INTERNATIONAL RECORDING ARTIST MICHAEL AMANTE AT METROPOLITAN
ROOM
Michael Amante, one of the most talked about upcoming American tenors
on either side of the pop/classical divide will appear Thursday through
Saturday, March 8th through 10th at 8:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 -
http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). Amante creates buzz among everyone who hears his voice. Backed
by his extensive fan base and rave reviews, momentum continues to
build behind this inspired artist.
Amante's debut album, self-titled, Michael Amante,
topped Billboard Magazine's 2002 charts at #1 for Top Midline Classical
Artist, and #5 for Top Midline Classical Album. Amante followed
his chart topping album, in 2003 with "Tell Her I Love Her," a blend
of song styling that reflects the fun, romantic music Amante excels
at performing. After releasing "Tell Her I Love Her," Amante began
production on his most personal album entitled, "Humbled," which
reflects Amante's dedication to Judeo/Christian ethics and traditional
family values.
Amante's latest album is "Just for Christmas", it
was released in December 2004. The album includes some of Amante's
dearest holiday tunes, including The Birthday of the King/Oh Holy
Night, Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee, Joy to the World, and Oh Come
Emmanuel. The album is available only at performances and through
mail and web orders.
Amante is also currently recording a new album targeted
for release in Summer 2006. It will breathe romance and is sure
to be another chart topper.
Amante is one of the most versatile and gifted performers
anywhere, as he is able to sing in a variety of languages including
Italian, Spanish, French, German, and Latin. He also regularly records
and performs a mind blowing array of styles from High Classical
to Pop/Rock, to Gospel and Broadway.
Not only has Amante performed to sold out audiences
across the country, including The Stardust Casino and Caesar's Palace
in Las Vegas, The Sands Casino in Atlantic City, Foxwoods Casino
and Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, New York City's Lincoln Center and
Town Hall, and Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh, he has also given performances
to countless dignitaries including former US Presidents Gerald Ford,
George H.W. Bush, and Bill Clinton, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan,
Pope John Paul II, Luciano Pavarotti, Sophia Loren, Sidney Poitier,
Denzel Washington, and Julia Roberts, to name a few. In addition,
he has performed for a myriad of nationally televised sporting events
and at well known arenas including Camden Yards, Shea Stadium, Madison
Square Garden, Foxborough Field, The US Open, The Belmont Park Raceway,
and Giants Stadium.
Amante has appeared on "Live with Regis Philbin,"
ABC's "The View," "The Best Damn Sports Show, Period" with Tom Arnold,
"Fox 5 Morning Show," "The Tony Danza Show," and "Emeril Live."
His PBS special, entitled "Michael Amante" received a regional Emmy
Award nomination and has been used by Public Broadcasting to raise
tens of thousands of dollars during their annual pledge drives.
Movie star handsome and charming, Amante, grew up
in Syracuse, New York where he was one of five children. As a boy,
he marveled at how his father could always sweep his mother off
her feet simply by singing to her in a lilting light tenor voice.
"I wanted to do that," he says, "to make people feel that good."
Amante began singing in Catholic school when he was
six, discovering his true potential while singing in the church
choir. As a teenager, he was in demand with local rock bands. His
career has taken him into the opera house and the musical theater.
Amante, however, is not only a performing artist, but also a gourmet
chef having his recipes published in "Pasta" magazine. He has worked
with emotionally handicapped and socially maladjusted children for
nine years and continues a strong relationship with his church in
central New York. He is an accomplished fine artist and graphic
designer creating artwork for music recordings and works of literature.
Painting, illustrating, sculpting, and carpentry round out his training
and extreme talents.
There is a $30 Cover plus a 2 Beverage Minimum.
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