Xabier Anduaga, the tenor of the moment: “Smiling is complicated when singing opera”
It is not a cliché: Xabier Anduaga (Donostia, 1995) is the great young tenor of the moment. Trained at Musikene and refined by bel canto masters, he belongs to the lineage of tenors who combine youth with surprisingly mature technique, which has given him an international passport. Since winning Operalia in 2019, he lives between airports, dressing rooms, and applause. The Liceu hosts his debut as Werther, Goethe’s poet who also commits suicide in Jules Massenet’s opera. It starts this Saturday, May 2, with an exclusive Under35 performance, and runs until May 17.