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International operatic tenor bringing dramatic intensity and vocal brilliance to the world's great stages.

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Dramatic tenor Joel Montero

About Me

Dramatic tenor Joel Montero, born in Mexico and holding dual nationality with Germany, is currently living in Switzerland. For more than two decades, dramatic tenor Joel Montero has brought his voice and passion to the world’s operatic stages, performing leading roles in Germany, France, England, Switzerland, Mexico and beyond. Specializing in the dramatic tenor repertoire, he has portrayed characters such as Canio, Otello, Don José, Turiddu, Cavaradossi and Rodolfo. These are roles that demand not only vocal power, but also emotional depth and theatrical truth. With over twenty years of experience, dramatic tenor Joel Montero continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his powerful performances and compelling stage presence.

Canio-Pagliacci

"Joel Montero leiht seinen kräftigen Tenor mit dem gewissen «Etwas» dem Canio und setzt die Zerrissenheit dieser Figur ganz wunderbar um".

Es stimmt einfach alles

Mit der Inszenierung der «Pagliacci» ist Theater Orchester Biel Solothurn (TOBS) wieder ein Wurf gelungen. Bei dieser Produktion stimmt einfach alles.

Bester Verismo!

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Highlights from the stage

Costumes, lights, music... and the soul behind each role.

Il tabarro
puccini

La bohème
puccini

Otello
verdi

Les contes d'hoffmann
offenbach

15.11.25
Engelberg, Switzerland
Kompositionen von Hans Huber
21.11.25
Stans, Switzerland
Kompositionen von Hans Huber
29.11.25
Lucerne, Switzerland
Kompositionen von Hans Huber
30.11.25
Schönenwerd, Switzerland
Kompositionen von Hans Huber

Next performances 2026

20 Mar
théàtre de chartres, France
cavaradossi (Tosca / Giacomo Puccini)
23 MAR
la rochelle, france
cavaradossi (Tosca / Giacomo Puccini)
26 mar
amiens, france
cavaradossi (Tosca / Giacomo Puccini)
3 april
maubeuge, france
cavaradossi (Tosca / Giacomo Puccini)
7 april
théàtre impérial, compiegne, France
cavaradossi (Tosca / Giacomo Puccini)
17 april
Solothurn, Switzerland
125th anniversary - Verdi recital
19 april
Solothurn, Switzerland
125th anniversary - Verdi recital

news

Here is a little glimpse of what's coming as we move toward 2027...

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Aida,pagliacci,cavalleria rusticana

I’m thrilled to share a preview of some exciting updates in my artistic journey. Soon, I’ll be making my debut in Ireland with Pagliacci and Cavalleria Rusticana. Two powerful roles I’ve performed before, now in a brad-new setting.

And I’m extremely proud to announce my upcoming debut as Radames in Aida, in Switzerland. A legendary role I’ve long dreamed of bringing to life. 

More details coming soon… Stay tuned!