Member Spotlight: Bruno Almeida - Tenor

This week's spotlight welcomes Portuguese tenor Bruno Almeida

1. How do you describe yourself as an artist?

My first musical experiences were in traditional music (Portuguese and Latin-American). I think that specific circumstance shaped me as an emotional and versatile artist. Notwithstanding, this versatility is accompanied by a big curiosity and respect for the characteristics of all the musical genres and periods that I regularly get to perform.

2. What other skills or passions do you have that help shape you as an artist?

I practice a martial art. Breathing, movement, body structure are key elements of my training; I believe that these aspects are crucial in the career of a performer. Other than that, I was trained as a researcher in history of science which gave me skills that I consider having a positive impact in many stages of the study of a musical score.

3. What has been the most memorable and rewarding experience you have had as an artist?

For all its intensity and challenges imposed - both on artistic and personal levels - the process of preparing and performing the lead role in "The Phantom of the Opera" (Lloyd Webber).

4. What role, company or performing situation would be a dream come true for you as an artist?

Performing the role of Orfeo, in the opera by Monteverdi, with Jordi Savall conducting.

5. What do you like most about being a creative artist?

The research and the study of musical and performance aspects of a composition. The experience of the human emotions involved in all the phases of the artistic process, that is, during the study, the work with colleagues, and also during the performance, while sharing music with the public.

6. If you could go back in time and give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be?

Work with more focus and intensity, trust yourself and don't stress too much.

7. Three words that are the pillars you shape your career by:

Passion, Musicality, Honesty.

8. Where can our community support you next?

In October I'll start collaborating with a group called "The Italian Tenors". Until the end of the year, we will be touring the Baltic countries and Australia, performing well known classics of Italian music, from pop and traditional songs to opera arias. The first concerts of the Baltic Tour are in Estonia, for tickets visit https://www.piletilevi.ee/eng/tickets/the-italian-tenors-viva-la-vita-87472/

Also in October I'm performing Jean Valjean in a short version of "Les Misérables", included in a concert of tribute to the music of Claude-Michel Schönberg. https://coliseumicaelense.pt/eventsposts/les-miserables-in-concert-banda-fundacao-brasileira/ Other than that, I also have other projects developing for 2025, in opera and recital. 

Keep up up to date with all Bruno's news on both his website and his Audition Oracle Profile page.