Mr. Polenzani has a ringing,
clarion lyric tenor that he
can push to heroic
heights ...

New York Sun

Tenor Matthew Polenzani is one of the most gifted and distinguished lyric tenors of his generation. His elegant musicianship, innate sense of style and dramatic commitment find him at virtually every leading operatic, concert and recital venue in the world.

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‘Tosca’ at the Metropolitan Opera

Matthew Polenzani returns to the Metropolitan Opera this month as Cavaradosssi in Puccini’s Tosca. With performances on March 30, April 2, 5, 8, 12, & 15, Polenzani stars as the ardent painter-revolutionary in Puccini’s classic thriller featuring David McVicar’s renowned {...}

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Verdi’s ‘Rigoletto’ at Staatoper Hamburg

On March 17, 22, & 25, Matthew Polenzani stars as Il Duca di Mantua in Verdi’s ever-popular Rigoletto. A signature role for Mr. Polenzani, Chicago Sun Times previously raved about his portrayal at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, saying, “Polenzani’s lustrous tenor shines throughout, most notably {...}

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Upcoming Performances

Tosca

The Metropolitan Opera
New York, NY
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Three American Tenors

Fort Worth Symphony
Fort Worth, TX
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Les Contes d’Hoffmann

Staatsoper Hamburg
Hamburg
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The Lincoln Center: Spotlight On...Matthew Polenzani

Tenor Matthew Polenzani sat down with us to chat about growing up in Chicago, his early music influences and one important meeting that forever changed the course of his career, steering him away from the classroom and toward the Metropolitan Opera stage.

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