Joseph Calleja

Tenor Joseph Calleja has inspired, from reputable organs such as The New Yorker, comparisons with such legendary figures as Luciano Pavarotti and even Beniamino Gigli. His distinctive voice, with a rapid vibrato, carries for some observers a mood reminiscent of his native Malta. Calleja was born in Attard, Malta, on January 22, 1978. His training was fairly brief and took place entirely in his home country. He was inspired to become a singer by the Mario Lanza film The Great Caruso when he was about 13. He joined a choir, began taking piano lessons, and started doing vocal ex...