Charles Castronovo, born on June 19, 1975, in Queens, New York, is an acclaimed American operatic tenor of Sicilian and Ecuadorian descent. Raised in Southern California, he discovered his passion for opera during his undergraduate studies in classical voice at California State University, Fullerton. His talent caught the attention of William Vendice, chorusmaster of the Los Angeles Opera, who hired him as a chorister.

Throughout his career, Castronovo has established himself as one of the finest lyric tenors of his generation, gracing the stages of prestigious opera houses worldwide. He has performed at renowned venues such as the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Vienna State Opera, Berlin State Opera, Paris Opera, Bavarian State Opera in Munich, Theatre Royale de la Monnaie in Brussels, as well as at festivals like Salzburg and Aix en Provence.

Castronovo’s repertoire is extensive, ranging from Mozart’s great tenor roles to Donizetti’s Nemorino in « L’Elisir D’Amore » and Verdi’s Alfredo in « La Traviata. » He has received wide acclaim for his performances in roles like Faust, Romeo, the Duke in « Rigoletto, » Rodolfo in « La Boheme, » and Tom Rakewell in « The Rake’s Progress. »

Notable highlights of Castronovo’s career include starring in the title role of Daniel Catan’s « Il Postino » alongside Placido Domingo, his debut at the Metropolitan Opera as Beppe in « I Pagliacci, » and his performances in various productions across Europe and the United States.

Aside from his opera career, Castronovo is also a frequent soloist on the concert stage, having performed with esteemed orchestras such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. His repertoire continues to expand, with future plans including performances in new productions and debuts at prestigious opera houses around the world.