AMADI LAGHA, French tenor, embarked on his musical journey fueled by a profound passion for classical guitar and singing. His commitment to the art led him to pursue studies at the conservatory and delve into musicology at Paris University in Paris. Among his numerous accolades, Lagha was bestowed with the prestigious” Caruso Award” in New York on 9 October 2023 at Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Michelangelo Cupisti award, recognizing him as the best performer of the 2017 season at the renowned Puccini Festival in Torre del Lago. His exceptional talent also earned him the first prize, critics prize, and Melodrama prize at the Amandola Competition in October 2015. Lagha's triumphs extended to various other esteemed competitions, including the Benvenuto Franci - Opera Pienza 2015 Competition, the International Competition for Opera Voices 2015 (O.M.E.G.A) in Florence, and the Maria Caniglia International Competition 2014 in Sulmona, where he secured the second prize.
Throughout his illustrious career, Lagha graced numerous prestigious theaters across Europe and the world, portraying a diverse range of characters. Notable roles include Rodolfo in La bohème at both the Puccini Festival in Torre del Lago and the Opera en plein air Festival in Paris. His mesmerizing performances as Calaf in Turandot captivated audiences at esteemed venues such as the Shanghai Opera House, Les Arts in Valencia, NCPA in Beijing, Puccini Festival in Torre del Lago, Verdi Opera House in Trieste, and the Savonlinna Opera Festival, among others. Lagha's versatility as a tenor shines through in various other roles, including Don José in Carmen at the Arena di Verona, Capitole Theater in Toulouse, Marseille, Hanover, and Leipzig Theaters; Radamès in Aida at Carlo Felice Theater in Genoa and Montpellier Opera House; Manrico in Il Trovatore at Petruzzelli in Bari; Mario Cavaradossi in Tosca at the Puccini Festival, Düsseldorf Opera House, and Montpellier Corum; Don Alvaro in La Forza del destino at the Capitole of Toulouse; Gustav III in the Ballo in Maschera at the NCPA in Beijing; Rodolfo in Luisa Miller at the Verdi Festival of Parma, and in the Pavarotti-Freni theaters of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Canio in I Pagliacci at the Verdi Opera House of Trieste, Turiddu at the Cagliari opera house, Radamès at the Corum in Montpellier, Calaf in Puccini’s Turandot, and many more. The future promises even more exciting engagements for Amadi Lagha, including portraying : Turiddu in Mascagni’s Cavalleria in Salerno, Turandot in Riga, Nerone in Boito’s Nerone in Cagliari, Dick Johnson in Puccini’s La Fanciulla del West in Turin, La Bohème in Tirana, Calaf in Puccini's Turandot at the Monnaie Theater in Brussels, Calaf in Puccini's Turandot at the Puccini Festival, Verdi’s Forza del Destino in Montpellier, De Grieux in Puccini’s Manon Lescaut at the Regio in Turin, La Traviata in Tirana, further solidifying his reputation as a captivating and accomplished tenor on the global stage. With his exceptional vocal prowess and remarkable stage presence, Amadi Lagha continues to enchant audiences worldwide, leaving an indelible mark on the world of opera.