“The career of a comprimario is a beautiful one, of the utmost importance, dignity and responsibility.”
- Tito Gobbi, ON HIS WORLD OF ITALIAN OPERA, 1984

“Zwischenfach” voice with fine characterization ability.

A product of German theater tradition. It is large with plenty of of metal and capable of clear declamation.

The Charaktertenor must have the acting ability of a Spieltenor and often the cutting power of the Heldentenor.

photo courtesy of The Loren L. Zachary Society (taken during the 2004 Loren L. Zachary National Vocal Competition)