Stefano Palatchi facts for kids
Stefano Palatchi Ribera (born March 26, 1960), known as Stefano Palatchi, is a famous Spanish opera singer. He sings in a deep voice range called bass. People know him for his amazing stage presence, the beautiful sound of his voice, and how well he expresses feelings when he sings. He has performed in many operas in Spain and around the world. He also sings in big concerts, like Mozart's Requiem and Verdi's Messa da Requiem, which are very well-known musical pieces.
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About Stefano Palatchi
Early Life and Training
Stefano Palatchi was born in Barcelona, a big city in Spain.
He started learning to sing when he was 15 years old. His first teacher was Maya Maiska. Later, he studied with other famous teachers like Gino Bechi and Ettore Campogalliani. He also went to study in Florence, Italy, and New York, USA, to improve his skills.
One day, while he was taking a singing class, the artistic director of the Liceu opera house, Luis Andreu Marfà, heard him sing. He liked Stefano's voice and offered him a small part in an opera called Lohengrin by Wagner. That was Stefano's very first time singing in an opera!
His Singing Career
Stefano Palatchi first performed at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona in 1986. This is a very important opera house. He also sang there again in 1999 when the Liceu reopened after a big fire had damaged it five years earlier.
He has performed in hundreds of shows and more than thirty different operas. He is especially known for singing in operas by famous composers like Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini. Some of the operas he has sung in include Rigoletto, Aida, Turandot, and La bohème.
Stefano has also sung in new operas for the very first time. These are called "world premieres." For example, he sang in Cristóbal Colón and Gaudí. In 2009, he was part of the first Spanish performance of the opera Lazaro.
He has performed in many famous theaters and festivals outside of Spain. In 1994, he made his debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, which is one of the most famous opera houses in the world. There, he played the role of Colline in La bohème.
Helping Others
Stefano Palatchi cares about helping people. He supports the Clarós Foundation, which is a group that works to prevent and research deafness. He helps them by performing concerts to raise money for their important work.
His Works
On Television
Stefano Palatchi has appeared on television in opera performances. Some of these include:
- Aida (2003)
- Margarita la tornera (2000)
- Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (1989)
- La Gioconda (1988)
Music Recordings
Stefano Palatchi has recorded music with many different record labels. These include Decca, Naxos, and Opus Arte. When an artist records music, it's called their "discography."
What He Sings
Stefano Palatchi has sung many different roles in operas by many composers. He has performed in operas like Fidelio by Beethoven, Norma by Bellini, and Faust by Gounod. He has also sung in many operas by Verdi and Puccini.
Besides opera, Stefano has also explored other types of music. In 2012, he started singing Jazz music. In 2014, he began singing Russian Folk and Swing music. Because of his Swing performances, some people in Spain call him a "Crooner," which is a singer who performs popular songs in a smooth, gentle style.
Awards and Recognition
Stefano Palatchi has won important awards for his music.
- In 2000, he won a Latin Grammy Award for a type of Spanish musical play called a zarzuela, titled La Dolores.
- He was also nominated for another Latin Grammy in 2003 for Margarita la Tornera.
- He was nominated for a Grammy Award for his work in El gato con botas.
See also
In Spanish: Stefano Palatchi para niños
- Liceu
- Bass (vocal range)
- Latin Grammy Award for Best Classical Album
- 4th Annual Latin Grammy Awards
- Margarita la tornera
