Juan Diego Flórez

Born in Peru, Flórez studied in Lima and Philadelphia, making his debut in Matilde di Shabran (Rossini Festival, Pesaro, 1996). He sings for opera companies worldwide including the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, Milan, Vienna State Opera, Paris Opera and The Royal Opera, for which he has sung more than ten roles. He has sung many tenor roles in operas by Bellini, Rossini and Donizetti and also specialises in French romantic repertoire. His numerous accolades and awards include the highest decoration by the government of Peru. In 2011, he founded Sinfonía por el Perú, a social inclusion project that uses music to transform the lives of young people in his home country. Engagements for 2025/26  include Tonio (La fille du régiment) at La Scala, Milan, Nadir (Les pêcheurs de perles) at Vienna State Opera and concerts and recitals worldwide.