BBC HomeExplore the BBC
Just to let you know, we're no longer updating this site. More information here

10 November 2009
Accessibility help
Text only
BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2005

BBC Homepage

Wales Home

Music

BBC Cardiff Singer 2005


Performer
profiles


About the
Competition


Main Prize -
concerts


Song Prize -
recitals

Guides

Green Room

Frockwatch

Ecards

BBC Vocab
OFF
» Turn ON
» What is VOCAB?

Contact Us

Like this page?
Send it to a friend!

 
Performer Profiles
Gaston Rivero Name: Gaston Rivero

Country: Uruguay

Voice: Tenor

Date of birth: 06.02.1978

Place of birth: Montevideo, Uruguay

Studied at: National Conservatory of Music, Buenos Aires; Westchester Music Conservatory, White Plains; Renata Scotto Opera Academy, New York

Gaston Rivero was born in Montevideo, Uruguay. He studied at the National Conservatory of Music, Buenos Aires, Argentina; at the Westchester Music Conservatory, White Plains, New York; and at the Renata Scotto Opera Academy, New York. His vocal teacher is Ira Siff, and his coaches have included Lucy Arner and Alfredo Bonavera in New York, and Susana Cardonet in Argentina.

He was the winner in the New Jersey Alliance of Performing Artists, the Palm Beach Opera Vocal Competition, the Altamura/Caruso International Voice Competition and the Joyce Dutka Vocal Competition (all 2004), and he has won numerous other competitions and awards.

His roles include Trin La fanciulla del West and Primo Cantore La Gioconda for Carnegie Hall Opera Orchestra of New York; Duca Rigoletto for Altamura Center for the Performing Arts, Rodolfo for La bohème on Broadway; Mister Rifleso Blackout (Scarcella), Ernesto Don Pasquale for New York University, Mignon (Ambroise Thomas) with Opera Orchestra of New York in Carnegie Hall, April 2005, and Tribute to Tosti at Carnegie Hall.

He has also sung in concert performances of Mozart's Vesperae Solennes de Confessores in Carnegie Hall, and other concerts in Carnegie Hall and the Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Centre.

He enjoys fishing and going to the movies.

(Profile last updated June 2005)

Watch and ListenSend an ecard
Your comments

Leandra from New York
Gaston, you have the most GORGEOUS, big, beautiful tenor voice. You always sing like an angel. Best of luck!

Papá
Estamos en la casa de Alberto y Ale con la Pirra,Babi,la Abuela.Pudimos escucharte y hemos quedado impactados con tu excelente voz. Recordá...concursos son concursos como los partidos de futbol, y suele haber jueces que flechan la cancha. Sos el mejor. Muchos Besos. Carlos, tu papá. ¡¡ hay que seguir adelante cuidando el patrimonio!!. Las caracteristicas de tu voz no las tiene ninguno de los que escuché.Sos para hacer la gran carrera. Sin querer comparar pero te veo como Carreras, como aquel Plácido que escuche por primera vez en el '72 y otros grandes que no quiero mencionar. ¡Vamos adelante cachorro, sos mi continuidad!

Guido de Kehrig from Argentina
Gaston, you'll be the king for the next 30 years. Recorda que en un verdadero artista las cuerdas vocales estan insertas en el corazon y no en la laringe. Tus ex compañeros te recuerdan con gran cariño y admiracion.

Pedro Alvellos - New York
Gaston, what a voice!!! in my opinion one the best tenor voices for the XXI century! Both powerfull and somoth, great range! congratulations Gaston!!!

Pablo Rossetto - Buenos Aires
Querido Gaston, se me infla el pecho de orgullo y alegria al ver todo lo que has logrado, y lo que seguramente lograras en el futuro. No puedo mas que desearte lo mejor, y felicitarte de todo corazon por todo lo que has obtenido, con esfuerzo, sacrificio, y por sobre todo, tu enorme talento. Un fuerte abrazo!!

Rubin Casas
I have had the great honor of working with Gaston in several productions. He is not only an incredible singer, he is generous, kind and extremely humble. He has my utomost respect and admiration. Even without this competition, he will make it!!!

Setti from New York
As usual, you sing beautifully and are very much in control of your voice. You deserve to win. Best of Luck!

medici-comments
I am disappointed to hear gaston Rivero did not make the finals his perfomance was spectacular but that is competition. I will listen to the sunday finals and who was picked to be the singer of the World. thank you very much

ralph medici-comments
gaston rivero sings very well and as a tenor gaston knows how to control the tenor voice and singing is not a big push or pushing the voice. I enjoyed the tenors performance on the pc. thanks. hope to hear him sunday in the finals. thank you very much

comments on gaston rivero
Gaston was in top form and should make the finals for his strong sound and control of the voice his piano was well done his top notes in line a great performer.

T.Chessa from Rotterdam
This is a beautiful tenor voice, warm beautiful sound. I was really moved in the Cilea. Well done, we need tenors like this!

liz, england
just saw your performance tonight- what a wonderful voice! very rich and moving, and you are very hadsome too

Nancy Heath from New Jersey, USA
Gaston, you are the BEST!!!! You keep getting better every time I hear you. Your "Lamente di Federico" brings tears to my eyes every time! Go for the top and win!!!! No one else has your expression! You also have the stage presence and charisma to win audiences all over! Do well and be well! I'm rooting for you!

Ralph Medici from Philadelphia
I look forward to watching you on today's competition on my PC. You are very impressive and the singing is beautifully done with lots of control and people have no choice but to love Gaston Rivero--a beautiful lyrical singing and the best control I ever heard. I think it goes back to the art of Benjamino Gigli, he, too, had a beautiful voice with marvelous control. Go Gaston!!!!!

Alvarez.F.from las Canteras del P.Rodo.
Querido amigo vos sos uno de los nuestros,sos en la opera un "Alcides Ghiggia,un Schiaffino,un Omar Miguez,un Obdulio Varela, un Schubert Gambetta,dejalos perplejos como lo hicioron ellos ,vos sabes de que te hablo ,vamos que se puede.

comments- orch. and the singers
the orch. was very very good and the singer;s were excellent with the full orch. the italian soprano was very impressive. tomprrow will be gaston rivero turn to compete in the singer of the world comp. we hope the tenor does well. thank you

fernando from mercado del puerto
querido grillo, tenes que saboriar este concurso,como? como cuando comoemos nuestro "PUCHERO DE LOS PESCADORES" y yo se que asi va a ser,te quiero tu cuniado.

comments
the italian soprano was very good. tomorrow will be gaston rivero in competition we hope the tenor will score high with the judge;s. thank you

Boris Becker
Dear Gaston with a song in your heart, you are ready to fill the world of such beautiful music. Sincerly yours.

HERMANO
GASTON TU ERES EL MEJOR CANTANTE DEL MUNDO Y SOLO YO PUEDO DECIR ESO, PORQUE YO SOY EL SEGUNDO.ELLOS LO EMPIEZAN A ENTENDER.ABRAZOS

ana ruanova,boris& susasko from n.y.
Dear gaston we are with you in this special moment you are the best singer ...we love you

thoughts and comments on gaston rivero
comments; gaston rivero on a good day gaston rivero will be great on a lucky day, singer;s in general do get lucky days and this go;s beyond exp. and training this is very true no matter who the singer is star or non star. thank you

anita from new york
gaston vos tenes el corazon valiente, la vos potente, y las ganas de dar batalla en esta guerra un besote y '"que la fuerza este contigo"un besote ....

Mallory from New York City
Gaston -- I agree with Itai and Meggan. You ARE the best and DESERVE the best. I send you love and best wishes for your success!!

Natalia Gab Russell from South Dakota
No te imaginas el orgullo que sentimos por voz.Cuidate y los mejores deseos.

Gabriel sioux falls usa
la diferencia entre los ganadores y los perdedores es que los ganadores toman lo que los demas no quieren.

CARLOS MARIA RIVERO
AGUANTE GASTON AGUANTE.METIENDO SIEMPRE ADELANTE CON LA VOS QUE VOS TENES. EL DESEO ES ESPERARTE COMO SIEMPRE UN GRAN TRIUNFANTE.

itai and meggan from san diego
You are the best singer in the world! Good luck...we love you!!

Fifi from Leeds
I hope his singing is as gorgeous as his face...

Thanks to all our users who submitted the above comments. This facility is now closed.



Competitors

Did you know...
Flag of Uruguay This is the first time Uruguay has been represented at the Compeitition.
related www links
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites







About the BBC | Help | Terms of Use | Privacy & Cookies Policy