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in Apia, Samoa

 

Pene Pati is a classical music artist who has made a name for himself as a tenor. He was born on October 9, 1984, in Samoa, a small island nation in the South Pacific. Pene grew up in a musical family, with his father being a church choir conductor and his mother a singer. He was exposed to music from a young age and began singing in church choirs at the age of six. Pene's family moved to New Zealand when he was 10 years old, and he continued to sing in church choirs. He attended St. Peter's College in Auckland, where he was a member of the school choir. Pene's talent as a singer was recognized early on, and he was awarded a scholarship to study at the University of Auckland's School of Music. Pene's career as a professional singer began in 2012 when he joined the New Zealand Opera as a member of the Young Artist Program. He quickly made a name for himself, and in 2013, he won the Lexus Song Quest, a prestigious singing competition in New Zealand. This win propelled him to international recognition, and he was invited to perform at the Cardiff Singer of the World competition in Wales. In 2014, Pene joined the San Francisco Opera's Adler Fellowship Program, which is a prestigious training program for young opera singers. During his time in the program, he performed in several productions, including La Bohème, The Barber of Seville, and The Magic Flute. He also won the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, which is one of the most prestigious singing competitions in the United States. Pene's career continued to flourish, and in 2016, he made his debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, where he performed in the production of La Bohème. He also performed in several other productions at the Metropolitan Opera, including Turandot and Aida. In 2017, Pene was invited to perform at the Royal Opera House in London, where he played the role of Macduff in Verdi's Macbeth. He also performed in several other productions in Europe, including La Bohème at the Deutsche Oper Berlin and The Magic Flute at the Salzburg Festival. Pene's talent as a singer has been recognized with several awards and honors. In addition to winning the Lexus Song Quest and the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, he has also been awarded the Dame Malvina Major Foundation Arts Excellence Award and the New Zealand Order of Merit. Pene is also a member of the internationally acclaimed vocal trio, Sol3 Mio, which he formed with his brothers, Amitai and Moses. The trio has released several albums and has performed in sold-out concerts in New Zealand and Australia. In addition to his career as a singer, Pene is also a philanthropist. He is the co-founder of the Sol3 Mio Foundation, which is a charitable organization that supports music education in New Zealand. The foundation provides scholarships and resources to young musicians who are pursuing a career in music. Pene's talent as a singer and his dedication to music education have made him a beloved figure in the classical music world. He continues to perform in productions around the world and is considered one of the most talented tenors of his generation.

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