abstract:Joseph Calleja, (born 22 January 1978, Attard), is a Maltese tenor. He began singing at the age of 16, having been discovered by Tenor Brian Cefai and continued his studies with Paul Asciak.
The Gala Opera Night on Sunday will again feature more young talent, with tenor JosephCalleja appearing with Terfel, as well as 17-year-old violinist Chloe Hanslip.
Welsh baritone Bryn Terfel is among those shortlisted for best male singer, alongside tenors Aleksandrs Antonenko, Piotr Beczala, JosephCalleja, Jonas Kaufmann and bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni.