"His sublime vocal quality was something of absolute wonder - organic ease through both dexterous passages of coloratura and broad-stroked lyricism."
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BIOGRAPHY
Maltese tenor Nico Darmanin has captivated audiences around the globe since his Royal Opera House debut in 2013 in Les Vêpres Siciliennes under Sir Antonio Pappano. A Cardiff Singer of the World finalist and Austrian Music Theatre Award nominee, Nico is celebrated as a leading interpreter of the bel canto repertoire, known for his vocal brilliance and refined dramatic artistry...
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What Critics Say
L A C E N E R E N T O L A - T E A T R O R E G I O T O R I N O
"Maltese tenor Nico Darmanin was a revelation. His light lyric tenor was perfect for the role, as was his virile demeanor and charm. He impressed with his agile voice and ease in reaching the Rossinian high notes. His timbre is darker and his voice bigger than the typical Rossini tenor, more Francisco Araiza than Lawrence Brownlee, which suits this role in particular. Endowed with magnetic stage presence and good looks, Darmanin's future looks bright indeed.
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He was charm personified in Act one's duet with Cenerentola, "Un soave non so che". His Act two aria, "Si, ritrovarla io giuro" was also brilliantly rendered, with impressively secure high notes in the cabaletta."
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"The Maltese Tenor Nico Darmanin fires off his stratospheric top notes and coloratura volleys like a vocal Roman candle..."
