The Wedding Tenor

About The Wedding Tenor

The Wedding Tenor – A Florentine Virtuoso of Unparalleled Elegance

Discerning clients consistently commend the breathtaking operatic surprise, the impeccably refined professionalism, the profound emotional resonance, and the masterful guest engagement that transforms dinners into once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

An artist of rare distinction, The Wedding Tenor is a Florence‑based opera singer, actor, and pianist. He commenced his artistic journey commanding principal roles in celebrated operettas such as La vedova allegra, L'Acqua Cheta, Il Paese dei campanelli, Al cavallino bianco, and Casa mia casa mia with various theatre companies across Italy. Simultaneously, he sustains a prolific concert presence in Italian and European theatres, corporate events, and sacred venues, commanding a vast repertoire that encompasses opera, operetta, Neapolitan songs, soundtracks, sacred arias, operatic pop, chamber Romanze, and Baroque arias.

Collaborating with a Florentine soprano of equal refinement, he has forged an enduring artistic alliance, presenting musical performances wherein both artists shine as singers, actors, and presenters. He is regarded among Italy's most exquisite opera singers for weddings and exclusive events.

His services are regularly secured for weddings and events at distinguished venues such as Villa Catignano in Siena, Castello di Rosciano in Perugia, and Villa di Bivigliano in Tuscany.

Beyond wedding ceremonies, The Wedding Tenor curates private events of the highest order—wedding banquets, intimate gatherings—held within Medici villas, ancient historic palazzos, and castles. His theatrical prowess and extensive repertoire ensnare the senses, involving each participant in an immersive performance. The wedding singer is available throughout Tuscany, Umbria, and all of Italy, offering bespoke entertainment for each segment of your event—from ceremony to aperitif to dinner or welcome dinner.

His repertoire spans an exquisite array of genres: sacred, religious, classical, opera, romanza, operetta, Neapolitan, operatic pop, and both Italian and international music. It is possible to tailor the song list entirely, learning and performing pieces upon request. He performs accompanied by a musician (piano, organ, etc.) or with his own professional backing tracks.

• The Art of the Surprise Serenade – Envision the astonishment of your guests as an unfamiliar figure seamlessly blends among the staff, then graciously commands the room. They serenade you and your loved ones, who joyfully join in singing beloved Italian classics such as O Sole Mio and Volare, as well as operatic masterpieces like Nessun dorma.
• The Wedding Ceremony – Elevate your nuptial rite to an unforgettable pinnacle with the captivating presence of a classical singer. The Wedding Tenor's extraordinary voice—reminiscent of Italy's greatest vocal luminaries—will mesmerise and enchant your guests.
• Aperitifs or Dinner – Infuse your repast with an unforgettable touch by treating your guests to mesmerising classical performances. From opera to traditional and contemporary pieces, these versatile renditions delight every palate. Witness the sheer delight as guests rise in applause for this passionate and commanding voice. Whether you already have a band or DJ, add an element of refined sophistication to your evening.
• The Wedding Soprano and Tenor Duo – In addition to solo performances, The Wedding Tenor can unite with a professional soprano, forging a remarkably fruitful alliance. Their harmonised voices deliver captivating renditions of numerous songs and operatic compositions originally conceived as duets or reimagined for this exquisite pairing.

Set List

Opera

Turandot (G. Puccini): Nessun dorma, final duet
Tosca (G. Puccini): E lucevan le stelle, Recondita armonia, first act duet
Pagliacci (R. Leoncavallo): Recitar...vesti la giubba
Otello: Niun mi tema, Dio mi potevi scagliar, first act duet
Cavalleria rusticana (P. Mascagni): Viva il vino spumeggiante, Addio alla madre, first act duet
Madama Butterfly (G. Puccini): first act duet
Maristella (G. Pietri): Io conosco un giardino
Arsa del Giglio (G. Pietri): Son prigioniero
La Traviata (G. Verdi): Libiamo ne’ lieti calici (duetto), Lunge da lei...De’ miei bollenti spiriti
Adriana Lecouvreur (F. Cilea): La dolcissima effige, L’anima ho stanca Mefistofele (A. Boito): Dai campi dai prati, Giunto sul passo estremo
La cena delle beffe (U. Giordano): Canzone del Maggio
Fedora (U. Giordano): Amor ti vieta

Operetta

La vedova allegra (F. Lehar): full role Conte Danilo
L’Acqua cheta (G. Pietri): full role Cecco
Al Cavallino Bianco (R. Benatzky): full role Avv. Bellati
Il paese dei campanelli (V. Ranzato-C. Lombardo): full role Hans
Casa mia casa mia (G. Pietri): full role Beppino
Il gatto in cantina (S. Allegra): full role Giovanni
Excerpts from:
Il paese del sorriso (F. Lehar), Il conte di Lussemburgo (F. Lehar), Addio giovinezza (G. Pietri), Frasquita (F. Lehar), La duchessa del Bal Tabarin (L. Bard), La donna perduta (G. Pietri), Giocondo Zappaterra (G. Pietri), Sogno di un valzer (O. Straus), Paganini (F. Lehar), Cin ci la (V. Ranzato-C. Lombardo):

Sacred Pieces

Ave Maria (F. Schubert)
Ave Maria (Bach-Gounod) Ave Maria di Caccini (Vavilov) Ave Verum (Mozart)
Agnus Dei (G. Bizet)
Panis Angelicus (C. Franck)
Pietà Signore (attr. Stradella)
Sancta Maria (P. Mascagni) on the Intermezzo of Cavalleria Rusticana Vergin tutto amor (F. Durante)
Adeste Fideles (attr. J. Wade)
Cantique de Noel (A. Adam- P. Cappeau)

Neapolitan songs

O Sole mio
Tu ca nun chiagne Dicitencello vuje Passione
Era de Maggio
Funiculì funiculà
A vucchella
Marechiare
I’ te vurria vasa’
O paese do Sole
O surdato ‘nnammurato Core ‘ngrato

Soundtracks

Nella fantasia (E. Morricone) from the movie The Mission
Se (E. Morricone) from the movie Nuovo cinema Paradiso di G. Tornatore Love is a many splendored thing
Ai giochi addio (N.Rota) from the movie Romeo e Giulietta di F. Zeffirelli Moon River (H. Mancini) from the movie Colazione da Tiffany
Unchained Melody (North-Zaret) from the movie Ghost
As time goes by (H. Hupfeld): from the movie Casablanca
Dolce è sentire (R. Ortolani): from the movie Fratello Sole Sorella Luna di F. Zeffirelli

Musical

The phantom of the opera (Webber): The music of the night, All I ask of you
West side story (L. Bernstein): Maria, Tonight
The Greatest Showman (J. Debney, J. Trapanese, Pasek & Pau): Never Enough

Operatic pop

Con te partirò - Andrea Bocelli (L. Quarantotto-F. Sartori)
Il mare calmo della sera - Andrea Bocelli (Malise-P. Felisatti- G. Nuti)
Luna - Alessandro Safina (R. Musumarra)
Figlio della Luna (Mecano)

Traditional songs

Vivere (C.A. Bixio)
Voglio vivere così (G. D’Anzi-T. Manlio)
Non ti scordar di me (E. De Curtis-D. Furnò)
Rondine al nido (V. De Crescenzo-L. Sica)
Musica Proibita (S. Gastaldon)
Mattinata (R. Leoncavallo)
Parlami d’amore Mariù (-E. Neri)
Mamma (C.A. Bixio)
En Aranjuez con tu amor (J. Rodrigo)

Florentine Traditional songs

Porta un bacione a Firenze (O. Spadaro)
Il valzer della povera gente (O. Spadaro)
Sulla carrozzella (Filippini-Morbelli)
Mattinata fiorentina (D’Anzi-Galdieri)
Firenze sogna (C. Cesarini)
Salon Romances and Chamber Romance by F. P. Tosti, V. Bellini, O. Respighi
Nevicata (O. Respighi-A. Negri)
Ma rendi pur contento (V. Bellini) Vaga Luna (V. Bellini)
Dolente immagine (V. Bellini)
Malìa (F.P. Tosti)
Mattinata (F.P. Tosti)
L’alba separa dalla luce l’ombra (F.P. Tosti)
A vucchella (F.P. Tosti)
Marechiare (F.P. Tosti)
Tristezza (F.P. Tosti)
Visione (F.P. Tosti)
Ideale (F.P. Tosti)
La mia canzone (F.P. Tosti) Aprile (F.P. Tosti)
Chanson de l’adieu (F.P. Tosti) Sogno (F.P. Tosti)
E’ morto Pulcinella (F.P. Tosti)

Baroque Arias

Si mantiene il mio amor (A. Cesti)
Che Fiero Costume [Legrenzi, Giovanni]
O Cessate Di Piagarmi [Scarlatti, Alessandro]
O Del Mio Dolce Ardor [Gluck, Christoph Willibald]
Quella Fiamma Che M’accende [Marcello, Benedetto]
Sebben, Crudele [Caldara, Antonio]
Selve Amiche [Caldara, Antonio]
Amarilli [Caccini, Giulio]
Tu ch’hai le penne (G. Caccini)
Danza, Danza [Durante, Francesco]
Delizie Contente [Cavalli, Francesco]
Già Il Sole Dal Gange [Scarlatti, Alessandro]
Per la gloria d’adorarti [Bononcini, Giovanni Battista]
Seguita A Piangere [Bassani, Giovanni Battista]
Vergin, Tutt’Amor [Durante, Francesco]
Lasciatemi morire (C. Monteverdi)