Giorgio Lamberti (tenor)
Giorgio Lamberti (born 1938) is an Italian operatic tenor. He is primarily known for his performances in the Italian lyric-spinto repertoire, particularly roles in operas by Verdi, Puccini, and Donizetti.
Lamberti studied voice and began his career in the 1960s, quickly establishing himself in Italian opera houses. He gained international recognition for his powerful voice, secure high notes, and dramatic interpretations.
Some of his notable roles include:
- Riccardo in Verdi's Un ballo in maschera
- Radames in Verdi's Aida
- Don José in Bizet's Carmen
- Cavaradossi in Puccini's Tosca
- Turiddu in Mascagni's Cavalleria rusticana
- Roberto in Donizetti's Roberto Devereux
Lamberti performed at leading opera houses around the world, including the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Vienna State Opera, and La Scala. He has also made several recordings. Although his career peaked in the 1970s and 1980s, he continued to perform occasionally into the 1990s. He is now considered a significant tenor of his generation.