Romanian born baritone Teo Munteanu began taking voice lessons at the age of 16 at the advice of his high school choir teacher. His mentors, Gail Dubinbaum & John Massaro, coached him and nurtured his love for music. After developing his technique and expanding his repertoire, he started competing in various vocal competitions and began receiving offers from conservatories in both the US and Europe.
At Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, Teo studied under the tutelage of Andreas Poulimenos and was cast in several productions there, making his professional debut with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra as a freshman in the 2016 production of Carmen. Continuing his studies in Europe, he performed in various recitals & concerts throughout Italy, Germany, Romania, Ukraine, & Russia before returning to the United States.
He performed the titular role in Mozart’s Don Giovanni with the Rossini Opera Festival Orchestra in Pesaro, Italy, and later reprised the role in Chicago under the direction of Viktoria Vizin before coming to Santa Barbara to participate in Music Academy of the West's prestigious Lehrer Vocal Institute program.
Teo loves meeting new people whenever he performs in a new city, creating lasting friendships and partnerships. He loves attending events and exploring the local scene - starting with the coffee shops, museums, & hidden gems that his new friends recommend!
