Background
Castel, Nico was born on August 1, 1935 in Lisbon, Portugal. Son of Felix and Margalitt (Castel) Kalinhoff.
Castel, Nico was born on August 1, 1935 in Lisbon, Portugal. Son of Felix and Margalitt (Castel) Kalinhoff.
Bachelor of Arts, Temple University, 1952.
Artist in residence Mannes College of Music, New York City, since 1980. Instructor diction and languages Mannes College Music, Juilliard School Music, International Vocal Arts Institute, Tel Aviv, Finnish National Opera, Helsinki, Aspen Festival, Colorado. Diction coach Metropolitan Opera.
Stage director opera. Adjunct faculty Boston University. Founder New York Opera Studio summer program Vassar College.
With United States Army, 1952-1954. Member American Guild Museum Artists.
1 child, Alexandra.