Stavros Mantis possesses a powerful and extended baritone voice with a warm and burnished quality. His voice exhibits remarkable agility, allowing him to tackle a wide range of operatic repertoire, from dramatic to comedic roles.

With his technical proficiency in legato singing, he showcases a dark and rounded tone that remains consistent throughout his vocal range. Combined with his remarkable stage presence, he is often called upon to interpret roles in the Verdi and verismo repertoire, for which he also possesses the physique du rôle.

 

In recent years, Stavros has achieved significant milestones in his operatic career. He made his debut as Andrea in Mascagni's opera "Pinotta" at the Mascagni Festival in Livorno. Additionally, he captivated audiences with his portrayal of Barone Scarpia in "Tosca," and his introduction as Dulcamara in "Elisir d'amore" in September 2023. Notably, Stavros had the privilege of singing the role of Alfio in Mascagni's "Cavalleria Rusticana" at Teatro Goldoni di Livorno. This performance marked the European premiere of the original version of the celebrated opera.

Furthermore, Stavros made his cinematographic debut as an actor-singer in the film-opera adaptation of Mario Menicagli's work, "Dodici Anni Dopo," directed by Valerio Groppa. In the film, he portrayed the complex character of Alfio.

 

In April 2008, Stavros made his theatrical debut as Masetto in "Don Giovanni" under the baton of Claudio Desderi at the Teatro Alfieri di Asti. Since then, he has expanded his repertoire and performed numerous roles including Don Giovanni, Leporello, Papageno (sung in Greek), Guglielmo, Giorgio Germont, Ezio, Marcello, Gianni Schicchi, Sharpless, Alfio, Tonio, Belcore, and King Melchior, among others.

 

Apart from his operatic endeavors, Stavros Mantis has also explored the sacred repertoire. He has performed solo baritone (or bass) parts in works such as Mascagni's and Puccini's "Messa di Gloria," Brahms's "Ein Deutsches Requiem," and Mozart's "Requiem."