Shakti Pherwani, India (baritone)

Baritone Shakti Pherwani is an actor-singer-dancer from Bombay, India with a background in Musical Theater and Opera.

Shakti has trained and performed on stages across Europe and continues to expand his repertoire. His most recent engagements include the role of Conte Almaviva from Mozart’s Le Nozze Di Figaro in Italy, and Masetto from Don Giovanni that he performed at the Musikverein, Vienna.

Shakti grew up performing in Broadway style musicals and was introduced to the Bel Canto tradition by complete accident during his exchange year abroad – taking foundation courses at the Don Wright School of Music in Ontario, Canada. Upon returning home he sought to train vocally with guidance from various workshops and voice teachers who visited India, resolving to further develop his vocal technique and musicianship.

Discovering a knack for foreign languages and a growing affinity for Opera Buffa roles, Shakti has since been the recipient of many scholarships and grants that have helped him to hone his craft through Masterclasses and performance-based training programs with guidance from visiting masters and coaches based in the UK, US and Europe, thus helping him improve the standard of his repertoire and role preparations.

In addition to singing, Shakti also has a background in acting and dance. He along with his dance partner, were the first Indians to be part of the Debutante Committee at the 60th Wiener Opernball, where they performed the Viennese Waltz as part of the Opening Ceremony.

Detailed bio on www.shaktiofficial.com/bio