Juan Diego Flórez

Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Flórez is recognized as one of the most admired singers of our time. Hailed for his signature virtuosity, unparalleled lyrical elegance, dashing stage presence, and boundless charm, he returns to Kansas City and the Series after nearly a decade. His much-anticipated solo recital will include opera arias, art songs, and other audience favorites. This dynamic performer of the opera stage is loved by audiences around the globe. You’ll find out why Opera News likened his voice to “the engine in a Porsche 911; when you hear it, you know you’re in the presence of something finely tuned and luxurious.”

Though he’s best known as one of the leading operatic tenors of his generation, Juan Diego Flórez also serves as an ambassador for his country and its culture. Along with starring in operas presented by the world’s most prestigious theaters, Flórez has dedicated himself to promoting the music of Peru and helping its younger citizens to thrive. In 2011, he established Sinfonía por el Perú, which he calls “my most beloved activity and project.” The nonprofit group seeks to transform the lives of thousands of underprivileged Peruvian children through musical education.

Juan Diego Flórez, the Peruvian tenor, had the audience exploding in joy. The audience was entirely right...The tenor was in excellent, excellent voice.”

The cast of this Christmas oratorio features soprano Julia Bullock, guest artists mezzo-soprano Jasmin White, countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo and bass-baritone Davóne Tines. This special performance, features a chamber orchestra and will be conducted by rising star Christian Reif, and sung in English, Spanish, and Latin.

A rarely performed work, El Niño “ruminates on the notion that with the promise of new life, there is the equal threat of inexplicable violence and sacrifice,” said Bullock, “one of opera’s fastest-rising stars” (Vanity Fair), who curated the selections being performed.

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“El Niño is one of my favorite pieces of music,” said Ms. Bullock. “It’s one of John and Peter’s greatest collaborations and explores the central themes of the nativity – miracles, the unique relationship between mother and child, and gift giving. The reason to develop this distilled rendering of El Niño with John’s and Peter’s blessing was to enable more people to experience this extraordinary work.”

Monday, December 11, 2023, 7 PM Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral

Generously sponsored by: The Ingram Family Foundation