James Valenti

James Valenti (born September 2, 1977) is an American operatic tenor with an active international career specializing in leading roles in the Italian and French repertoire.

Valenti also holds a Master of Voice Pedagogy degree from Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.

[1] Valenti made his professional debut in 2003 as Rodolfo in La bohème at the Rome Opera, and was the 2010 winner of the Richard Tucker Award.

[2] Valenti is a graduate of West Virginia University and the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia.

[citation needed] He made his professional debut at age 25 as Rodolfo in the Franco Zeffirelli production La bohème at the Rome Opera.

Valenti in front of the Plaza Hotel in New York City on April 13, 2014