NEWS: René featured in Opera Sense interview ahead of debut at Teatro alla Scala

As René prepares for his debut at Teatro alla Scala as Ernesto in Don Pasquale (April 3-May 4), Opera Sense interviewed him for a featured article this past week. Here is a short excerpt from the interview, and you can read the full article by click the link below. Opera Sense interview with René Barbera … Continue reading NEWS: René featured in Opera Sense interview ahead of debut at Teatro alla Scala →

NEWS: René Barbera Makes His Teatro alla Scala Milan Debut, April 3-May 4, 2018

Tenor René Barbera will make his Teatro alla Scala Milan debut April 3-May 4 as Ernesto in Davide Livermore’s new production of Donizetti’s opera buffa, Don Pasquale. Conducted by acclaimed Maestro Riccardo Chailly, René will star alongside some of the best of the new generation of Bel canto: Ambrogio Maestri as Don Pasquale; soprano Rosa … Continue reading NEWS: René Barbera Makes His Teatro alla Scala Milan Debut, April 3-May 4, 2018 →

NEWS: Tenor René Barbera to make his Dutch National Opera debut in ‘Il barbiere di Siviglia’

Continuing a dazzling run of European debuts, it has been announced that tenor René Barbera, whose voice has been described as “honeyed perfection” (Opera Today), will make his Dutch National Opera debut in one of his signature roles, Count Almaviva in Rossini’s Il barbiere di Siviglia. Of his Almaviva in Paris in January 2018, Opera … Continue reading NEWS: Tenor René Barbera to make his Dutch National Opera debut in ‘Il barbiere di Siviglia’ →

NEWS: René Barbera Makes His Bayerische Staatsoper Munich Debut In ‘La Cenerentola’

Fresh off a triumphant performance of Count Almaviva in Il barbiere di Siviglia at the Opera National de Paris which prompted Olyrix to proclaim “[he] keeps the beauty of the song even in the recitatives and its power even in the vocalizations,” René Barbera prepares to make his house debut at the Bayerische Staatsoper Munich … Continue reading NEWS: René Barbera Makes His Bayerische Staatsoper Munich Debut In ‘La Cenerentola’ →

NEWS: René featured in two feature interviews in advance of his return to the Paris Opera

As René prepares for his return to the Opera National de Paris as Count Almaviva in Il barbiere di Siviglia (January 24-February 16), Revopéra and Ôlyrix both interviewed him for feature articles this week. Here are short excerpts from each interview, and you can read the full articles by clicking through the links below. Revopéra interview … Continue reading NEWS: René featured in two feature interviews in advance of his return to the Paris Opera →

Opernhaus Zürich – La Fille du Régiment

The whirlwind nature of the past few weeks has been unbelievably exciting and I have thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of jumping-in at the last minute for ailing colleagues. My time in Zurich was brief but I found myself absolutely enchanted with the city and its people and, thankfully, the audiences appeared to be pleased with … Continue reading Opernhaus Zürich – La Fille du Régiment →

PRESS RELEASE: Tenor René Barbera Makes Nine House Debuts This Season, Marking a Series of Firsts For This Brilliant Artist

Including debuts in Zürich, Munich, Berlin, Milan, Valencia, Dresden, and Stuttgart American tenor René Barbera, praised for his singing “suffused with…old-fashioned warmth” by Opera News, will make nine house debuts this season, cementing his status as an operatic star on the rise. “This season is full of exciting house debuts and repertoire I love,” says … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Tenor René Barbera Makes Nine House Debuts This Season, Marking a Series of Firsts For This Brilliant Artist →

Surviving the Madness!

It has been some time since I’ve posted and I wanted to take the time to celebrate the survival of one of the craziest weeks of my professional career!   Here’s what happened:   April 19:         8:30pm – Opening of La Cenerentola         11:30pm – Opening performance ended         12:00pm – Arrived at home … Continue reading Surviving the Madness! →

San Francisco Opera – Il Barbiere di Siviglia

This post is a little late but things have been quite busy since leaving San Francisco and I’m finally getting a chance to sit down and write a little something about my time there. This particular Barber of Seville, for a number of reasons, ended up being my favorite by far.  I had an incredible … Continue reading San Francisco Opera – Il Barbiere di Siviglia →

Home Sweet Home

What can I say? I love home.  It comes in many forms.  For me, and certainly for many who spend their lives on the road, home is all about familiarity.  The people, the location, the company…  This is what makes home for me. I had the distinct joy of singing in one of my homes, … Continue reading Home Sweet Home →

I left my heart in Annecy, France

  Anna and I had the most wonderful time in Annecy, France!  Our first two days in town were prior to rehearsals for the concert beginning so we took advantage and rented a boat to spend some quality time on the lake. We also attempted to take a bike path around the lake… which quickly … Continue reading I left my heart in Annecy, France →

Happy Trails La Gazza Ladra… Hello Stabat Mater & France!

Last night was our 4th and final performance and all I can say is…. Four performances is hardly enough.  I had such a wonderful time putting this piece together.  I was so lucky to have such wonderful colleagues and friends around me for both my role and house debuts at the Rossini Opera Festival this … Continue reading Happy Trails La Gazza Ladra… Hello Stabat Mater & France! →

Opening Night of Barbiere!!

We had a spectacular opening night here at Opera National de Paris.  The public was absolutely wonderful and the show moved along just beautifully!  Thank you Paris for such a wonderful reception… I am truly honored to be a part of this incredible show. If you have the chance to come see this show I … Continue reading Opening Night of Barbiere!! →

Rotating Stages

Rehearsing here in Paris has been an absolute joy! The staging is turning out beautifully and the set is incredible! This particular set rotates quite a bit during some scenes and, it turns out, I was getting a little sea-sick. I arrived home one night during the first week of rehearsal and, as I ate … Continue reading Rotating Stages →

Oh Paris how I adore thee!

Anna, my fiancee, and I have arrived in Paris just a couple of days before rehearsals begin. We are absolutely in love with this city and are so happy that my parents get to spend a week here with us exploring the city. I can’t wait to get the rehearsals started and see what this … Continue reading Oh Paris how I adore thee! →

Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron – Vacation!

Today begins a one week vacation in my idea of paradise at the Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron! This place is stunningly beautiful and so serene and peaceful. The weather is BEAUTIFUL and I look forward to many wine tastings in the region… including my all-time favorite Sauternes!

Season Announcement!

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to announce my 2014 – 2015 season with many exciting projects. To kick off the season, I will be returning to the Opera National de Paris as il Conte d’Almaviva in Il Barbiere di Siviglia. Immediately following is my San Francisco Opera debut as Don Ramiro in La Cenerentola. Afterward, I … Continue reading Season Announcement! →