Arizona Opera Cast Members & Creatives

Chilean-born tenor Xavier Prado is one of the most exceptional and versatile young singers of his generation. He has been widely praised for his performances in the title role of Héctor Armienta’s Zorro with Opera Santa Barbara and Opera San José. A laureate of major competitions including the Concorso Internazionale Piero Cappuccilli (First Prize, 2024) and an alumnus of the Accademia Rossiniana Alberto Zedda (2023), he has sung leading roles such as Don Quixote, Faust, Edgardo, Romeo, Cavaradossi, and Rodolfo. He has appeared with companies including Opera Southwest, Opera Sarasota, Opera Santa Barbara, and the Rossini Opera Festival, earning praise for his “stunning acting and vocals.” Upcoming appearances include Turiddu in Cavalleria Rusticana by Pietro Mascagni with Opera Santa Barbara.