Born on the auspicious Feast Day of Bach, Handel and Purcell, it was surely fated that Alexander Cappellazzo would immerse himself in music!
With “clarity and richness of voice” (Opera Canada), “force and strength” (National Capital Opera Society) and a “rich, well-rounded tenor” (Stage Door), “Alex also sings without guile, throwing himself into his programs fearlessly. ” (Barcza Blog).
From Handel, Bach & Mozart, to Wagner, Orff & Smetana, Alexander has performed roles including Tamino, Nemorino, Lensky, Acis, Don Ottavio, Oronte, and Vasek to name a few. Alexander sings with opera companies across Canada including: VOICEBOX: Opera In Concert, Toronto City Opera, Toronto Operetta Theatre, Opera By Request, OperOttawa, Opera York, Mississauga Symphony Orchestra, and the Cultureland Opera Collective; and with choirs including the Trinity Bach Project, Grand River Chorus, Toronto Choral Society, Edison Singers, Brott Music Festival, and Metropolitan United Church.
In 2022, Alexander founded the Apocryphonia Concert Series and the Diapente Renaissance Vocal Quintet, dedicated to live performances of rare and underperformed classical music including such highlights as Renaissance Mexican Christmas music, Azerbaijani opera arias, and Norfolk sailor songs. Since starting, Alexander has produced fourteen concerts, providing unpretentious and affordable cultural events across the GTA.
Alex holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Vocal Performance and Opera from MontrMontreal’s McGill University, and is a member of the Ralph Vaughan Williams Society. When not performing, he enjoys spending time with his wife, his son, and his cat, and is an avid cinephile.