He was born in Naples, Italy, but has become a favorite son of Americans from all ethnic backgrounds. Pasquale Esposito is a pop-opera tenor, a PBS superstar, and a successful recording and touring artist. For more than two decades, he has kept the classic songs of Italy and the nation’s vocal icons relevant and exciting for today’s audiences.

The youngest of five siblings, Pasquale grew up listening to Enrico Caruso. He started singing at age 5, and two years later, he was performing in church. He moved to California in 1998 over his parents’ objections, took ESL courses, received his green card through an immigrant lottery and graduated with a degree in vocal performances from San Jose State University in 2009.