James Valenti Media Kit

American tenor, James Valenti has a voice of Italianate lustre which is continually compared to some of the greatest tenors of the post World War ll era such as Franco Corelli, Giuseppe di Stefano and Carlo Bergonzi. The sought after 6'5" tenor, has built a global reputation for his elegant musicianship, commanding stage presence and ardent vocal style.  At age 25, Valenti made his professional debut at the Teatro dell 'Opera di Roma where he played Rodolfo in the Franco Zeffirelli production of “La Boheme.” Since his debut, he has scored one triumphal role after another and has had the opportunity to perform in many of the most celebrated citadels of Opera in the world including Teatro alla Scala Milan, Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House London, Opera National de Paris, Sydney Opera House, Opera House Munich, Salzburg Festival, Deutsche Opera Berlin, San Francisco Opera and Opernhaus Zürich. He has showcased his vocal ability and acting versatility in a variety of roles such as Alfredo Germont in “La Traviata,” Duke of Mantua in “Rigoletto,” Lt. Pinkerton in “Madama Butterfly,” Maurizio in “Adriana Lecouvreur,” Edgardo in “Lucia di Lammermoor,” Werther in “Werther,” Romeo in “Romeo et Juliette” and Doctor Faust in “Faust.” Valenti has also had the pleasure of working along side some of the greatest opera voices and maestros in the industry including Anna Netrebko, Angela Gheorghiu, Dimitri Hvorostovsky, Thomas Hampson, Simon Keenlyside, Placido Domingo, Leo Nucci, Maestro Gustavo Dudamel, Maestro Antonio Pappano, Maestro Daniele Gatti and Maestro Carlo Rizzi to name a few. Valenti has received a number of accolades in his young career including the New York City Opera’s Outstanding Debut Artist Award in 2008, the Maria Callas Debut Artist Award in 2009 and the Richard Tucker Award in 2010. Valenti also gives of his time and funds to many organizations close to his heart such as Children International, UNICEF, Greenpeace, PBS and NPR.  

Valenti recently took on the challenging title role in Verdi's “Don Carlos” at the Caramoor Festival in July, which The New York Times noted his "dark-centered, expressive tenor.”Currently, Valenti is expanding his musical repertoire and preparing for a number of exciting roles. In March of 2014, he will be making his debut as Italian film star, Rudolph Valentino in the new biographical opera, “Dream of Valentino.” He is also scheduled to perform as Cavaradossi in “Tosca,” Don Jose in “Carmen” and will be singing in some fantastic venues such as the Lyric Opera House of Chicago and will make his triumphant return to the Metropolitan Opera as he performs in “Madama Butterfly” in April 2014.

James Valenti singing Bellini’s “Vaga Luna”

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