Miles Salerni is a classical music artist who has made a name for himself in the world of opera. Born in 1991 in New York City, Salerni grew up in a family of musicians. His father, Paul Salerni, is a composer and professor of music at Lehigh University, while his mother, Maria Fenty Denison, is a soprano and voice teacher. Salerni began playing the piano at a young age and showed an early interest in music. Salerni attended the Juilliard School, where he studied piano and voice. He also studied at the Curtis Institute of Music and the Academy of Vocal Arts. During his time at these institutions, Salerni honed his skills as a musician and began to develop a passion for opera. Salerni made his professional debut in 2014, playing the role of the Duke of Mantua in Verdi's Rigoletto at the Academy of Vocal Arts. This performance was well-received, and Salerni quickly gained a reputation as a talented young tenor. He went on to perform in a number of other operas, including Mozart's Don Giovanni, Puccini's La Bohème, and Bizet's Carmen. In 2016, Salerni won the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, a prestigious competition for young opera singers. This win was a major milestone in Salerni's career and helped to establish him as one of the most promising young singers in the country. Since then, Salerni has continued to perform in a variety of operas and concerts. He has appeared with the Metropolitan Opera, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic, among others. He has also performed in a number of international venues, including the Royal Opera House in London and the Teatro alla Scala in Milan. Salerni has received numerous awards and accolades for his performances. In addition to his win at the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, he has been a finalist in the Plácido Domingo Operalia competition and the George London Foundation competition. He has also been awarded the Richard Tucker Career Grant, which is given to promising young American opera singers. Salerni is known for his powerful voice and his ability to convey emotion through his performances. He has been praised for his interpretation of a wide range of roles, from the romantic lead in La Bohème to the villainous Duke of Mantua in Rigoletto. He is also known for his dedication to his craft and his willingness to work hard to achieve his goals. In addition to his work as a performer, Salerni is also a composer. He has written a number of pieces for voice and piano, as well as a chamber opera called The Life and Death(s) of Alan Turing. This opera, which tells the story of the famous mathematician and codebreaker, was premiered in 2018 at Lehigh University, where Salerni's father teaches. Salerni's career is still in its early stages, but he has already achieved a great deal of success. He is widely regarded as one of the most promising young opera singers in the country, and his performances have been praised for their passion and intensity. With his talent and dedication, it seems likely that Salerni will continue to make a name for himself in the world of classical music for many years to come.

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