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José Carreras is a Spanish tenor from Barcelona, celebrated for a warm lyric voice and for his performances in opera, zarzuela and popular song. He rose to prominence in the 1970s in Verdi and Puccini roles, recorded Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story and became part of The Three Tenors with Plácido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti. After surviving leukemia in the late 1980s, he founded the José Carreras International Leukaemia Foundation to support research and patients. His honors include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, Knight of the Legion of Honour, the Gold Medal of the Generalitat of Catalonia, the Bavarian Order of Merit and Classic Brit Awards. His Farewell Tour runs through 2026 and 2027. Carreras is a distinguished figure in classical concert halls and charity galas.
- Genres: classical, classical style and opera
- Active since 1970
- Born in Barcelona
- Honors: Brit Award
- Labels: Sony Classical
- Category: Musician
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Booking José Carreras is estimated at $250K–$500K. That figure is for planning only. A confirmed offer depends on the date, market and event, and travel and production are typically on top.
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Milestones
- Received the Gold Medal of the Generalitat of Catalonia
- Received the Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts
- Named Catalan Disc of the Year Award
- Received the Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts
- Appointed Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Received the Osgar
- Appointed Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Received honorary doctor of the Saarland University
- Received the Josep Trueta Medal
- Received the Francesc Macià Memorial award
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What is the typical fee range for José Carreras?
Our estimate puts José Carreras in the $250K–$500K range (estimate).
Who is similar to José Carreras but less expensive?
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The estimated booking fee for José Carreras is $250K–$500K (estimate).
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