BIG LYRIC TENOR
James Nathanel Salazar
Discover the powerful voice of James Nathanel Salazar and book your next unforgettable performance today.
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Upcoming Performances
HANDELS MESSIAH-Pomona College in Claremont Dec 21, 2025
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Meet James Nathanel Salazar
A Journey Fueled by Passion
A true lyric tenor, James Salazar has sung leading roles with most of LA’s independent opera companies. he has performed principal roles in productions by the great masters of opera: Rodolfo in Puccini’s La Bohème, Manrico in Verdi’s Il Trovatore, , Don José in Bizet’s Carmen, Mario in Puccini’s Tosca, Romèo in
Gounod’s Romèo et Juliette, the Duke in Verdi’s Rigoletto, Dr. Faust in Gounod’s Faust. Recently, Edgardo in Donizetti’s Lucia Di Lammermoor. Canio in Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci and Verdi's Othello
As an actor, Mr. Salazar follows the best European traditions in creating a heroic tenor persona onstage, with equal ability to project a sympathetic romantic character when it is needed. His musicality and perceptive interpretations of each role make his characters real to the audience, and his effortless, soaring high
notes identify him as a rising star on the local operatic scene.
Engage James
for Your Next Event
From Grand Stages to Intimate Gatherings
Opera galas and festivals
Private concerts and celebrations
Corporate and cultural events
Workshops and masterclasses
Lounge Singing
Different styles, American Standards, Contemporary Singer Songwriter, and Classical Rock
James tailors each performance to your event’s unique atmosphere, ensuring a memorable and moving experience for every audience.
Visual Journey
Hear from the Enthralled
“Unforgettable Night”
The cast were uniformly in top voice. A special kudo for James Salazar, who had recovered from illness the week before and who triumphed in the role of the Duke both Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. It's no wonder that his female prey were so easily seduced by his glorious tenor and lovemaking appeal. His aria, 'Questa o quella' (this girl or that one), is one of the favorite showpieces for an Italian tenor, requiring an
assured voice around the high B flat.
By Libby Motika, Senior Editor
Palisadian-Post
“A True Virtuoso”
James Salazar sings the lead role of the soldier Don José, using his powerfully resonant tenor voice to convey the passion and suffering of a man who is swept by fate into a complete fall from grace. Salazar's ringing tones and fluid tessitura easily handle the demanding tenor role of Don José.r