Yusif Eyvazov is a dramatic operatic tenor, who completed his advanced studies in Italy. Known for his brilliant high notes, Mr. Eyvazov is a regular guest at the most prestigious opera houses and Festivals in the world, including the Royal Opera House London, the Munich State Opera and the Vienna State Opera, La Scala Milan, the Opera National de Paris, and the Metropolitan Opera. The unique sound of his voice, described as “metallic, stentorian and markedly Italianate” (L.A. Times), and an outstanding stage presence have allowed him to combine active opera career with frequent concert .performances.

Yusif has appeared on numerous recordings for Deutsche Grammophon including a complete recording of Puccini’s Manon Lescaut live from the Salzburg Festival and with his wife, soprano Anna Netrebko’s on the cross-over album Romanza. On March 9, 2017, Yusif Eyvazov was awarded the title of “People’s Artist of Azerbaijan”.

In the 2022/23 season Yusif Eyvazov performs his signature role of Mario Cavaradossi Tosca at three major opera houses: Opernhaus Zürich, the MET and Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires in the concert version along Anna Netrebko, where they also appear in a joint recital. He returns to Teatro Real as Radames Aida and can be heard as Manrico Il Trovatore at the Paris Opera and Royal Opera House. The highlights of the season also include his appearance in the title role in the production of Andrea Chenier at Teatro alla Scala. On the concert stage, the famous tenor can be heard alongside Anna Netrebko at Elbphilharmonie and Alte Oper Frankfurt.

Yusif Eyvazov kicks off the 2021/22 season as Calaf Turandot at the Metropolitan Opera, where he is also making his stage debut as Rodolfo La Boheme later in the Season. Another notable role debut as Riccardo Un Ballo in Maschera brings him back to the Deutsche Oper Berlin. He returns to the Bolshoi Theatre and the Liceu Opera Barcelona as Herman Queen of Spades, to the Teatro di San Carlo as Radames Aida and Otello, to the Teatro alla Scala as Maurizio Adriana Lecouvreur, to the Opera Monte Carlo as Des Grieux Manon Lescaut and to the Berlin State Opera as Calaf Turandot. In addition, alongside Anna Netrebko he gives concerts at the Wiener Konzerthaus, Smetana Hall, Aarhus Musikhuset, Elbphilharmonie, Malmö Arena, Alte Oper Frankfurt and KKL Luzern.

Highlights of the previous 2020/21 season include his role debut as Duke of Mantua Rigoletto at the Mariinski Theatre, where he also appeared among other roles as Radames Aida and Dick Johnson La Fanciulla del West. Moreover, Yusif Eyvazov returned to the Bolshoi Theatre as Don Carlo, to the Liceu Opera Barcelona and the Teatro di San Carlo as Manrico Il Trovatore, to the Vienna State Opera, the Teatro Real and the Salzburg Festival as Mario Cavaradossi Tosca, to the Arena di Verona as Calaf Turandot, Canio Pagliacci and Turiddu Cavalleria Rusticana and to the Teatro Massimo as Des Grieux Manon Lescaut. Scheduled performances as Mario Cavaradossi Tosca at the Royal Opera House and the Munich State Opera, as Calaf Turandot at the Teatro alla Scala and the Salzburg Easter Festival, as Manrico Il Trovatore at the Opera National de Paris in 2020/21 were cancelled

due to the Covid-pandemic.

Highlights of the 2019/20 include his triumphant return to the Metropolitan Opera to perform two of his signature roles: Herman in the new production of The Queen of Spades and Calaf Turandot, a performance of which has been broadcasted live in HD. Besides that, he also took part in the prestigious New Year Eve Gala concert for the Metropolitan Opera conducted by Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin and featuring a line-up of international stars. Moreover, he made his house debut as Maurizio in a concert version of Adriana Lecouvreur at Deutsche Oper Berlin and returned to the Vienna State Opera as Manrico Il Trovatore.

In addition, in summer 2020 there is a series of spectacular open-air concerts, alongside Anna Netrebko at Piazza del Plebiscito (Napoli), Arena di Verona, Circo Massimo (Rome), Teatro della Verdura (Palermo), Congress Square (Ljubljana) and Grafenegg Festival. Moreover, the star couple appears at the special celebration of 100 years of Salzburg Festival, giving a concert of russian music.

Highlights of the 18/19 season include role debuts as Dick Johnson La Fanciulla del West at the Metropolitan opera and as Don Alvaro La forza del destino at Royal Opera House. Moreover, Yusif Eyvazov appeared in title roles of Andrea Chenier at Vienna State Opera, Herman The Queen of Spades and Don Carlo at Bolshoi Theater. In addition, he sang Manrico Il Trovatore, alongside Anna Netrebko, at Arena di Verona and Maurizio Adriana Lecouvreur at Salzburg Festival. He also gave the series of his first solo recitals at the Salle Gaveau, Elbphilharmonie and Tonhalle Düsseldorf, sang at Wiener Opernball and 350th Anniversary Gala of Opera National de Paris.

In the 17/18 season Yusif Eyvazov and Anna Netrebko had the release of new cross-over album Romanza for Deutsche Grammophon. In September and October they toured across Asia, Australia and New Zealand, including cities such as Dubai, Tokyo, Nanjing, Melbourne and Sydney. Then Yusif Eyvazov had a successful debut at the prestigious season opening of Teatro alla Scala in the title role of Andrea Chenier. In 17/18 he could be also seen at Bolshoi Theatre as Des Grieux Manon Lescaut, at Covent Garden and Mariinsky theatre as Macduff Macbeth, at Berlin State Opera as Cavaradossi Tosca, Opera National de Paris as Manrico Il Trovatore and Arena di Verona as Radames Aida. He gave concerts at Monte Carlo, Moscow, Minsk, Zagreb, London, Würth, Lübeck and Salzburg and finished the 17/18 season with an extensive tour throughout South America, including cities such as Santiago, Sao Paulo, Lima and Buenos Aires.