New Release: El Caminante — A Rediscovered Opera by Eduardo Sánchez de Fuentes

I’m thrilled to announce the official release of El Caminante — a rediscovered Cuban opera by Eduardo Sánchez de Fuentes (1874–1944) — now available through Navona Records.

As the General Editor of this project, and with the honor of performing the lead role, this release marks one of the most meaningful milestones in my artistic and scholarly journey. El Caminante revives a long-forgotten jewel of Cuban operatic history, bringing Sánchez de Fuentes’ poignant music and dramatic vision back to life after nearly a century of silence.

This achievement would not have been possible without the extraordinary support and talent of the team at Boston University. I am deeply grateful to:

Dean Harvey Young, BU College of Fine Arts

William Lumpkin, Artistic Director, BU Opera Institute

Allison Voth, Principal Coach, BU Opera Institute

Oshin Gregorian, Managing Director, BU Opera Institute

Their leadership, encouragement, and dedication helped shape every part of this journey, 

Listen & Learn More:

Now available on Navona Records and all major streaming platforms.

Stay tuned for behind-the-scenes content, performance updates, and more insights into the rediscovery of El Caminante.

I’m overjoyed to share this opera with the world, and I hope it brings renewed attention to the richness of Cuban musical heritage.

David Guzman 

EL CAMINANTE

A REDISCOVERED OPERA

Eduardo Sánchez de Fuentes composer
Francisco Villaespesa libretto

Boston University Opera Institute & Symphony Orchestra
William Lumpkin conductor
David Guzmán tenor
Michelle Johnson soprano
Juliette Lee Kaoudji mezzo soprano