Since making his operatic debut in 2001 in Mozart's "Die Zauberflote" in Paris, Dominique Moralez has received nothing but adulation throughout Europe and the Americas. His voice has been described as "shimmering -- with power and sweetness, perfect voix mixte and exquisitely refined pianissimo."
Now Asia is benefiting from Moralez's talent -- together with his determination to break new vocal ground. Never one to sit on the fence or sink into the apathy of fame, he believes in generating what he calls "creative interruptions." For this reason, he is packed and ready to leave Tokyo for Hong Kong by the evening flight.
The second-youngest of eight children of Mexican parentage, this bright-eyed and hugely optimistic 32-year-old began singing in a church choir at age 9. Envy raged at the kid with long curly blonde hair who was always being picked for solos and lead roles. But Moralez got the last laugh.