Pene Pati

Pene Pati
Pene Pati in 2014
Background information
Born1987 (1987) (age 37)
Samoa
OccupationOperatic tenor

Darren Pene Pati (born 1987)[1] is a Samoan-born New Zealand tenor opera singer, specialising in lyrical repertoire and bel canto.

He has been singing on international stages since 2017 and has had a successful career, with some calling him one of the most prominent young opera artists. His tone is often compared to that of Luciano Pavarotti and his style in French opera as in Italian bel canto is appreciated.[2]

He recorded a first CD as a soloist, praised by numerous critics upon its release in March 2022.[3]

  1. ^ "11 young singers qualify for the Neue Stimmen finals", 23 October 2015, Bertelsmann Stiftung
  2. ^ Huss, Christophe (27 January 2020). "Pene Pati: exotisme et gloire". Le Devoir (in French). Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  3. ^ Thierry Hillériteau (12 March 2024). "Pene Pati, le miracle de l'opéra". Le Figaro (in French). Retrieved 27 April 2022.