A graduate of the University of Puerto Rico and The Academy of Vocal Arts, Valentín Fernández is included in the book 150 Years of Zarzuela in Puerto Rico and Cuba. Besides singing the premieres of several works by Puerto Rican and Cuban composers, he has an extensive song repertoire. Mr. Fernández is also an experienced translator, diction coach and Spanish instructor. He has served as a bilingual/bicultural consultant for several organizations.