About
Internationally acclaimed Tenor Alfredo Carrillo has captivated audiences worldwide with his powerful voice, emotional depth, and commanding stage presence. Born in Durango, México, he began his musical journey at the Casa de la Cultura, later founding Viernes de Ópera, which nurtured a devoted following of opera enthusiasts.
Renowned for his portrayals of Don José (Carmen), Alfredo Germont (La Traviata), and Rodolfo
(La Bohème), Maestro Carrillo has performed across Mexico, the United States, Costa Rica, and Europe, gracing stages such as Seattle’s Benaroya Hall, Mexico City’s Lunario del Auditorio Nacional, Teatro del Bicentenario and Meydenbauer Center Theater. His artistry has earned him top honors, including
Best Tenor at the Olivia Gorra Contest and first place in the prestigious Academia in Perm, Russia.
Many hail him as “a young Pavarotti.” Notably, he has trained with Operísima México, Bellevue Opera, and with the legendary Plácido Domingo, among other great singers of today,
and has performed live for thousands of listeners.
While opera remains his passion, Carrillo’s versatility spans multiple genres and languages, including Spanish, Italian, French, German, Russian, and Zapotec. Committed to the next generation of artists, he actively mentors young musicians while continuing to enchant audiences with his recordings and live performances, both in opera and traditional crossover styles to please each audience.