Internationally acclaimed tenor, Jesus Garcia, has quickly become one of opera’s most sought-after young rising stars. His dynamic stage presence and soaring vocalism make him ideal for the romantic roles of the Italian and French repertoire.
Mr. Garcia is the recipient of numerous awards including a 2003 Tony Award Honor for his work as Rodolfo in Baz Luhrmann’s production of Puccini’s La Boheme on Broadway. He has also been a winner in numerous competions including Placido Domingo’s Operalia, the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, those of the George London, the Licia Albanese, and the Marquerite McCammon International Vocal Competitions, and the Dallas Opera Guild Career Development Grant.
Previous roles include his critically acclaimed portrayal of Jean in Massenet’s miracle opera, Le Jongleur de Notre Dame; Fenton in Falstaff, Ernesto in Don Pasquale, Tebaldo in I Capuletti e i Montecchi, Ferrando in Cosi fan Tutte, Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Elvino in La Sonnambula, Tonio in La Fille du Regiment, Ramiro in La Cenerentola, Alfred in Die Fledermaus, Alfredo in La Traviata, Almaviva in Il Barbiere di Sevillia, and Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly.
Company credits include the Houston Grand Opera, the Berlin Staatsoper, the Washington National Opera, the Hamburg Staatsoper, Opera Company of Philadelphia, L’Esplanade Massenet Festival in St. Etienne, France; the Dallas Opera, Michigan Opera Theater, Palm Beach Opera, Arizona Opera, Central City Opera, and the Spoleto Festival USA.
Upcoming debuts include Rodolfo in Opera Nationale de Bordeaux’s ‘07-‘08 production of La Boheme.
Jesus Garcia has made several television appearances including the Today Show, “Breakfast with the Arts” on A&E, and the 2003 Tony Awards. He has also been featured in the pages of numerous magazines including Vogue, Vanity Fair, New York, and Opera News.
