Josep Maria Carreras i Coll (; born 5 December 1946), better known as
José Carreras , is a Catalan
tenor who is particularly known for his performances in the
operas of
Verdi and
Puccini. Born in
Barcelona, he made his debut on the operatic stage at 11 as Trujamán in
Manuel de Falla's
El retablo de Maese Pedro and went on to a career that encompassed over 60 roles, performed in the world's leading opera houses and in numerous recordings.