Kenneth Tarver facts for kids
Kenneth Tarver is a famous American opera singer. He is known as a tenor, which means he sings high notes. He was born in Detroit, USA.
Kenneth Tarver has performed in many of the world's most important opera houses. These include the Royal Opera House in London and the Metropolitan Opera in New York. He has also sung in major cities like Vienna, Berlin, Barcelona, and Brussels.
Kenneth Tarver's Opera Career
Kenneth Tarver has performed many different roles in operas. He has sung in famous operas like L'Italiana in Algeri and La Cenerentola. In these operas, he played characters like Lindoro and Prince Ramiro.
He has also performed in works by famous composers. These include Joseph Haydn, Christoph Willibald Gluck, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Some of his recent roles include:
- Orfeo in Haydn’s L'anima del filosofo
- Orphée in Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice
- A role in Mozart’s Idomeneo
In 2016, Kenneth Tarver recorded Berlioz's Roméo et Juliette. He worked with the London Symphony Orchestra and conductor Valery Gergiev for this recording.
Selected Recordings
Kenneth Tarver has made many recordings of his performances. These recordings let people listen to his singing at home. Here are some of his important recordings:
- Berlioz, Requiem: He sang with the Seattle Symphony.
- Berlioz, Roméo et Juliette: He recorded this twice, once with Pierre Boulez and once with Valéry Gergiev.
- Berlioz, Beatrice et Bénédict: He sang the role of Bénédict with the London Symphony Orchestra.
- Berlioz, Les Troyens: He was part of this large opera recording with the London Symphony Orchestra.
See also
In Spanish: Kenneth Tarver para niños
