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Javier Camarena
Lyric Tenor (Bel Canto Specialist)
Born March 26, 1976 in Xalapa, Mexico (50 years old)
Opera
10 Signature Roles6 Principal Houses
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Romeo and Juliet as Roméo · Teatro Real · Jun 13, 2026
Spotlight
Career Highlight
One of only a handful of singers since 1942 to receive an encore at the Metropolitan Opera
At a Glance
- Voice
- Lyric Tenor (Bel Canto Specialist)
- Nationality
- Mexico
- Born
- 1976 · Xalapa, Mexico
- Active since
- 1942
Engagements
Verified past & upcoming performances
YeartoCompanyRole
Upcoming (4)
Romeo and JulietRoméo
Teatro RealMadrid
Jun 13, 2026
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La TraviataAlfredo Germont
Théâtre antique d'OrangeOrange
Jul 4, 2026
verified
The Magic FluteTamino
Palacio de Festivales de CantabriaSantander
Aug 5, 2026
verified
La TraviataAlfredo Germont
Palacio EuskaldunaBilbao
Oct 26, 2026
verified
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Most-Performed Roles
The roles Javier Camarena returns to most, by productions on record
Alfredo Germont
La Traviata4
productions
Il Duca di Mantova
Rigoletto3
productions
Roméo
Romeo and Juliet2
productions
Career Arc
A chronological journey through key moments
1942One of only a handful of singers since 1942 to receive an encore at the Metropolitan Opera
1976Born in Xalapa, Mexico
Available Performances
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