Timeless Classics with Michael Amante
Affectionately known as “The People’s Tenor”, Michael Amante continues to be celebrated by audiences and critics alike around the world. As a performing artist and actor, he has distinguished himself with his versatility with an outstanding range of talents. Since his title role in a production of Oliver at age 6, he has been delighting audiences from all walks of life. Today, Michael routinely sings a repertoire that includes Broadway, Jazz, Rock Gospel and American Standards as well as the soaring notes of High Opera. Included in Michael’s many wide-ranging credits is an Emmy nomination his self-titled PBS television special.
In Addition, he has appeared on many national television programs including ABC’s “The View”, Emeril Live, MSNBC’s coverage of the Columbus Day Parade, Live with Regis Philbin, The Song Writers Hall Of Fame, and a number of made for TV movies. He has also been heard on several national television commercials including Heinekin and Panasonic. In 2002, Michael achieved another milestone when he was listed as the number one classical artist of the year in Billboard Magazine.
Michael has been crowned the “Prince of the High C’s” for his remarkable ability to sustain one of the most desired notes of a tenor’s voice, however his range includes the high E and F with a strength and consistency seldom heard elsewhere. He has extensive Italian Bel-Canto training by some of classical music’s most celebrated singers.
Michael’s artistry drew its highest praise from none other than “The King of High C’s” Luciano Pavarotti, the most prolific tenor of all time. Another endorsement was from opera legend Franco Correlli, who is noted as saying that Michael has one of the finest voices he had ever heard.
Michael’s Broadway appearances include leading roles in West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Grease, Lil Abner, Puccini’s Madame Butterfly and La Boheme as well as Cavaleria Rustica. More recently he portrayed the lead role in the musical “Chess” for which he received rave reviews. His live concerts with some of the nation’s best symphonies include music from The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Italian classics and songs from treasured composers.
He has showcased his talents in front of a myriad of A-list celebrities, four US Presidents and Pope John Paul II. In 2017 Michael was invited to the Caribbean to perform for the President of Trinidad and Tobago. In 2016 he had the honor of performing for the Crown Prince of Italy.
On a larger scale he has appeared if front of capacity crowds of over 80,000 at Giants Stadium as well as numerous sports venues including Madison Square Garden, Foxboro Stadium and Yankee Stadium. His sold-out venues consist of Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Heinz Hall and the nation’s top art centers which include renowned casinos and luxury resorts.
After more than five decades on the stage Michael’s objectives as a performer have taken on a deeper meaning. He sees his music as having a higher purpose, as a conduit and means by which people can find joy and inspiration.
Michael is a true patriot and son of a decorated WWII Army Air Corps pilot who flew nearly 100 combat missions. One of his most personal projects is a patriotic recording titled “Amante Salutes America” where all profit from sales go to the nations disabled veterans. It was from his mother and father that Michael would acquire his love of classical composers as well as a strong sense of pride in his heritage.
In Addition, he has appeared on many national television programs including ABC’s “The View”, Emeril Live, MSNBC’s coverage of the Columbus Day Parade, Live with Regis Philbin, The Song Writers Hall Of Fame, and a number of made for TV movies. He has also been heard on several national television commercials including Heinekin and Panasonic. In 2002, Michael achieved another milestone when he was listed as the number one classical artist of the year in Billboard Magazine.
Michael has been crowned the “Prince of the High C’s” for his remarkable ability to sustain one of the most desired notes of a tenor’s voice, however his range includes the high E and F with a strength and consistency seldom heard elsewhere. He has extensive Italian Bel-Canto training by some of classical music’s most celebrated singers.
Michael’s artistry drew its highest praise from none other than “The King of High C’s” Luciano Pavarotti, the most prolific tenor of all time. Another endorsement was from opera legend Franco Correlli, who is noted as saying that Michael has one of the finest voices he had ever heard.
Michael’s Broadway appearances include leading roles in West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Grease, Lil Abner, Puccini’s Madame Butterfly and La Boheme as well as Cavaleria Rustica. More recently he portrayed the lead role in the musical “Chess” for which he received rave reviews. His live concerts with some of the nation’s best symphonies include music from The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Italian classics and songs from treasured composers.
He has showcased his talents in front of a myriad of A-list celebrities, four US Presidents and Pope John Paul II. In 2017 Michael was invited to the Caribbean to perform for the President of Trinidad and Tobago. In 2016 he had the honor of performing for the Crown Prince of Italy.
On a larger scale he has appeared if front of capacity crowds of over 80,000 at Giants Stadium as well as numerous sports venues including Madison Square Garden, Foxboro Stadium and Yankee Stadium. His sold-out venues consist of Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Heinz Hall and the nation’s top art centers which include renowned casinos and luxury resorts.
After more than five decades on the stage Michael’s objectives as a performer have taken on a deeper meaning. He sees his music as having a higher purpose, as a conduit and means by which people can find joy and inspiration.
Michael is a true patriot and son of a decorated WWII Army Air Corps pilot who flew nearly 100 combat missions. One of his most personal projects is a patriotic recording titled “Amante Salutes America” where all profit from sales go to the nations disabled veterans. It was from his mother and father that Michael would acquire his love of classical composers as well as a strong sense of pride in his heritage.