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Vicente SardineroSpanish opera singer, lyric baritone
Date of Birth: 12.01.1937
Country:  Spain |
Content:
- Vicente Sardinero: A Revered Spanish Baritone
- International Recognition
- Metropolitan Opera Debut
- Discographic Legacy
- "Manon Lescaut" (1971) with Montserrat Caballé and Plácido Domingo
- "Lucia di Lammermoor" (1976) with Caballé, Carreras, and Samuel Ramey
- "Manon Lescaut" (1992) with Miriam Gauci
- Later Career and Legacy
Vicente Sardinero: A Revered Spanish Baritone
Early Career and DebutVicente Sardinero, a Spanish operatic baritone, was born in Barcelona on January 12, 1937. His debut took place at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona during the 1964-1965 season, where he portrayed the role of Escamillo in Georges Bizet's "Carmen."
International Recognition
In 1967, Sardinero's career soared when he graced the stage of Milan's Teatro alla Scala, singing the part of Enrico in Gaetano Donizetti's "Lucia di Lammermoor." He became a regular performer at London's Covent Garden, debuting in 1976 as Marcello in Giacomo Puccini's "La bohème." Additionally, Sardinero frequently performed in zarzuelas, a Spanish form of light opera.
Metropolitan Opera Debut
Sardinero's debut at the Metropolitan Opera occurred in 1977, where he再次 portrayed Marcello in "La bohème." His Mimì partners included renowned opera singers such as Ileana Cotrubas, Katia Ricciarelli, and Renata Scotto. Sardinero also collaborated with conductors such as James Levine, Josephine Barstow, José Carreras, and Justino Díaz.
Discographic Legacy
Sardinero's extensive discography includes performances in:Pietro Mascagni's "L'amico Fritz" (1968) with Luciano Pavarotti and Mirella Freni
"Manon Lescaut" (1971) with Montserrat Caballé and Plácido Domingo
Gioachino Rossini's "Un giorno di regno" (1973) with Jessye Norman, Fiorenza Cossotto, and José Carreras
"La bohème" (1973) with Caballé, Domingo, Sherrill Milnes, Judith Blegen, and Ruggero Raimondi
"Lucia di Lammermoor" (1976) with Caballé, Carreras, and Samuel Ramey
Giacomo Puccini's "Edgar" (live recording, 1977) with Renata Scotto and Carlo Bergonzi
"Manon Lescaut" (1992) with Miriam Gauci
Notable Live RecordingsSardinero's renowned live operatic performances include "Manon Lescaut" with Magda Olivero and Richard Tucker (1972) and "Roberto Devereux" with José Carreras and Montserrat Caballé (1977).
Later Career and Legacy
Vicente Sardinero passed away on February 9, 2002, at the age of 65, in Villafranca del Castillo, near Madrid. He left an enduring legacy as a gifted Spanish baritone renowned for his powerful voice and passionate interpretations.
