Jacob Bettinelli

Praised for his “musical intelligence and strong stage presence” (Opera Today), Hong Kong bass-baritone Jacob Bettinelli (吳柏賢) has earned a reputation as a “superb bass-baritone [that] comes to the fore” (musicOMH). In summer 2022, Bettinelli made his debut at Opera Holland Park as Ford in British Youth Opera’s production of Sir John in Love, conducted by Marit Strindlund. Other operatic appearances during the season include Escamillo in Carmen with Carshalton Opera, Don Alfonso in a semi-staged production of Così fan tutte with St Bart’s Chamber Orchestra—conducted by Hong Kong female conductor Peggy Wu—and Don Magnifico in La Cenerentola with Barefoot Opera. Bettinelli recently participated in a masterclass led by soprano Danielle de Niese at Glyndebourneand joined the Pegasus Opera Ment