James Valenti

5 pieces since 2010 — in 3 roles, at 3 companies, most often at Caramoor Festival.

5 pieces
3 roles
3 companies
17 years

Role Carlos

Role Mario Cavaradossi

Role Pinkerton

No limits

The scene: a vocal audition, sometime in the past. A young, blond soprano approaches the podium. Her aria: “Un bel di.” She sings. Before she gets to the second “Chi sara” she’s rudely interrupted.

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