Winter 2028: The "Champions Tour"

Celebrating the Power, Passion, and Triumph of the Human Voice

Direct from Rome, The Four Italian Tenors return to the United States in Winter 2028 with a blockbuster new production timed to the cultural energy of the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games.

The Champions Tour is a thrilling, high-octane salute to absolute vocal supremacy. This spectacular program brings together four of Italy's most decorated young operatic powerhouses to perform the most demanding, triumphant, and emotionally soaring repertoire ever written for the tenor voice. It is a celebration of peak human performance, musical artistry, and the timeless anthems that move the world.

A Gold-Medal Program for Your Season

The "Champions Tour" is meticulously paced to deliver massive crowd appeal, fusing undisputed operatic gold with Italian wit, charm, and romantic pop-crossover classics.

• The Triumphant Anthems: Powerhouse operatic masterpieces that define vocal triumph, culminating in the ultimate musical gold medal—Puccini’s breathtaking "Nessun Dorma".

• The Italian Classics: High-energy, joyful showstoppers which may include: "Volare," "O Sole Mio," "Funiculì, Funiculà," and "Granada" that guarantee rhythmic clapping and standing ovations.

• The Legends Tribute: A moving nod to the four legendary "champions" of the tenor registry who paved the way: Enrico Caruso, Mario Lanza, Luciano Pavarotti, and Andrea Bocelli.

The Elite Vocal Lineup

The quartet features an incredible roster of world-class artists who have graced Europe's grandest opera houses and earned top honors at major international vocal competitions:

• Ugo Tarquini: A rising star of the prestigious Luciano Pavarotti Foundation, Tarquini has performed lead roles on world stages including Rome, the Bolshoi in Moscow, and the Arena di Verona. He also serves as the casting director for the Taranto Opera Festival.

• Alessandro Fantoni: Born in Genoa, Fantoni trained at the Opernhaus Academy of Zürich. He has sung principal tenor roles (including Alfredo in La Traviata and Rodolfo in La Bohème) for the Danish National Opera, Zurich Opera House, and the Pavarotti Foundation.

• Gianni Leccese: Recipient of the "Tenor of the New Generation" award at the Arena di Verona, Leccese studied under Pavarotti's pianist Leone Magiera. His international career spans four continents, including performances at the Cairo Opera and Nice Opera.

• Angelo Forte: Praised for his powerful dramatic delivery, Forte has performed extensively in classical operatic repertoires across European theaters, starring in signature roles like Alfredo in La Traviata and Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly.