Baltazar Zúñiga is a renowned lyric tenor who has expanded his career to include roles as a director, audio/video technician, and filmmaker. He has not abandoned music for cinema, but rather has integrated the two passions. He co-founded the brand "FilmBa" with Filippo Tarsi, specializing in music videos, short films, and documentaries.
Baltazar Zúñiga's Biography
Musical Education and Career:
• 1998-2000: Completed his musical studies and graduated in Singing from the National School of Music of the National Institute of Fine Arts in Mexico City.
• 1998: Debuted in Mexican theaters with roles such as Tamino in Mozart's The Magic Flute and Count Almaviva in The Barber of Seville.
• 2000: Moved to Italy to further refine his vocal technique and repertoire, studying with masters such as Francisco Araiza, Alberto Zedda, and Gloria Banditelli.
• Career: He performs as a soloist in baroque and early music in major theaters and festivals across Europe, Mexico, and Japan, collaborating with renowned ensembles like Collegium Vocale Gent and Ensemble Pygmalion, and is a member of the Swiss Radio Choir of Lugano.
• Recordings: He has recorded for several record labels, including Tactus, Brilliant Classics, Da Vinci, and Dynamic.
Transition and Audiovisual Film Career:
• Since 2018/2019: Began a career as a sound engineer and director of documentaries and films, creating the FilmBa brand with Filippo Tarsi.
• Activities: He works on the post-production of various projects and as a Director of Photography on several cinematic and musical projects. He is a partner and collaborator of "FilmBa" as a filmmaker, director, and audio/video technician.
Partial Filmography (as Technician/Colorist):
• Kabiria Noir (2024)
• Deception in Diamonds (2025)
Focus: His cinematic work centers on audio/video production and the creation of documentaries also related to the musical and cultural fields.