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Castiglione Arts & Culture: Juan Diego Flórez in Recital
1 December 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm AEDT

Celebrated for his dazzling agility, expressive warmth and thrilling top notes, the world’s leading bel canto tenor returns to Australia, accompanied by Vincenzo Scalera on piano. Combining lyrical elegance with fiery passion and French Romanticism, Flórez brings his golden tone and charismatic artistry to an unforgettable program spanning Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, Massenet, Gounod and Spanish zarzuela. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience one of the great voices of our time in recital.
Limelight Editor’s Choice
With a career that includes performances on the world’s leading stages, Juan Diego Flórez has established himself as one of opera’s greatest talents. Adored by fans and critics worldwide, Flórez’s stunningly expressive and agile voice has garnered international acclaim—most notably for his performances of the bel canto style and French Romantic repertoire.
As an international recording artist, Flórez has released numerous solo albums and operas securing his place among the greatest performers of all time. Hailing from Lima, Peru, Flórez’s generosity, charisma and passion inspire his many philanthropic endeavours, including Sinfonía por el Perú—a social project that uses the power of music to help vulnerable children and adolescents. His numerous accolades include Peru’s highest distinction, the Gran Cruz de la Orden El Sol, and being recognised as a Kammersänger by the Austrian government in 2012.
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