Juan Lago

Juan Lago

“Everyone can sing!” –Juan

In addition to his performances as a concert and opera singer, Juan Lago has been teaching solo singing for many years and passes on his knowledge with passion. His extensive pedagogical knowledge of singing and many years of experience enable him to train his students professionally, vocally and musically in all styles. After teaching solo singing at various music schools at home and abroad, including at the Zurich University of Education, he founded the Classic Vocal Studio in 2011 to realize his own vision of vocal training. The Classic Vocal Studio has since developed into one of the leading singing schools in Switzerland.

Training

• Soloist diploma “Artist Diploma” in opera, oratorio and song singing with distinction,
  Tel Aviv University
• Solo singing at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) with Prof. Jane Thorner-Mengedoht
• Master classes with chamber singers Hilde Zadek and Alfredo Kraus
• Further training in solo singing with Dale Fundling in Salzburg and Kammersänger Dieter Schweikard in Germany
• Certificate of Advanced Studies, Specialization in Music Education – Advanced Singing Pedagogy (Classical/Pop/Rock), Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK)

Stage experience

The bass-baritone Juan Lago, who began his vocal training at the Zurich University of the Arts after completing his high school diploma, celebrated his stage debut at the Lucerne City Theater while he was still a student, where he gained his first valuable stage experiences.
His career took him throughout Europe, where he established himself as a versatile opera singer and shone in renowned roles such as Leporello, Figaro, Papageno and Don Giovanni. In Nino Rota's enchanting children's opera Aladdin and the magic lamp He fascinated audiences as a dark magician in performances at the Volkshaus Zurich and the Tonhalle St. Gallen. He particularly impressed in gala concerts for the 200th birthday of Giuseppe Verdi, where he performed powerful interpretations of arias Macbeth and Don Carlos the audience thrilled.
Thanks to his broad repertoire and his exceptional language skills - in addition to his native Spanish and German, he also speaks fluent Italian, French and English - Juan Lago is also a sought-after concert singer. He has made a name for himself at home and abroad with impressive interpretations of sacred works, including numerous well-known oratorios, such as Schubert's B major Mass during the Salzburg Summer Festival.

Teaching information:

“To my voice coach Juan Lago – thanks for your prodigious ear and for helping me with my voice throughout the project of my new cd. Your patience and efforts made all the difference.”
-Alexander

“Juan competently and patiently introduced me to my “new” voice, which brings me great joy. Thank you!!!"
-Anja (28), soprano

Juan is a committed singing teacher with a lot of experience, which enables him to respond individually to his students.”
-Lorenzo (29), tenor