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flag Samoan-born tenor Pene Pati, 38, rose to international fame after a standout 2021 debut at Paris’ Opéra Comique, now performing at top opera houses worldwide.

flag Samoan-born tenor Pene Pati, now 38, has become a leading figure in opera after overcoming early skepticism about his career as a Polynesian singer. flag His international breakthrough came in December 2021 when he stepped in last-minute for Gounod’s “Roméo et Juliette” at Paris’ Opéra Comique, earning acclaim for his powerful voice and emotional intensity. flag Since then, he has performed at major houses including the Met Opera, Vienna State Opera, and Royal Opera London, praised for his authenticity and stage presence. flag Trained in Cardiff and a former Adler Fellow at San Francisco Opera, Pati continues to expand his repertoire with upcoming roles in Milan, Zurich, and New Zealand, solidifying his place among the next generation of opera stars.

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