José Carreras [SEP] voice type
José Carreras
Josep Maria Carreras i Coll (; born 5 December 1946), better known as José Carreras (, ), is a Spanish tenor who is particularly known for his performances in the operas of Verdi and Puccini. 
Born in Barcelona, he made his debut on the operatic stage at 11 as Trujamán in Manuel de Falla's "El retablo de Maese Pedro" and went on to a career that encompassed over 60 roles, performed in the world's leading opera houses and in numerous recordings. He gained fame
on his life, most notably:
- "El Canto del ruiseñor" (1932), directed by Carlos San Martín with José Romeu as Gayarre
- "Gayarre" (1959) directed by Domingo Viladomat with Alfredo Kraus as Gayarre.
- "Romanza Final" (1986) directed by José María Forqué with José Carreras as Gayarre.
All of them contain some fictional or semi-fictional elements, particularly "Romanza Final".
Voice.
Julián Gayarre wrote in a letter to his friend Julio