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Yusif Eyvazov

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Yusif Eyvazov is a dramatic tenor, with a thriving international career. He is a frequent performer at the world’s most prestigious opera houses including the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Vienna State Opera, Teatro Real in Madrid, Berlin State Opera, Royal Opera House in London, Paris National Opera, Liceu Opera Barcelona and The Metropolitan Opera, among others. The unique sound of his voice, described as “metallic, stentorian and markedly Italianate” (L.A. Times), and an outstanding stage presence have allowed him to combine an active opera career with frequent concert performances. Yusif has appeared on numerous recordings for Deutsche Grammophon including a complete recording of Puccini’s Manon Lescaut live from the Salzburg Festival and with his wife, soprano Anna Netrebko on the cross-over album Romanza. On March 9, 2017, Yusif Eyvazov was awarded the title of “People’s Artist of Azerbaijan.” 

Yusif Eyvazov opens his 2022-23 opera season performing Radamès (Aida) at the Teatro Real in Madrid. He will perform Cavaradossi (Tosca), in three productions this season: at the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires, Zürich Opera as well as the Metropolitan Opera. Other appearances include Manrico (Il trovatore) at the Paris Opera and in a new production at the Royal Opera House, as well as the title role in Andrea Chénier at Teatro alla Scala. On the concert stage Yusif will perform at the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, at the Charles Bronfman Auditorium in Tel Aviv and in recital at the Teatro Colón. 

Yusif´s highly successful 2021/22 season had begun at the Metropolitan Opera, where he sang Calaf in Turandot. He made a role debut as Riccardo in Un Ballo in Maschera, which brought him back to the Deutsche Oper Berlin. He returned to the Bolshoi Theatre and the Liceu Opera Barcelona as Herman (Queen of Spades), to the Teatro di San Carlo as Radamès (Aida), to the Teatro alla Scala as Maurizio (Adriana Lecouvreur), to the Opera Monte Carlo as Des Grieux (Manon Lescaut) and to the Berlin State Opera as Calaf (Turandot). In addition, he gave concerts at Smetana Hall, Alte Oper Frankfurt and KKL Luzern alongside Anna Netrebko.  

Highlights of the 2020/21 season include his role debut as Duke of Mantua (Rigoletto) at the Mariinski Theatre, where he also appeared among other roles as Radames (Aida) and Dick Johnson (La Fanciulla del West). Moreover, Yusif Eyvazov returned to the Bolshoi Theatre as Don Carlo, to the Liceu Opera Barcelona and the Teatro di San Carlo as Manrico (Il trovatore), to the Vienna State Opera, the Teatro Real and the Salzburg Festival as Cavaradossi (Tosca), to the Arena di Verona as Calaf (Turandot), Canio (Pagliacci) and Turiddu (Cavalleria Rusticana) and to the Teatro Massimo as Des Grieux (Manon Lescaut). Scheduled performances as Cavaradossi (Tosca) at the Royal Opera House and the Munich State Opera, as Calaf (Turandot) at the Teatro alla Scala and the Salzburg Easter Festival, as Manrico (Il Trovatore) at the Opera National de Paris in 2020/21 were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Highlights of the 2019/20 season include his triumphant return to the Metropolitan Opera to perform two of his signature roles: Herman in the new production of The Queen of Spades and Calaf (Turandot), a performance of which has been broadcasted live in HD. He also took part in the prestigious New Year’s Eve Gala concert for the Metropolitan Opera conducted by Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, featuring a line-up of international stars. In addition, alongside Anna Netrebko he appeared at the special celebration of 100 years of the Salzburg Festival.

Highlights of the 2018/19 season include role debuts as Dick Johnson (La Fanciulla del West) at the Metropolitan opera and as Don Alvaro (La forza del destino) at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. He also gave a series of his first solo recitals at the Salle Gaveau, Elbphilharmonie and Tonhalle Düsseldorf, sang at the Wiener Opernball and the 350th Anniversary Gala of the Opera National de Paris. 

In the 17/18 season Yusif Eyvazov and Anna Netrebko had released a new cross-over album Romanza for Deutsche Grammophon. In September and October they toured across Asia, Australia and New Zealand, including cities such as Dubai, Tokyo, Nanjing, Melbourne and Sydney. Later, Yusif Eyvazov had a successful debut at the season opening of the Teatro alla Scala in the title role of Andrea Chénier. He finished the 17/18 season alongside Anna Netrebko with an extensive tour throughout South America, including cities such as Santiago, São Paulo, Lima and Buenos Aires.

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