Curiosidades

Opera singer (tenor) born of Sicilian parents. Began his career as a cabaret singer in Paris, accompanying himself on the guitar while studying with Raphael Ruiz, a Cuban émigré in Paris. Won the Pavarotti International Voice Competition in Philadelphia in 1988.

He was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1995 (1994 season) for Outstanding Achievement in Opera for his performance in Romeo and Juliet.

He was nominated for a 2003 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Outstanding Achievement in Opera of 2002 for his performance at the Royal Opera House.