Luciano di Pasquale

Born in Teramo, Italy, Di Pasquale went on to study with mezzo-soprano Marina Gentile and received a diploma with the highest marks at the Conservatory of Rodi Garganico. He later studied with Elio Battaglia and Regina Resnik and won a scholarship to the International Competition “Vinas” in Barcelona and won the International Competition “Toti Dal Monte” in Treviso. In 1995 he was selected to play the role of Don Alfonso in “Così Fan Tutte” for the Foundation “W. Walton” and in 1998 he won the VII International Competition “S. and G. Giacomantonio” of Cosenza, with the role of Don Alfonso in “Così fan tutte.” Di Pasquale went on to become known for his interpretations in the Buffo Baritone repertoire particularly in the roles of Mozart and Rossini as well as rarely performed composers such as Paisello and Spontini. He performed at some of the greatest Italian theaters including Teatro dell’Opera of Roma, Teatro Verdi in Trieste, Teatro Massimo of Palermo, Teatro San Carlo in Naples,...