2010-2011 Season
Destino
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Canada's Talented Tenor Trio
Destino is fast becoming Canada’s classical crossover
sensation, following the recent release of their critically acclaimed
CD, FORTE, returning from an exclusive performance engagement
at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, and performing at some of Canada’s
renowned summer music festivals.
Classically trained, award-winning professional tenors Paul Ouellette,
Joey Niceforo and Hans Munoz formed Destino. Before collaborating as a
trio, the three Canadian vocalists were in established solo careers,
performing pop, opera, gospel, soul, R&B, jazz and musical theatre.
Destino has received critical acclaim, selling out concert halls in
Canada and the U.S. Their music is best described and “popera” or “pop
with and opera flair,” that is sweeping musical charts, thanks to
internationally renowned recording artists Andrea Bocielli, Josh Groban,
Mario Frangoulis, Russell Watson, and many others.
In July 2008, Destino released its debut commercial CD, FORTE,
a collection of classical and contemporary music, including Show Me the
Way Back to Your Heart, composed and recommended for Destino by Grammy
award-winning song writer, Diane Warren. In the Fall of 2007, the group
released Christmas with Destino, featuring a collection of the members
best-loved Christmas repertoire.
Destino has toured across Canada and the U.S. and performed at a number
of private engagements, including Children’s Miracle Network fundraising
concerts in Orlando and Las Vegas. The group has been affiliated with a
number of non-profit charities, including Kids Help Phone, World Vision,
the ALS society, as well as the Children Miracle Network.
Joey Niceforo
Sudbury, Ontario native, Joey Niceforo made his professional singing
debut at Toronto’s Opera in Canadian Gala Concerts. He has performed in
Europe and North America, notably performing in premiers of works in New
York, Santa Barbara and the Czech Republic. In 2004, he appeared as both
an actor and a vocalist in the film, Brave New Girl, written by Britney
Spears and her mother Lynne. Niceforo is a recipient of the Italia Nel
Mondo award. Other notable recipients of this award include Luciano
Pavarotti, Sophia Loren and Rudy Giuliani. He studied at the Glenn Gould
School of Music and the University of Toronto. He currently resides in
Vancouver B.C.
Paul Ouellette
Abbotsford, British Columbia native, Paul Ouellette has performed main
stage opera roles with Vancouver Opera and Edmonton companies. As a
tenor soloist, he has performed with the Vancouver, Abbotsford and
Okanagan Symphonies, Leoni Men’s Choir and Festival Vancouve,r with
renowned conductors Bramwell Tovey and Mario Bernardi. Ouellette is a
three-time consecutive winner of the Western District level of the
Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. Ouellette holds a
Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Business Administration and
music vocal performance from Trinity Western University. He currently
resides in Vancouver, Canada.
Hans Munoz
Toronto Ontario native, Hans Munoz has been performing since his early
years as a soloist, prior to joining Destino. His performances include
numerous television appearances throughout Canada and the United States.
As a performer, Munoz has been named the overall winner in both the
Canadian youth talent and rising star competitions. He currently resides
in Toronto, Ontario.