Jamal Al Titi
Baritone, Belarus-Canada
Jamal Al Titi is a Belorussian-Canadian whose passion for music spans early works to opera. In 2023, he made a notable impression by becoming the District Winner for Western Canada at the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition. He was also honoured to be among the winners of the Rumbold Vocal Prize and Toronto Mozart Vocal Competition. His talent was further recognized with the Stingray All-Star Award at the Opera de Montréal Gala Talent.
Jamal’s career continues to ascend as he joins the Opéra de Montréal’s Atelier lyrique program for the 2024–2025 season. During the 2023–2024 season, Jamal was a Rebanks Fellow in the prestigious Rebanks Family Fellowship Program. His enthusiasm for opera has led him to perform a variety of roles, including the title role in Don Giovanni and Tom in Adoration at the Banff Centre’s 2023 Opera in the 21st Century, as well as Belcore in L’elisir d’amore at the Highlands Opera. In addition, Jamal was invited to appear in a variety of roles at the Brott Opera Festival; he has sung Masetto in Don Giovanni, Schaunard in La Bohème, and Cascada in The Merry Widow.
Jamal holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Toronto, where he was awarded the Jim and Charlotte Norcop Prize in Song and received the faculty’s top honour award in 2023. He continues his musical journey with a steadfast dedication to his craft.
Member of the Atelier lyrique de l'Opéra de Montréal, Jamal is generously sponsored by Dr. Joyce Fung.