Here is one of the finest and most unassuming lyric tenors in the opera world today! I love the wonderful legato line he achieves along with his excellent breath control and so very expressive interpretation. I think he is one of the finest exponents of the French repertoire today and yes ..... Villazon doesn't have a patch on him when it comes to interpretive expression. Bravo!
Villazon is not learning, he's too busy counting the money before his voice goes altohether. I know that sounds bad, but it isn't entirely his fault. The industry is only interested in exploiting those who are also willing to exploit their voices and bodies, regardless of artistic standards. I am loving Vargas as Werther.
I doubt if this traditional production from Teatro Real, with its atmospheric staging and excellent cast, will ever be surpassed anytime soon, even with RV in the title role.Having in mind the continuing decline in the quality of opera productions and the vanishing breed of singers who unselfishly surrender their gifts to the service and enhancement of their art, it will be a great loss to today's and future generations of opera lovers if this Werther is not made available to the general public.
La voz de Vargas se ajusta más a este tipo de obras que la de Villazón, pero eso no desmerece a Rolando, sólo le indica que debe escoger mejor que obras van bien a su voz ahora mismo.
La voz de Vargas es de una belleza y de una pureza que...!!!!
For me Vargas, Alagna and Alvarez are the only three tenors that have sung Werther with guarantees after Maestro Kraus died. And Mr. Vargas' performance is my favourite one after Kraus died.
Alagna is a good Werther, but I think Vargas is better (and strangely his french better than Alagna). I don't know Alvarez's Wether, but he is a great lirico-leggero.
Kraus was not good... Kraus was PERFECT!
Gedda was also a great Werther (maybe better than Vargas)
About the french, I believe that what gives you the impression of a worse pronouce by Alagna - a frenchman himself - is that in opera, it's common to use what we could call a 'refined' french, let's say, with the "r"s pronounced like in italian and the vowels more closed, specially the "é", that sounds almost like "i" (or "ee" in English). Alagna sings in his mother language, then he's more likely to use everyday vowels and ordinary french pronounce, specially with the "r"s.
@picapin Villazon is not learning, he's too busy counting the money before his voice goes altogether. I know that sounds bad, but it isn't entirely his fault. The industry is only interested in exploiting those who are also willing to exploit their voices and bodies, regardless of artistic standards.
Tres jolie - magnifique one could say - just the music and the voice in sync - he admiringly retains the ring in one of the most difficult airias in the tenor rep. - bravo bravissimo bravo!
Here is one of the finest and most unassuming lyric tenors in the opera world today! I love the wonderful legato line he achieves along with his excellent breath control and so very expressive interpretation. I think he is one of the finest exponents of the French repertoire today and yes ..... Villazon doesn't have a patch on him when it comes to interpretive expression. Bravo!
MrAndredekock 7 months ago
I am loving Vargas for this. He has artistic integrity, something sorely lacking in the industry right now. Many thumbs up!
piax00 1 year ago
Villazon is not learning, he's too busy counting the money before his voice goes altohether. I know that sounds bad, but it isn't entirely his fault. The industry is only interested in exploiting those who are also willing to exploit their voices and bodies, regardless of artistic standards. I am loving Vargas as Werther.
piax00 1 year ago
I doubt if this traditional production from Teatro Real, with its atmospheric staging and excellent cast, will ever be surpassed anytime soon, even with RV in the title role.Having in mind the continuing decline in the quality of opera productions and the vanishing breed of singers who unselfishly surrender their gifts to the service and enhancement of their art, it will be a great loss to today's and future generations of opera lovers if this Werther is not made available to the general public.
danbar73 1 year ago
La voz de Vargas se ajusta más a este tipo de obras que la de Villazón, pero eso no desmerece a Rolando, sólo le indica que debe escoger mejor que obras van bien a su voz ahora mismo.
La voz de Vargas es de una belleza y de una pureza que...!!!!
(Pero no es tan buen actor)
reinadegrillos 1 year ago
+ 1 !!!! BRAVO !
bodiloto 2 years ago
Wow, that was exquisite!
wowyourgaiy 2 years ago
EXCELENTE EXCELENTE RAMON es como los buenos tintos,mientras mas viejo mejor. saludos desde parras coahuilamexico
mediterraneo1000 2 years ago
Good french accent. Awesome singer.
girianshiido 3 years ago 3
una de las mejores interpretaciones del werther
mariomandini87 3 years ago
sin palabras,exelente.
malagarcha 3 years ago
For me Vargas, Alagna and Alvarez are the only three tenors that have sung Werther with guarantees after Maestro Kraus died. And Mr. Vargas' performance is my favourite one after Kraus died.
asisecanta 3 years ago
Alagna is a good Werther, but I think Vargas is better (and strangely his french better than Alagna). I don't know Alvarez's Wether, but he is a great lirico-leggero.
Kraus was not good... Kraus was PERFECT!
Gedda was also a great Werther (maybe better than Vargas)
LordoftheTrapdoors 3 years ago
About the french, I believe that what gives you the impression of a worse pronouce by Alagna - a frenchman himself - is that in opera, it's common to use what we could call a 'refined' french, let's say, with the "r"s pronounced like in italian and the vowels more closed, specially the "é", that sounds almost like "i" (or "ee" in English). Alagna sings in his mother language, then he's more likely to use everyday vowels and ordinary french pronounce, specially with the "r"s.
maferreira1984 2 years ago
feo muy feo pero que bien canta
operalio 3 years ago
que estupido eres.
jerrya1979 3 years ago
es que es un cenzontle
mediterraneo1000 2 years ago
Villazon, listen and learn!
picapin 3 years ago 9
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1Ooppera 2 years ago
@picapin Villazon is not learning, he's too busy counting the money before his voice goes altogether. I know that sounds bad, but it isn't entirely his fault. The industry is only interested in exploiting those who are also willing to exploit their voices and bodies, regardless of artistic standards.
piax00 1 year ago
Donde estudio Ramon Vargas y que tecnica estudio ? alguien puede decirme por favor ,lo agradecerìa infinitamente!
vocaldoom 3 years ago
estudio en mexico en el conservatorio nal. de musica.pero de niño cantaba en el coro de su iglesia
mediterraneo1000 2 years ago
Simplemente IMPRESIONANTE.
emiliano52 4 years ago
Very good singing!
paulostroff99 4 years ago
Thank's... He's voice is so deep and hus interpretation so authentic... I really like him! BRAVO
ugolinifu 4 years ago
With Villazon, Vargas, and Alagna singing the French Lyric rep. it is truly a wonderful time for lovers of French Romantic Opera.
hightenor123 5 years ago 3
Astonishing, I love this voice and this person... wish he sang more around my area!
alepeccia 5 years ago
que deleite.. gracias por subir este video!!
loadermen 5 years ago
Tres jolie - magnifique one could say - just the music and the voice in sync - he admiringly retains the ring in one of the most difficult airias in the tenor rep. - bravo bravissimo bravo!
DivoBelCanto 5 months ago