Juan Jose de Leon, Tenor
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2011-2012 Performances
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Biography
Juan Jose de Leon is a first-year Resident Artist at Pittsburgh Opera. In the 2011-12 season, he appears as Gastone/La traviata and Spoletta/Tosca. His performance experience includes Benvolio/Romeo et Juliette at The Dallas Opera, Basilio/The Marriage of Figaro at Glimmerglass Festival; Don Ramiro/La cenerentola at Seagle Music Colony; Tamino/The Magic Flute and Rinuccio/Gianni Schicchi at University of North Texas, among others. Mr. de Leon was a National Finalist at the Metropolitan National Council Auditions, an Audience Favorite at Opera Birmingham Vocal Competition, and received an Encouragement Award from the Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition. He has participated in singer training programs at Glimmerglass Festival and Seagle Music Colony, and holds a Master's degree in Music from Southern Methodist University as well as a Bachelor's degree in Music from the University of North Texas.
Mr. Gene Welsh and Mr. David McAdams generously sponsor Mr. de Leon's residency.
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