Hugo Negrete is an Argentinian-Spanish baritone born in Florida and raised in San Isidro, Buenos Aires. He currently resides in Europe, where he captivates audiences with his powerful voice and passionate performances in intimate settings.
His musical journey began at the Astor Piazzolla Superior Conservatory, where he studied piano, and continued at the Carlos López Buchardo Superior Conservatory, where he refined his vocal skills. He later earned a Bachelor’s degree in Lyric Singing and a Teaching Degree in Musical Arts from the National University of the Arts (UNA).
During his studies, Hugo was mentored by renowned soprano Marisa Albano and baritone Eduardo Cogorno. He participated in the Pergolesi Vocal Study, performing operatic roles and zarzuela romances. Since graduating, he has continued to refine his artistry under the guidance of acclaimed baritone Omar Carrión.
In recent years, he has regularly performed as a soloist in recitals, chamber operas and concerts, appearing in charming and lesser-known venues across Southern and Central Europe. His passion lies in bringing opera and vocal music to diverse audiences, fostering a deeper and more personal connection with the art form.
Some of the venues and series where Hugo has shared his talent include:
France
- La Petite Loge (Paris)
Le Nozze di Figaro – W.A. Mozart - Opéra Éclaté (Colomiers)
Don Giovanni – W.A. Mozart - Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild (Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat) – Les Azuriales Festival
Carmen – G. Bizet - Labeaume en Musiques Festival (Ardèche) – Lyrical recitals in rural chapels
Liederkreis Op. 39 – R. Schumann
Spain
- Microteatre Valencia (Valencia)
L’elisir d’amore – G. Donizetti - Teatre del Raval (Barcelona)
La Bohème – G. Puccini - Teatro Liceo (Salamanca)
Pagliacci – R. Leoncavallo - Fundación Juan March (Madrid) – Chamber Opera and Art Song series
La Serva Padrona – G.B. Pergolesi - San Andrés Church (Segovia) – Música en los Barrios Festival
Old Spanish Songs – F. García Lorca
Italy
- Teatro dei Rozzi (Siena)
Il Barbiere di Siviglia – G. Rossini - Piccolo Teatro Grassi (Milan)
Gianni Schicchi – G. Puccini - Teatro Civico di Castello (Cagliari)
La Traviata – G. Verdi - Casa della Musica (Parma) – Vocal recital series
Dichterliebe – R. Schumann - “I Luoghi della Musica” Festival (Liguria)
Mozart concert arias - “Villa Falconieri” Festival (Roma)
Camera concert arias
Albania
- Teatri Metropol (Tirana)
Lucia di Lammermoor – G. Donizetti - Teatri “Aleksandër Moisiu” (Durrës)
Tosca – G. Puccini - Qendra Rinore ArTurbina (Tirana) – Alternative Opera Festival
Italian and Neapolitan arias (recital)
Portugal
- Casa da Música – Sala 2 (Porto)
Don Pasquale – G. Donizetti - Teatro do Bairro (Lisbon)
Così fan tutte – W.A. Mozart - Terras sem Sombra Festival (Baixo Alentejo)
German Lied and Portuguese song cycle
Greece
- Little Theatre of Ancient Epidaurus (Peloponnese)
I Puritani – V. Bellini - Technopolis (Athens)
Falstaff – G. Verdi - Hydra Music Festival
Recital with piano and string quartet
Croatia
- Hrvatski Dom Split (Split)
La Cenerentola – G. Rossini - Teatro Gandusio (Rovinj)
Rigoletto – G. Verdi - Dubrovnik Summer Festival – Chamber Music Series
Mahler – Rückert-Lieder
Slovenia
- Ljubljana Castle Concert Hall
Verdi and Puccini arias - Križanke Summer Theatre – Intimate opera nights
Fauré Requiem (chamber version)
Switzerland
- Villa Dutoit Hall
Camera concert
Hugo Negrete is a dedicated performer committed to bringing the lyrical arts to life in spaces that allow for emotional and artistic closeness. He continues to enchant audiences across Europe with unforgettable and intimate performances.