Rossini Fest confirms Florez mentor as its boss
NewsThe Rossini Opera Festival has confirmed Ernesto Palacio as Intendant for four years, 2023-2026.
Palacio, 76, is a retired tenor who has been the vocal coach and artist manager of his fellow-Peruvian, Juan Diego Florez.
Looks like 80 is the recommended retirement age.
In fairness, Ernesto certainly knows his stuff!
Peru has provided a number of fine Rossini tenors, starting with Luigi Alva. Now 95 years old, Sr. Alva was an elegant and intelligent singer who never took on roles that did not suit his voice.