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David Lomelí debuts with the Canadian Opera Company in “Rigoletto”

admin — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:31:03 +0000

David Lomelí will make his Canadian Opera Company debut as The Duke of Mantua in Rigoletto this fall. Lomelí, who has been described as “mesmerizing” by the Wall Street Journal and “delightful” by the New York Times, will be coming together with other up-and-coming opera stars as well as some more established voices, such as Quinn Kelsey, Lester Lynch, Ekaterina Sadovnikova, Simone Osborne, Dimitri Pittas, Phillip Ens and Kendall Gladen to perform this masterpiece by Giuseppe Verdi. COC Music Director Johannes Debus, director Christopher Alden and designer Michael Levine lead the innovative team behind this new production on stage this September and October in Toronto.

Success in Santa Fe for David Lomelí

admin — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:58:49 +0000

Up-and-coming tenor, David Lomelí, wowed audiences in his Santa Fe Opera debut this summer with his engaging portrayal of Rodolfo in La bohème. Charles Downey of The Washington Post said “The vocal discovery of the season was Mexican tenor David Lomelí…” and called his performance “world class”. James M. Keller of The New Mexican said “He possesses a remarkably sweet tone…”, and Lawrence A. Johnson of The Classical Review called Lomeli’s performance “remarkable” and said “the young Mexican singer showed that he is the real thing – a lyric tenor with a rich, vibrant voice, ample squillo and that idiomatic ping on top.”

David Lomelí, who was a first-prize winner of Plácido Domingo’s world opera competition, Operalia, can next be heard singing the role of the Duke of Mantua in the Canadian Opera Company’s production of Rigoletto this fall in Toronto.

New York City Opera Debut as Nemorino

admin — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:23:41 +0000

In his local debut, Mexican Tenor David Lomelí was a bright spot in New York City Opera’s production of L’Elisir d’Amore this spring. Lomelí played the character of Nemorino and Fred Cohn of Opera News praised the singer, saying “His voice is of an ideal timbre and weight for the role.” Zachary Woolfe of The New York Times said Lomelí “sang with sincerity and style and acted with energy in his New York stage debut.” Woolfe added, ”He was, in a word, delightful.” Lomelí received a “warm, extended ovation” following his big aria, “Una furtiva lagrima”, on opening night and seems to be off to a great start in New York City.

David Lomelí named Musical America’s New Artist of the Month

admin — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:44:32 +0000

David Lomelí, who completed his second year as an Adler fellow at the San Francisco Opera in December, was named Musical America‘s New Artist of the Month for February. Musical America characterizes Lomelí’s voice as “large, well-supported and passionate, with solid low notes and plenty of ping at the top — a thrilling, sweet-sounding lyric tenor ideal for bel canto roles.” Lomelí is enjoying this time and says, “Right now, my main goal is to stay healthy and keep singing. I’m doing what I love to do.”