Pasquale Esposito
Pasquale Esposito is an Italian born American tenor. He has released six albums and has toured internationally.[1]
Early life
Esposito is originally from Naples, Italy.[1] He has four sisters, and is the youngest out of the five siblings.[2] At home, his family played the music of Enrico Caruso, who was also from Naples.[3]
He started singing when he was six and by age seven he was performing at church.[2][3] He started performing in bars when he was 14, singing Italian and American standards.[1]
Relocation to America
When he was 20, he visited California and decided to move to America. His family was not supportive of his goal to relocate. He started studying music at San Jose State University in San Jose, California.[1] Esposito performed at Aldo's Ristorante in Los Gatos, California.[3] He graduated from the music program, with a degree in vocal performance, in 2009.[2] That same year he performed Volare at a San Francisco Giants game.[1]
Work
Esposito's work focuses on operatic pop with occasional forays into traditional opera.[3] In 2015, he starred in Pasquale Esposito Celebrates Enrico Caruso for PBS.[2] Musically, Esposito is inspired by the work of Claudio Baglioni, Enrico Caruso, Pavarotti, and Giuseppe Di Stefano. He performs in both Italian and English.[2] When not performing, he teaches voice lessons from his home. He also operates Notable Music and Arts Organization, a music education non-profit.[3]
Personal life
He lives in San Jose, California and Naples, Italy.[1] He is an American citizen and serves on the board of directors for the Little Italy San Jose Foundation. [3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Joseph, Adam. "Italian tenor Pasquale Esposito makes his second appearance at the National Steinbeck Center". Monterey County Weekly. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Curci, Cookie. "Up Close and Personal With Italian Tenor Pasquale Esposito". News Blaze. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Ross, Martha. "San Jose tenor sings Caruso's praises". Lifestyles. San Jose Mercury News. Retrieved 16 March 2015.