American tenor Matthew Polenzani is one of the most gifted and distinguished lyric tenors of his generation. His elegant musicianship, innate sense of style, dramatic commitment, and timeless artistry have established his continued presence at leading operatic, concert, and recital venues worldwide. Matthew Polenzani’s 2024/25 season is set to showcase his world-class talent across a variety of prominent theatres. He will first make a role debut as Maurizio in Adriana Lecouvreur at Teatro Real, and bring his acclaimed portrayal of Pinkerton in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly to Gran Teatre del Liceu. Returning to the Metropolitan Opera, Polenzani will star as Rodolfo in La Bohème and take on the role of Anatol in concert performances of Samuel Barber’s Vanessa at the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra under Gianandrea Noseda. The season will also highlight his appearances in major titular roles, including Werther at Wiener Staatsoper, Otello at Staatsoper Stuttgart, and Idomeneo at San Francisco Opera. On the concert stage, Polenzani will present Franz Schubert’s Schwanengesang at Alice Tully Hall and offer recitals at the Hungarian State Opera and Oper Frankfurt.
Matthew Polenzani was the recipient of the 2004 Richard Tucker Award, The Metropolitan Opera's 2008 Beverly Sills Artist Award, and a 2017 Opera News Award. An avid golfer, he makes his home in suburban New York with his wife, mezzo-soprano Rosa Maria Pascarella, and their three sons.
