Nicholas Tamagna is an internationally acclaimed countertenor known for his artistry in Baroque and early music, as well as his bold forays into contemporary repertoire. He has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, making his Metropolitan Opera debut in 2020 and his San Francisco Opera debut in 2024, marking major milestones in his career.

A celebrated interpreter of Händel, Tamagna has been a regular guest at the major Händelfestspiele since 2014, appearing at the Händel Festivals in Göttingen, Halle, and Karlsruhe in leading roles. He has performed Tolomeo in Giulio Cesare in acclaimed productions at Warsaw Chamber Opera and the Göttingen Händelfestspiel. In 2024, he makes his European debut in the title role of Cesare at the Teatro Petruzzelli in Bari, Italy, in a groundbreaking new production by Damiano Michieletto, marking an exciting expansion of his repertoire beyond Tolomeo.

His discography includes recordings with Parnassus Arts Productions, Le Poème Harmonique, and contemporary works by Raphael Fusco and Jessica Meyer, in addition to Sultans of Opera, a pioneering fusion of Baroque opera with Turkish and Mongolian musical traditions, and Donne all’Opera with the ENEA Barock Orchestra. In 2025, he will appear at the Estonian Music Days Festival, premiering a new work written specifically for him by Estonian composer Liisa Hõbepappel.

Beyond his performing career, Tamagna is also a dedicated educator and will return this year to teach at the Baroque Vocal Academy at the University of Mainz, Germany, alongside renowned soprano Elisabeth Scholl and conductor Paul Goodwin. His teaching integrates historical performance practice with modern vocal technique, helping singers refine both technical and expressive mastery.

Looking ahead, Tamagna continues his collaboration with Parnassus Arts Productions, with several productions in development, including a revival of Leonardo Vinci’s Alessandro nell’Indie in Austria in 2026.

A native New Yorker, Tamagna holds dual citizenship in Italy and the United States and is based in Germany, where he works as a freelance artist. He also maintains a second residence in New York, fostering his deep connections to both the European and American music scenes.

For inquiries about performances, lessons, or collaborations, contact him by email. For booking see representation below.