David Portillo

Tenor

Ryan Opera Center alumnus 2007-2010

Roles at Lyric: 10 roles since 2007/08, most recently Pasión Latina (2020/21); Arbace/Idomeneo (2018/19); Andres/Wozzeck (2015/16); David/Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (2012/13); Trin/La Fanciulla del West (2010/11); Don Curzio/Le Nozze di Figaro (2009/2010); Don Riccardo/Ernani (2009/2010); Raoul de St. Brioche/Die Lustige Witwe (2009/10); Sailor/Tristan und Isolde (2008/09); Soldier/Manon (2008/09); Gastone de Letorières/La Traviata (2007/08); Sergeant/Il Barbiere di Siviglia (2007/08).

Last updated: August 23, 2023
Photo: Simon Pauly

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“El día que me quieras” with Ana María Martínez and David Portillo

In this beautiful duet from Pasión Latina, soprano Ana María Martínez and tenor David Portillo perform “El día que me quieras” (The Day That You’ll Love Me) by the Argentinian tango master, Carlos Gardel. They are joined by Craig Terry on piano.

En este hermoso dueto de Pasión Latina, la soprano Ana María Martínez y el tenor David Portillo interpretan “El día que me quieras” del maestro del tango argentino, Carlos Gardel. Se les une en el piano Craig Terry.

“Volver” with David Portillo

In Pasión Latina, tenor and Ryan Opera Center alumnus David Portillo performs "Volver," ("Return") by the French-Argentinian composer Carlos Gardel with Craig Terry on piano. Gardel's artistry is documented in more than 900 recordings, in particular his famous tango melodies.