Manuel Betancourt Camino

Manuel Betancourt Camino: is a Mexican bass-baritone and an outstanding opera singer who has distinguished himself for his musical versatility and passionate commitment. Manuel Betancourt Camino has shone on international stages in countries such as Switzerland, Germany, France, Luxembourg, Hungary, Mexico and Lithuania.

Its commitments include:

- Opera in Avignon and Massy,

France, as well as in Luxembourg: role of Figaro in "The Marriage of Figaro".

- Landestheater Niederbayern, Germany: Brander in "The Damnation of Faust" by Berlioz, Dandini in "Cenerentola", Quinault in "Adriana Lecouvreur" by Cilea.

- Grand Théâtre de Reims, Théâtre Rouen and Arras, France: Role of Poet in the production "Le Convenienze Teatrali" by Donizetti.

-Opera de Bellas Artes, Mexico: Zuñiga and Dancairo in Bizet's opera "Carmen", in M. de Falla's operas "Los retablos de Maesepedro", in the leading role of Don Quixote, and "La vida Breve" with the role of Uncle Salvador.

- Zurich Opera House, Switzerland: in operas such as "Gianni Schicchi", "Rigoletto", "Don Carlo" and "The cunning little vixen". As well as Don Pipo in Mozart's "L'Occa del Cairo" at the Tonhalle Zurich.

- National Theater of Pécs, Hungary: Conte des Grieux in "Manon", "Titan" by Franz Liszt, Gremin in "Eugene Onegin", Magnificat by J.S. Bach and various opera galas. - Opera du National du Rhin, France: Marullo in "Rigoletto", Hérisson in "L'Etoile" and Patrocle in "Iphigénie en Aulide".

These are just a few highlights of the career of Manuel Betancourt Camino, who continually delights his audiences with his musical talent and stage presence.

Manuel was born in San Felipe Guanajuato, Mexico, since he was little he stood out for his voice and singing, making him win various competitions. Wanting to develop this talent, he began his musical studies at the "Conservatorio de las Rosas", Mexico. There he finished his musical Baccalaureate as an Opera and Concert Singer.

He continues his musical studies at the National Conservatory of Mexico and works with the renowned vocal ensemble "Ensamble Solistas de Bellas Artes." Shortly after, he receives the "Plácido Domingo" scholarship from SIVAM (International Society for the Value of Mexican Art) and from Plácido Domingo himself. Thanks to this, Manuel makes his debut in Israel and Puerto Rico. From that moment on, he sings in the best theaters and festivals in Mexico.

While working on a new production at the opera house in Mexico "Bellas Artes", he traveled to New York to audition for the Zurich International Opera Studio. That same day, Manuel returned to Mexico knowing that his destiny would be to live in the city of Zurich, Switzerland.

Manuel Betancourt Camino begins working in Switzerland, participating in different productions of both the Opernstudio and the Opernhaus Zürich, alongside great singers and directors such as Leo Nucci, Jonas Kaufman, Piotr Beczala, Ramón Vargas, Juan Pons, Nello Santi, Franz Welser-Möst, Fisher Adam, among others.

After two years of working at the Opernhaus Zürich, he receives an invitation to audition for the Opéra National du Rhin in Strasbourg and is invited to work there for the next few years. Manuel starts his new life in France, living there for the next five years and working in various productions and theaters across the country.

Currently, Manuel resides in Hungary, where he continues singing in different theaters and festivals, developing a versatile repertoire that ranges from traditional opera to popular music and crossover. From his new home, he travels to different countries to continue sharing his experience and his passion for music and the culture of various countries. His musical programs include a variety of styles, languages, and formats, as well as in large concerts and intimate events that foster interaction and connection with his audience.

"His appearance may remind one of Djigis Khan, but his singing and voice are comparable to those of the world-famous José Carreras: the Mexican Manuel impressed as an all-rounder in both Donizetti's Belcore aria and Don Giovanni's moving love duet with Zerlina. He also performed with equal success in the beautifully sung and performed duet by Mozart's Dorabella and Guglielmo" Unter-Emantaler, Swiss