| Edgar Ernesto Ramírez |
Introduction “And, in the dramatically taxing role of Leicester, the Mexican/American Edgar Ernesto Ramírez showed himself to be that rarity, a tenore di grazia who combines dramatic flair, vocal charm, and musical taste—what a pleasure it is to encounter a hero in an Italian opera who, without shortchanging the effect of his big moments, never for a moment descends into shouting!” “Vocally, the revelation of the evening was Ramírez, a true Italianate tenor with endless lung-power and a heroic tone. His triumphant entrance aria, “De este apacible rincón de Madrid,” drew such thunderous applause and bravos Ramírez should have a bright future ahead of him.” Wholenote Magazine – Christopher Hoile BiographyMexican/American tenor Edgar Ernesto Ramírez is garnering rave reviews for his distinctive Italianate sound, his youthful exuberance, and for his expressive musicality. Recent and upcoming engagements include Ramiro in LA CENERENTOLA with the Rossini in Wildbad Belcanto Opera Festival, Nemorino in L’ELISIR D’AMORE with Opéra d’Angers-Nantes, Javier in LUISA FERNANDA with Toronto Operetta Theatre, Leicester in MARIA STUARDA with Pacific Opera Victoria and Riccardo in Verdi’s OBERTO for Toronto’s Opera in Concert. His recent operatic engagements include Nemorino in L’ELISIR D’AMORE and Alfredo in LA TRAVIATA, both with Sarasota Opera, and Decio in the rarely performed LA VESTALE by Mercadante and Arturo in I PURITANI with Opera in Concert. He has performed Rinuccio in GIANNI SCHICCHI for Santa Barbara Opera and for UCLA, Alfredo with Opera in the Ozarks in Arkansas, Rodolfo in LA BOHEME and Il Conte d’Almaviva in IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA, both at the Opera Institute of Boston University. As a young artist at the Opera Institute of Boston University, Ramírez appeared as Lázaro Carriles in the world premiere of BEFORE NIGHT FALLS and he performed other contemporary roles such as Mr. Owen in POSTCARD FROM MOROCCO and Jonathan Orfeo in HOSTAGE. Edgar Ernesto Ramírez’ activities on the concert stage as a featured soloist include an Opera Gala in Zurich with Francisco Araiza, a concert of operatic favourites with the Brott Festival in Canada, solo performances with the Israeli Opera Studio in Tel-Aviv, an Opera Gala at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City, various concerts at the Degollado Theater in Guadalajara, Mexico, a concert with the New West Symphony with Maestro Boris Brott, Boston Pops Opening Night with Maestro Keith Lockhart and with the Boston Lyric Opera in their concert series. Ramírez is the First Place Winner of the Kahn Award Foundation, the Giulio Gari Foundation, The Performing Arts Foundation, the Léni Fé Bland Foundation, the Profant Foundation, and the ORCH Foundation. He has received awards from the Metropolitan Opera Council Auditions in Los Angeles, the Society of Singers Foundation and the New West Symphony Young Artist Prize. Born in Guadalajara, México, Edgar Ernesto Ramírez was accepted at the early age of fifteen to the University of Guadalajara, where he studied the clarinet. An accomplished musician, Ramírez played solo clarinet with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Jalisco, and appeared as a guest of the Opera Orchestra of Teatro Bellas Artes, the Symphonic Orchestra of Pachuca, and toured with the Naval Symphonic Band and Orchestra. Additionally, he is a member of the International Association of Clarinetists of México. In 1993 Professor Engelberto Águilar introduced Edgar to the Art of Bel Canto. After completing his music degree in clarinet, Ramírez moved to México City to further his studies of clarinet at the Superior Music School of Bellas Artes and to pursue vocal studies with baritone Oscar Samano. In 2003 Ramírez relocated to the United States and continued his studies as a tenor and received citizenship. He was a protégé of baritone Sir Bruno Pola with whom he studied in Switzerland and he has trained with coach Armen Guzelimian in Los Angeles. In 2008, Ramírez graduated from Boston University’s Opera Institute under the guidance of soprano Sharon Daniels. He has studied privately with tenor Jerry Hadley, soprano Maria Spacagna and tenor Piero Giuliacci, vocal coach Joan Dornemann, tenor Francisco Araiza, and tenor Raúl Giménez. He now works exclusively with mezzo-soprano Elisabetta Fiorillo. January 2012
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ReviewsNemorino in Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore with Opera Angers-Nantes ("Nemorino touchant et rayonnant, le jeune ténor mexicain Edgar Ernesto Ramírez fait figure de révélation. Dès le début de son premier air, on est charmés par sa voix lumineuse, parfaitement placée, haute et claire, magnifiée par un legato de grande école et un superbe sens du texte, capable des nuances les plus raffinées, à l'émission toujours moelleuse et sur le souffle, jusque dans des vocalises sans reproche, un accomplissement technique et musical lui permettant de suspendre le temps à travers 'une Furtive lagrima', magnifiquement phrasée et bouleversante d'émotion. Il donne l'impression de ne faire qu'un avec son personnage, qu'il incarne avec une vérité attachante et une fragilité attendrissante. Un nouveau talent à suivre de très près." |