Leonardo Neiva, barítono

Leonardo Neiva
Baritone


"Leonardo Neiva is a baritone with a warm, sunny voice, who links phrases beautifully and shows a surprising understanding of the text."

Opera Tristan und Isolde
Opernwelt – Germany


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Leonardo Neiva is a member of the Vienna State Opera ensemble, one of the world's leading opera houses. He is an artist known for his stage presence and vocal versatility, and he has performed at major theaters throughout Latin America.

Since his professional debut at the age of 23, he has received acclaim from both audiences and critics. He won the Bidu Sayão international singing competition and has since been recognized as a versatile artist with excellent stage skills, capable of interpreting a wide-ranging repertoire.

After starring in the musical Les Misérables in Brazil and Mexico, he received the XII Carlos Gomes Award for Best Male Singer in 2009 for his performances in the operas "Samson et Dalila" (High Priest), "Dido and Aeneas" (Aeneas), and the symphonic poem "Kullervo" by Jean Sibelius. In 2013, he achieved great success with Roger Waters' rock musical "Ça Ira."

Some of his notable works include Falstaff (Ford) with OSESP, Les Pêcheurs de Perles (Zurga), I Pagliacci (Silvio), and Thaïs (Athanael) at the Municipal Theater of Santiago, Chile, "Il Barbiere di Siviglia" (Figaro) at the debut of the Brazilian Opera Company, Wozzeck and Carmina Burana for the Teatro São Carlos in Lisbon, "Dialogues des Carmélites" (Marquis de La Force), Tristan und Isolde (Kurwenal), and Hänsel und Gretel (Father) at the Amazonas Opera Festival, Ariadne auf Naxos (Music Teacher), Götterdämmerung (Gunther), and the title role in Don Giovanni for the Municipal Theater of São Paulo, "La Bohème" at the Palácio das Artes in Belo Horizonte, Roméo et Juliette (Mercutio) at the Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro.

In 2013, he participated in the Brazilian premiere of Benjamin Britten's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," creating the role of Bottom with great success. He recently made his debut in France in Wagner's opera "Rienzi" at the Théâtre du Capitole in Toulouse, directed by the veteran Jorge Lavelli. This production was internationally released on DVD by the OPUS ARTE label. He has also recorded Villa-Lobos' Symphony No. 10, "Ameríndia," with OSESP under the baton of Isaac Karabtchevsky.

Additionally, he is an expert in musical theater and in 2018, he starred in the musical "The Phantom of the Opera" in Brazil.

português

Leonardo Neiva faz parte do elenco da Ópera Estatal de Viena, uma das principais casas de ópera do mundo. É um artista conhecido por sua desenvoltura cênica e versatilidade vocal, e tem se apresentado nas principais teatros da América Latina. 

Desde sua estréia profissional aos 23 anos, vem colecionando elogios de publico e critica. Venceu o concurso internacional de canto Bidu Sayão e desde então é reconhecido como um artista versátil e de grande desenvoltura cênica, capaz de interpretar um vasto repertório.

Depois de protagonizar o musical Lês Miserables no Brasil e no México, recebeu em 2009 o XII Prêmio Carlos Gomes de melhor cantor masculino por sua interpretação nas óperas “Sanson et Dalila” (Grand Prêtre), “Dido and Aeneas” (Aeneas) e no poema sinfônico “Kullervo” de Jean Sibelius; em 2013 obteve muito sucesso com o musical Ça Ira do astro do rock Roger Waters.

Dentre seus principais trabalhos estão Falstaff (Ford), na OSESP, Les Pecheurs dês Perles (Zurga), I Pagliacci (Silvio) e Thais (Athanael) no Teatro Municipal de Santiago do Chile, “l Barbieri di Siviglia” (Figaro) na estréia da Cia. Brasileira de Ópera, Wozzeck e Carmina Burana" para o Teatro São Carlos de Lisboa, de “Dialogues dês Carmelites” (Marquis de La Force) e Tristan und Isolde (Kunwernal) e Hänsel und Gretel (Vater) no Festival Amazonas de Opera, Ariadne auf Naxos (Musikleher), Götterdämmerung (Gunther) e o papel titulo de Don Giovanni para o Municipal de São Paulo,“La Bohéme” no Palácio das Artes em Belo Horizonte, Roméo et Juliette (Mercutio) no Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro.

Participou, em 2013, da estréia brasileira de A Midsummer Night's Dream de Britten, criado o papel de Bottom com grande sucesso. Recentemente, estreou na França na ópera Rienzi, de Wagner no Teatro Capitole de Toulouse, sob direção do veterano Jorge Lavelli, espetáculo lançado internacionalmente em DVD pelo selo OPUS ARTE. Já gravou junto a OSESP a Sinfonia Nº 10 -“Ameríndia” de Villa-Lobos sob regência de Isaac Karabtchevsky.

É também especialista em Teatro Musical, e em 2018, foi protagonista no musical O Fantasma da Ópera, no Brasil.

español

Leonardo Neiva forma parte del elenco de la Ópera Estatal de Viena, una de las principales casas de ópera del mundo. Es un artista conocido por su presencia en el escenario y versatilidad vocal, y ha actuado en los principales teatros de América Latina.

Desde su debut profesional a los 23 años, ha recibido elogios tanto del público como de la crítica. Ganó el concurso internacional de canto Bidu Sayão y desde entonces ha sido reconocido como un artista versátil con excelentes habilidades escénicas, capaz de interpretar un amplio repertorio.

Después de protagonizar el musical Les Misérables en Brasil y México, recibió en 2009 el XII Premio Carlos Gomes al Mejor Cantante Masculino por sus interpretaciones en las óperas "Sansón y Dalila" (Sumo Sacerdote), "Dido y Eneas" (Eneas) y el poema sinfónico "Kullervo" de Jean Sibelius. En 2013, tuvo un gran éxito con el musical "Ça Ira" de Roger Waters.

Algunos de sus trabajos destacados incluyen Falstaff (Ford) con la OSESP, Los Pescadores de Perlas (Zurga), I Pagliacci (Silvio) y Thaïs (Athanael) en el Teatro Municipal de Santiago, Chile, "Il Barbiere di Siviglia" (Figaro) en el debut de la Compañía Brasileña de Ópera, Wozzeck y Carmina Burana para el Teatro São Carlos de Lisboa, "Diálogos de las Carmelitas" (Marqués de La Force), Tristán e Isolda (Kurwenal) y Hansel y Gretel (Padre) en el Festival de Ópera del Amazonas, Ariadne auf Naxos (Profesor de Música), Götterdämmerung (Gunther) y el papel titular en Don Giovanni para el Teatro Municipal de São Paulo, "La Bohème" en el Palácio das Artes de Belo Horizonte, Roméo et Juliette (Mercutio) en el Teatro Municipal de Río de Janeiro.

En 2013, participó en el estreno brasileño de "Sueño de una noche de verano" de Benjamin Britten, creando el papel de Bottom con gran éxito. Recientemente, debutó en Francia en la ópera "Rienzi" de Wagner en el Teatro Capitole de Toulouse, dirigida por el veterano Jorge Lavelli. Esta producción se lanzó internacionalmente en DVD bajo el sello OPUS ARTE. También ha grabado la Sinfonía No. 10 de Villa-Lobos, "Ameríndia", con OSESP bajo la dirección de Isaac Karabtchevsky.

Además, es un experto en teatro musical y en 2018, protagonizó el musical "El Fantasma de la Ópera" en Brasil.

reviews

"Leonardo Neiva is a baritone with a warm, tropical, incandescent voice, who links phrases beautifully and shows an amazing understanding of the text."
Opera Tristan und Isolde 2011, Opernwelt, Germany

Rienzi, der letzte der Tribunen | Rienzi, le dernier des tribuns opéra de Richard Wagner
"In the same register, young Brazilian Leonardo Neiva gives a flattering impact to the fiery Cecco, a character he makes particularly endearing."

ANACLASE. Bertrand Bolognesi. 10/10/2012

"Leonardo Neiva often manages to overcome this handicap and bring their characters to life, reinforcing the coherence of a homogeneous and first-rate cast."
ODB Opera, Jean Toulouse. Wagner – Rienzi - Toulouse

'Crepúsculo' com toque de virtuose'
"On the other hand, Leonardo Neiva's Gunther is an example of skillful characterization combined with excellent vocal performance."

Estado de São Paulo, João Luiz Sampaio 16/08/2012

"Belo Horizonte presents "La Boheme" by Puccini"
"Baritone Leonardo Neiva, one of the most beautiful and expressive voices of today."

Concerto Magazine, Nelson Kunze 03/11/2011

Through the Looking Glass, or What Isolde Found There
Tristan and Isolde – XV Amazonas Opera Festival
"Inspired and competent participation of young Brazilian talent Leonardo Neiva (Kurwenal). With excellent musical performance, excellent vocal projection, and natural stage movement, Neiva, who already has an important career, is undoubtedly one of our most prominent singers today."

Concerto Magazine, Leonardo Martinelli 23/05/2011

The Miracle of Opera in the Forest – Tristan and Isolde – XV Amazonas Opera Festival
"Leonardo Neiva had a memorable night as Kurwenal, the squire of the hero Tristan. With a brilliant voice and very natural stage movement, Neiva, who already has an important career, is undoubtedly one of our most prominent singers today."

Concerto Magazine, Nelson Kunze 24/05/2011

Diaries of Belo Horizonte: Notes on the Brazilian Opera Company
"The cast, led by Leonardo Neiva... is homogeneous and efficient both vocally and theatrically."

Estado de São Paulo, João Luiz Sampaio 25/06/2010

"...a high technical level of voice and a lot of emotion in his character... excellent Brazilian baritone Leonardo Neiva (Silvio)."
Opera Pagliacci
Mundoclassico.com, Johnny Teperman Santiago, Chile, 13/05/2010


"... it is impossible not to mention Leonardo Neiva (Professor)..."
Ariadne auf Naxos
Folha de São Paulo, Arthur Nestrovski, 19/08/2008


"A second cast introduced a new and intriguing Zurga in the person of Leonardo Neiva, who brought to life the character's ongoing interior drama."
Opera Pecheurs des Perles, Chile
Opera Magazine, February

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