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“Jan Antem c’est particulièrement distingué par la beauté de son timbre, sa musicalité et la qualité de son chant legato. Un artiste à suivre de près.”

Turandot, Palau de les Arts 2026 / Daniel Lara - Classiquenews

About

Jan Antem is a Catalan baritone from Barcelona, recognised for his distinctive voice, refined musicality and compelling stage presence. His repertoire ranges from Mozart to Puccini or Bizet, combining vocal versatility with a strong commitment to theatrical expression.

He has performed on prestigious stages including the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Arena di Verona, Teatro Regio di Torino, Teatro Massimo di Palermo and Teatro de la Maestranza, as well as other leading opera houses and festivals throughout Europe.

A recipient of the Spanish Critics’ Award Ópera XXI 2025 for Best Young Spanish Singer, Jan Antem is establishing himself as one of the emerging baritones of his generation, with engagements across Spain, Italy and internationally.

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Upcoming performances

  • A multi-tiered white ornate carousel with intricate decorations, featuring figures of women in classical attire, surrounded by cherubs and floral motifs, illuminated with purple lighting.

    Le Nozze di Figaro

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    October 11, 13, 15, 17, 2026

    Auditorio de Tenerife, Tenerife, SP

    JA makes his debut as Figaro in Marta Pazos colourful new production.

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  • A group of seven people in an art gallery or studio setting, with large windows and artwork on display. Some individuals are holding or examining paintings, and one person is sitting on a chair, while others stand near a table with art supplies.

    La bohème

    Giacomo Puccini

    November 22, 25, 27, 29 2026

    Teatro Filarmonico, Verona, IT

    This production marks another chapter in Antem’s warm relationship with Verona

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  • Interior view of a large, ornate concert hall with wooden walls, multiple tiers of balconies, and a stage at the front with seating.

    Messiah

    Georg Friedrich Handel

    December 11, 12 2026

    Auditorio Miguel Delibes, Valladolid, SP

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    Recital

    Wagner, Schumann, Granados, Ortega

    February 17, 2027

    Teatro Romea, Murcia, SP

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  • “El estilo y la técnica belcantista de Antem conjugan elegancia en el fraseo y un articulación de claridad notoria, con un seductor color meloso sumado a una interpretación teatral de fina ironía para un resultado global óptimo que le auguran muchos éxitos en este repertorio."

    L’Elisir d’amore at Gran Teatre del Liceu, Platea Magazine (Jordi Maddaleno), December 2025

  • "Molto bravo il baritono spagnolo Jan Antem nella parte di Sulpice, risolta vocalmente e scenicamente con ammirevole musicalità e con un fraseggio appropriato e mai oltre le righe."

    La fille du Régiment at Teatro Petruzzelli di Bari, OperaClick (Eraldo Martucci), November 2024

  • “Excelente el barítono barcelonés Jan Antem, ya un habitual en la Arena, aquí como un convincente Schaunard”

    La bohème at the Arena di Verona, Ópera Actual (Andrea Merli), July 2026

  • “destacando especialmente Antem como Ping por su presencia escénica y calidad de su emisión”

    Turandot at Palau de Les Arts Reina Sofía, OperaWorld (Pedro Valbuena), June 2026

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