LATEST NEWS:
September 2020 - New appointment!
Robert has been appointed 'Head of Performance' and 'Producer' for Miele Canto - a music education and performance company. For more information about Miele Canto please head to www.mielecanto.co.uk
Robert has been appointed 'Head of Performance' and 'Producer' for Miele Canto - a music education and performance company. For more information about Miele Canto please head to www.mielecanto.co.uk
August 2020 - Robert'S new podcast is NOW AVAILABLE!
'9 YEAR GAP'
Asking yourselves the BIG questions about your career and life direction? Join Robert as he sheds light on the day to day push to be seen in the job market after a 9 Year Gap! He'll chat with others in the job hunting scene and those who have come through to the other side. Let's get the conversation going, learn from each other and laugh along the way!
All things 9 Year Gap are accessible on the PODCAST page and at linktr.ee/9yeargap
Asking yourselves the BIG questions about your career and life direction? Join Robert as he sheds light on the day to day push to be seen in the job market after a 9 Year Gap! He'll chat with others in the job hunting scene and those who have come through to the other side. Let's get the conversation going, learn from each other and laugh along the way!
All things 9 Year Gap are accessible on the PODCAST page and at linktr.ee/9yeargap
March 2020 - News regarding COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, Robert's current projects and tour dates have been postponed until the situation has subsided.
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, Robert's current projects and tour dates have been postponed until the situation has subsided.
16 Feb 2020 - Podcast interview - 'Theatre Audience Podcast'
Thanks to Natalie from 'Theatre Audience Podcast' for the fun interview after one of the performances of Opera Undone at Trafalgar Studios. 'Theatre Audience Podcast' can be found on most podcast platforms.
To listen, click on the PODCAST INTERVIEW button below:
Thanks to Natalie from 'Theatre Audience Podcast' for the fun interview after one of the performances of Opera Undone at Trafalgar Studios. 'Theatre Audience Podcast' can be found on most podcast platforms.
To listen, click on the PODCAST INTERVIEW button below:
13 May 2019 - Website interview - 'WSO'
In lead up to Robert's concert with the Wimbledon Symphony Orchestra ("WSO") he was interviewed by the WSO Team.
To read, click on the WSO INTERVIEW button below:
In lead up to Robert's concert with the Wimbledon Symphony Orchestra ("WSO") he was interviewed by the WSO Team.
To read, click on the WSO INTERVIEW button below:
Italo-Australian tenor Robert Barbaro’s recent projects include a French Tour in Eric Levi’s Era – The Live Experience (see schedule for further shows in Russia and Europe); a West End double-bill production playing the roles of Cavaradossi and Rodolfo in Tosca and La Bohème respectively for King’s Head Theatre at Trafalgar Studios in London; and an opera gala concert in Kaliningrad, Russia.
One of Robert's new projects in the UK includes 'The Italian Songbook - a Cultural Landscape'. This concert series devised and directed by Antonio Pappano Riccio will explore Italian and Neapolitan songs from the 20th Century. Updated dates will be available once the COVID-19 situation has subsided.
In 2019, he completed his time as a young artist at The National Opera Studio (“NOS”) in London where performances included scenes as Peter Grimes (Peter Grimes) and Ferrando (Così fan tutte) with Scottish Opera and the English National Opera Orchestra; Edgardo (Lucia di Lammermoor) with Welsh National Opera; Albert (Albert Herring), Harry King (Anthropocene) at NOS and in the original show Last days with Opera North. He worked with Directors Michael McCarthy, Keith Warner, Tim Albery. Orpha Phelan, Emma Jenkins, Jonathan Haswell and conductors, Charles Peebles, Mark Shanahan, David Cowen and Laurent Pillot.
As well as holding degrees in Law and Arts from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, he studied opera at the Lisa Gasteen Opera School in Australia and with soprano Mirella Freni at the Teatro Comunale Luciano Pavarotti in Modena, Italy. With sponsorships from international trusts such as ‘The Acclaim Awards’, ‘The Dame Nellie Melba Opera Trust’ and the ‘Europe Fund’, he continues to pursue his career on the European operatic stage. Roles include Gherardo and Rinuccio (Gianni Schicchi) for the Teatro Comunale Luciano Pavarotti, Alfredo (La traviata), Rodolfo (La Bohème), Pinkerton (Madama Butterfly), Nadir (Les pêcheurs de perles), Raoul (Die lustige Witwe), Uldino (Attila), Doctor Kirk in Marshall-Hall’s Stella and Fenton (Falstaff) for the Teatro Regio di Parma.
He made his UK debut in 2018 as Ferrando in Così fan tutte for Dulwich Opera and performed the roles of Frantz, Andrès and Cochenille in a re-working of The Tales of Hoffmann titled A Fantastic Bohemian for the 2018 Grimeborn Festival in London. In 2019 he performed the role of Kunz Vogelgesang in Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg for Fulham Opera in London.
Equally at home on the concert and cross-over platforms, he has performed Schumann’s Dichterliebe, Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Mozart's Requiem, Haydn's Missa in tempore belli, Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle and Orff’s Carmina Burana, as well as in recital for the 2017 international award winning 'Festival Verdi'. Other theatrical pursuits include Piangi (The Phantom of the Opera), Tony (Masterclass), Marco (The Gondoliers), Mario Lanza in the Australian tour of The loveliest night of the year and a world tour with international singing group ‘The Ten Tenors’.
One of Robert's new projects in the UK includes 'The Italian Songbook - a Cultural Landscape'. This concert series devised and directed by Antonio Pappano Riccio will explore Italian and Neapolitan songs from the 20th Century. Updated dates will be available once the COVID-19 situation has subsided.
In 2019, he completed his time as a young artist at The National Opera Studio (“NOS”) in London where performances included scenes as Peter Grimes (Peter Grimes) and Ferrando (Così fan tutte) with Scottish Opera and the English National Opera Orchestra; Edgardo (Lucia di Lammermoor) with Welsh National Opera; Albert (Albert Herring), Harry King (Anthropocene) at NOS and in the original show Last days with Opera North. He worked with Directors Michael McCarthy, Keith Warner, Tim Albery. Orpha Phelan, Emma Jenkins, Jonathan Haswell and conductors, Charles Peebles, Mark Shanahan, David Cowen and Laurent Pillot.
As well as holding degrees in Law and Arts from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, he studied opera at the Lisa Gasteen Opera School in Australia and with soprano Mirella Freni at the Teatro Comunale Luciano Pavarotti in Modena, Italy. With sponsorships from international trusts such as ‘The Acclaim Awards’, ‘The Dame Nellie Melba Opera Trust’ and the ‘Europe Fund’, he continues to pursue his career on the European operatic stage. Roles include Gherardo and Rinuccio (Gianni Schicchi) for the Teatro Comunale Luciano Pavarotti, Alfredo (La traviata), Rodolfo (La Bohème), Pinkerton (Madama Butterfly), Nadir (Les pêcheurs de perles), Raoul (Die lustige Witwe), Uldino (Attila), Doctor Kirk in Marshall-Hall’s Stella and Fenton (Falstaff) for the Teatro Regio di Parma.
He made his UK debut in 2018 as Ferrando in Così fan tutte for Dulwich Opera and performed the roles of Frantz, Andrès and Cochenille in a re-working of The Tales of Hoffmann titled A Fantastic Bohemian for the 2018 Grimeborn Festival in London. In 2019 he performed the role of Kunz Vogelgesang in Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg for Fulham Opera in London.
Equally at home on the concert and cross-over platforms, he has performed Schumann’s Dichterliebe, Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Mozart's Requiem, Haydn's Missa in tempore belli, Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle and Orff’s Carmina Burana, as well as in recital for the 2017 international award winning 'Festival Verdi'. Other theatrical pursuits include Piangi (The Phantom of the Opera), Tony (Masterclass), Marco (The Gondoliers), Mario Lanza in the Australian tour of The loveliest night of the year and a world tour with international singing group ‘The Ten Tenors’.
Voice-over representation:
Reviews
J.C, LONDON LIVING LARGE / 2020 ★★★★
'Rodolfo (Rod)' in Puccin's La bohème (West End production 'Opera Undone') - "Roberto Barbaro showcased his amazing talent for characterisation and excellent voice...his new version of 'che gelida manina' was quite wonderful."
'Rodolfo (Rod)' in Puccin's La bohème (West End production 'Opera Undone') - "Roberto Barbaro showcased his amazing talent for characterisation and excellent voice...his new version of 'che gelida manina' was quite wonderful."
Terry Eastham, LONDONTHEATRE1.COM / 2020 ★★★★★
'Rodolfo (Rod)' in Puccin's La bohème (West End production 'Opera Undone') - "I spent most of the second half just wanting to hug Roberto Barbaro is an excellent Rod; he has an expressive voice, filling the space with his warm tenor."
'Rodolfo (Rod)' in Puccin's La bohème (West End production 'Opera Undone') - "I spent most of the second half just wanting to hug Roberto Barbaro is an excellent Rod; he has an expressive voice, filling the space with his warm tenor."
Aliya Al-Hassan, BROADWAYWORLD.COM / 2020
'Rodolfo (Rod)' in Puccin's La bohème (West End production 'Opera Undone') - "Roberto Barbaro is an excellent Rod; he has an expressive voice, filling the space with his warm tenor."
'Rodolfo (Rod)' in Puccin's La bohème (West End production 'Opera Undone') - "Roberto Barbaro is an excellent Rod; he has an expressive voice, filling the space with his warm tenor."
Marc Bridle, OPERA TODAY / 2020
'Rodolfo (Rod)' in Puccin's La bohème (West End production 'Opera Undone') - "Roberto Barbaro's...warmth and colour of his voice is beautiful to listen to. One is entirely persuaded that this is a tenor who emotes what he sings..."
'Rodolfo (Rod)' in Puccin's La bohème (West End production 'Opera Undone') - "Roberto Barbaro's...warmth and colour of his voice is beautiful to listen to. One is entirely persuaded that this is a tenor who emotes what he sings..."
Josephine Miles , RHINEGOLD.CO.UK / 2020
'Cavaradossi' in Puccin's Tosca (West End production 'Opera Undone') - "Roberto Barbaro as Cavaradossi showed his fine tenor to full effect..."
'Cavaradossi' in Puccin's Tosca (West End production 'Opera Undone') - "Roberto Barbaro as Cavaradossi showed his fine tenor to full effect..."
J.C, LONDON LIVING LARGE / 2020 ★★★★
'Cavaradossi' in Puccin's Tosca (West End production 'Opera Undone) - "Roberto Barbaro as Cavaradossi did a fine job."
'Cavaradossi' in Puccin's Tosca (West End production 'Opera Undone) - "Roberto Barbaro as Cavaradossi did a fine job."
SUSAN ELKIN, LARK REVIEWS / 2018
'Ferrando' in Mozart's Così fan tutte - "Robert Barbaro's...aria [un' aura amorosa]...is exquisite."
'Ferrando' in Mozart's Così fan tutte - "Robert Barbaro's...aria [un' aura amorosa]...is exquisite."
YEHUDA SHAPIRO, THE STAGE / 2018
'Ferrando' in Mozart's Così fan tutte - "Robert Barbaro's stylish Ferrando."
'Ferrando' in Mozart's Così fan tutte - "Robert Barbaro's stylish Ferrando."
KATIE BARNES, THE WAGNER SOCIETY / 2019
'Kuntz Vogelgesang' in Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg - "…the sheer teamwork between the Meisters was a joy to watch. Standouts in the strong lineup included...Roberto Barbaro's mellow Vogelgesang...”
'Kuntz Vogelgesang' in Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg - "…the sheer teamwork between the Meisters was a joy to watch. Standouts in the strong lineup included...Roberto Barbaro's mellow Vogelgesang...”
MELVYN CANN, COMPOSER / 2015
'Tenor' in Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle - "…tenor Roberto Barbaro melted my heart in 'Domine Deus.'”
'Tenor' in Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle - "…tenor Roberto Barbaro melted my heart in 'Domine Deus.'”
LA STAMPA / 2018
'Alfredo' in Verdi's La traviata - "Roberto Barbaro, esibisce una bella vocina in fieri da tenore lirico e sa pure fare il passaggio di registro, il che significa che è anche bene impostata."
Alberto Mattioli 18 February 2018
'Alfredo' in Verdi's La traviata - "Roberto Barbaro, esibisce una bella vocina in fieri da tenore lirico e sa pure fare il passaggio di registro, il che significa che è anche bene impostata."
Alberto Mattioli 18 February 2018
CLASSICALMELBOURNE.COM.AU / 2014
'Nadir' in Bizet's Les pêcheurs de perles - "…relaxed and confident, he was able to sing…freely and enter…into the drama of the story”
'Nadir' in Bizet's Les pêcheurs de perles - "…relaxed and confident, he was able to sing…freely and enter…into the drama of the story”
SIMON PARISS: MAN IN CHAIR / 2015
'Dr Kirke' in Marshall-Hall's Stella - “Roberto Barbaro displays an exciting tenor voice as Dr Kirke, Barbaro displays a gently relaxed vocal technique as he transitions to high notes with ease...Barbaro’s confidence...his earnest passion and singing strength are most impressive.” Simon Parris 26 September 2015
'Dr Kirke' in Marshall-Hall's Stella - “Roberto Barbaro displays an exciting tenor voice as Dr Kirke, Barbaro displays a gently relaxed vocal technique as he transitions to high notes with ease...Barbaro’s confidence...his earnest passion and singing strength are most impressive.” Simon Parris 26 September 2015
Awards and Programs
- National Opera Studio, London 2018/19
- European Fund Scholarship to study with Mirella Freni - Corso di Alta Formazione, Teatro Comunale Luciano Pavarotti, 2016
- The Acclaim Awards Italian Fellowship Award - The Acclaim Awards - 2016, 2017
- Simon George Scholarship to study at Lisa Gasteen Summer Opera School on full scholarship- 2015
- The Opera Society Award, Dame Nellie Opera Trust, 2013
