Yanni Yannissis

Yanni Yannissis
  • Upcoming performances
    • MEDEA Opera by Luigi Cherubini

Biography


The Greek bass-baritone, studied singing at the Athens Conservatoire and continued his studies in New York. He has performed at the most famous opera houses worldwide such as Metropolitan Opera (New York), La Monnaie (Brussels), Scottish Opera, Frankfurt Opera House, etc as Banco (Macbeth), Colline (La bohème), Escamillo (Carmen), Leporello (Don Giovanni), Angelotti and Scarpia (Tosca), Capulet (Roméo et Juliette), Sharpless (Madama Butterfly). He has received awards and distinctions in international competitions such as the Grand Prix Maria Callas (1987), MEF (1991). In addition, he has performed at the Athens Concert Hall as well as with the Athens State Orchestra, Orchestra of Colours, Music Ensembles of Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation in con- certs in Greece and abroad. He has recorded extensively.

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