David Miller (tenor)
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| David Miller | |
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 David Miller in concert, Il Divo's World Tour 2007
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| Birth name | David Miller |
| Born | April 14, 1973 San Diego, California, United States |
| Genre(s) | Operatic pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, actor |
| Instrument(s) | Singing, electronic drum |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Label(s) | Sony BMG |
| Associated acts | Il Divo |
David Miller, born April 14, 1973, is an American tenor and member of the operatic pop musical quartet Il Divo.
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[edit] Early life
He was born in San Diego, California but grew up in Littleton, Colorado and was a graduate of Heritage High School in 1991.[1] Even at school he participated in musicals, starring as the Rooster in Annie and Noah in Two by Two. Later he graduated from Oberlin Conservatory of Music [2] with degrees in Vocal Performance and Opera Theatre with excellent grades, thus ending his father’s dream that he would have a career in the military.
He has worked with the top American opera companies on several roles, including Des Grieux in Manon, Romeo in Romeo et Juliette, Werther, Alfredo in La Traviata and Tamino in The Magic Flute with the Pacific Opera.
On May 6, 1998 he performed, along with other opera singers, for President Bill Clinton in the White House.
In 1999, he appeared with the Los Angeles Opera at the prestigious Teatro Municipal de Santiago (Chile) singing Tybalt in Bellini’s production of Capulets and Montagues in the "Fiesta de Savonlinna."
In 2000, he made his debut, with good critical reviews and much success, with the Australian Opera at La Scala in Milan, singing Tony in West Side Story.
Miller made his debut in the Flemish opera as Cassio in 2001 and 2002. In addition he performed as Trieste in Daniel Oren’s Manon. In the USA, he participated in The Tales of Hoffman in Hartford, Connecticut. He also interpreted the role of Percy in Donizetti’s Anne Bolene in Pittsburgh with John Mauceri during 2000/2001. During the 2002/2003 season he performed in the world premiere of the opera of Marco Tuttino Vita at La Scala.
His best work to date is considered to be his role as Rodolfo in Baz Luhrmann’s 2002 version of Puccini’s La Boheme.[3] This theatrical spectacle modernized the opera, in an effort to lure young audiences to Broadway. Luhrmann staged a grand show as he did with Moulin Rouge! and his Romeo et Juliette. Luhrmann's version ofLa Boheme premiered in Sydney, Australia ten years before it debuted on Broadway. David was one of 3 Rodolfo's in the Original Broadway cast.
Other roles he has undertaken have included Don Ottavio in Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Belmonte in Abduction from the Seraglio and Tom Rakewell in The Rake’s Progress.
[edit] Il Divo
In December of 2003, he became a member of the international musical quartet Il Divo along with Urs Bühler (Switzerland), Sébastien Izambard (France), and Carlos Marín (Spain).
Besides their musical experience and prowess, the members of Il Divo are also recognized for their impeccable taste in fashion, dressing almost exclusively in Armani suits, along with their handsome looks. As a result of this, their first album, called Il Divo became a worldwide multiplatinum selling record when released in November 2004, entering Billboard at number four and selling five million copies worldwide in less than a year and knocking Robbie Williams from the number one spot in the charts. Their second album, Ancora, was released on November 7, 2005 in the United Kingdom. Il Divo's third album, Siempre, was released on November 21, 2006 in the United States and on November 27, 2006 internationally.
[edit] Outside of Il Divo
In December 2007, while Il Divo was taking a break from their world tour, David made a return to the classical opera stage. He performed in recital with the Chicago Pops Orchestra, singing a variety of tenor arias as well as some show tunes and Christmas favourites. Additionally, Miller performed the duet Time to Say Goodbye along with his girlfriend, soprano Joy Kabanuck.
[edit] Private Life
David has been dating soprano and member of American popera group Three Graces, Joy "Sarah-Joy" Kabanuck, for 6 years.
[edit] Discography
- Baz Luhrmann's La Bohème - Highlights from the 2002 Original Broadway Cast
- Il Divo (as member of Il Divo, 2004)
- Ancora (as member of Il Divo, 2005)
- The Christmas Collection (as member of Il Divo, 2005)
- Voices from the FIFA World Cup (as member of Il Divo, 2006)
- Siempre (as member of Il Divo, 2006)
[edit] Performances
- Il Divo Live Concert. Recorded at the Teatro Clásico in Mérida, Spain. For the "Encore" DVD, 2005.
- Il Divo World Tour Concert 2006
- Il Divo World Tour Concert 2007
