René Barbera is set to join the Metropolitan Opera's production of Der Rosenkavalier as the Italian Singer this spring. Barbera shares the stage with a stellar cast that includes Lise Davidsen as Marschallin, Erin Morley as Sophie, Samantha Hankey as Octavian, Günther Groissböck as Baron Ochs, Brian Mulligan as Amimal, and Katharine Goeldner as Annina. Under the baton of Australian…
René Barbera joins the roster of Askonas Holt for worldwide representation where he will work with Senior Artist Manager Dominic Domingo and Artist Manager Angelica Conner. With a long and rich history as well as a renowned clientele that includes the likes of Daniel Baremboim and Yo-Yo Ma, Askonas Holt is one of the world’s leading arts management companies, specializing in the…
This February, René Barbera reprises Ernesto in Don Pasquale at Teatro Massimo di Palermo, a role he has sung to great acclaim in Milan, Chicago, and Vienna. Starring alongside Mr. Barbera includes Michele Pertusi as Don Pasquale, Giuliana Gianfaldoni as Norina and Markus Werba as Dr. Malatesta. Michele Spotti conducts Damiano Michieletto's contemporary take on the opera buffa…
On January 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28, René Barbera sings the role of Elvino in Jaco Van Dormael and Michèle Anne De Mey's stunning new production of La sonnambula with Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège. Under the baton of Giampaolo Bisanti, the superb cast also includes Jessica Pratt as Amina, Marko Mimica as Count Rodolfo, Marina Monzó as Lisa, Julie Bailly at Teresa, and Ugo Rabec as…
On January 5 and 7, René Barbera will appear as Nemorino in Michele Mirabella’s vibrant production of L’elisir d’amore at Royal Opera House Muscat. Joining Mr. Barbera on stage includes Nina Minasyn as Adina, Germán Enrique Alcántara as Belcore, Erwin Schrott as Dulcamara and Francesca Benitez as Giannetta. Jordi Bernàcer leads the Orchestra del Teatro Lirico di Cagliari.