Giuseppe Sabbatini awarded Doctor Honoris Causa by Cluj Music Academy

The Gheorghe Dima National Academy of Music in Cluj-Napoca will award the title of Doctor Honoris Causa to Italian tenor Giuseppe Sabbatini. The ceremony is scheduled for Friday, October 30, at the institution's headquarters.

The distinction recognizes Sabbatini's extensive artistic and pedagogical career. During his visit to Cluj from October 27 to 29, the renowned tenor is conducting masterclasses in singing for the Academy's students.

Sabbatini, born in Rome in 1957, began his musical journey in the Sistine Chapel Choir. His career includes performances at major international venues such as Teatro alla Scala, the Royal Opera House, and the Metropolitan Opera. He has received several prestigious honors, including the Jussi Björling, Caruso, and Lauri Volpi awards.