a nuclear power plant.
His Singing Style and Famous Roles
Javier Camarena is a specialist in a style of opera called bel canto. This Italian term means "beautiful singing." It's a style from older operas by composers like Rossini, Bellini, and Donizetti.
He often sings leading male roles, called tenors, in these operas. Some of his famous roles include:
- Edgardo in Lucia di Lammermoor
- Arturo in I puritani
- Count Almaviva in Il barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville)
He has also sung important tenor roles in operas by Mozart and Verdi.
Performances Around the World
Javier Camarena has performed in many of the world's most famous opera houses and festivals. These include:
- The Zurich Opera in Switzerland, where he was a singer for several years.
- The Royal Opera House in London, England.
- The Salzburg Festival in Austria.
- The Deutsche Oper Berlin in Germany.
- The Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City.
- The Paris Opéra in France.
- The Bayerische Staatsoper in Munich, Germany.
- The Liceu in Barcelona, Spain.
- The Staatsoper Wien (Vienna State Opera) in Austria.
In 2018, his performance as Edgardo in Lucia di Lammermoor at the Teatro Real in Madrid, Spain, received great praise. People said he had a "voice of beautiful sound, thrilling high notes, and a lovely tone." He also gave a concert there in January 2021.
Metropolitan Opera Debuts and Encores
Javier Camarena made his first appearance at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City in October 2011. He sang the role of Count Almaviva in Il barbiere di Siviglia.
He made history at the Metropolitan Opera:
- On April 25, 2014, he became only the third singer in 70 years to perform an encore (sing a song again) on stage.
- On March 12, 2016, he became the second singer to perform multiple encores in one show.
Awards
Javier Camarena received an Opera News award in 2020. This award celebrates important people in the world of opera.
Music Recordings
Javier Camarena has released several music recordings:
- La colombe (The Dove), an opera by Gounod.
- Contrabandista, an album of his solo songs.
See also
In Spanish: Javier Camarena para niños
