Tenor (lyric)
A Samoan-New Zealand tenor with a radiant lyric voice, Pene Pati has established himself as a compelling interpreter of the Italian bel canto and romantic repertoire at the world's leading opera houses.
Defining moments and milestones
Pene Pati's career trajectory has taken him from his native Samoa through New Zealand training to the international opera stage, where he has become a fixture in the lyric tenor repertoire. His performances of Roméo, Rodolfo, Alfredo, and the Duke of Mantua at institutions including the Metropolitan Opera and Royal Opera House have established him as a refined and musically intelligent artist. With a voice of natural warmth and impressive projection, Pati continues to deepen his interpretations of the nineteenth-century Italian and French romantic canon.
Acclaimed San Francisco Opera debut as Roméo; rapidly rising international career
Recordings featuring Pene Pati in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.