beautiful voice and it looks like the aria lies very comfortably, (though we all know the real taxing thing is the duet with Julietta. ;-) )
You also look comfortable with your body and acting. however, exactly since you have this ease, it makes it all the more obvious that you just do what you are told to do at a "perfect" timing. Only the timing is too perfect. Make natural transitions... do not act every damn word... breath in your acting. Take time even if the music fleets you! It does not.
Eine Oper soll immer in der Original-Sprache gesungen werden. Eine Übersetzung "´vergewaltigt" die Musik, da Text und Musik in der Oper zusammengehören. Ich empfinde sowas als Respektlosigkeit gegenüber Werk und Komponist!
Das Publikum versteht auch so worum es geht. Es gibt eine Erfindung: Übertietl!
Perhaps the German born composer might have been quite happy to have his work sung in what was his native tongue. Certainly, the fine young tenor in his admirable performance here does justice to the beauty of the music and the lively character of the aria.
What a tuneful delight is The Tales of Hoffmann, in whatever language, when sung, as remarkably well as it is, by these talented students.
how old are you and where do you come from? you are amazing!! this is an incredible production and your voice is really beautiful. I have watched all of the videos posted from this show, including with the girl singer Anne, and both of you are really first-rate excellent singers/performers/actors. bravo!!!!
Ich mochte früher nie deutsch gesungene Opern. Seitdem ich Rigoletto auf deutsch mit Berger und Rosvaenge gehört habe, da war es um mich geschehen. Mittlerweile höre ich übersetzte Opern lieber - sogar Aida und Boheme.
I think it sounds somehow... authenthic in German. Although of course it isn't. But the story's set in a German principality and the names are in German... So it doesn't sound odd to me. Apart from that, you have a great voice. I'm quite sure the world will hear from you.
Congratulations on a great voice. May you be as successful as you rightly deserve, so that you can delight many with your wonderful voice. Keep posting jewels like this, please.
Simply - WOW! I was a bit skeptical of listening to Hoffmann in German, but your beautiful and powerful voice convinced me to listen. I'm also blown away by your acting, what a great job! I'm looking forward to more videos from you and your great lyrischer tenor voice :)
That's a very well done performance of this piece. I watched the whole opera last week in Cologne (this song was performed in German aswell) and it was just not very good. The singers there were mostly horrible! This "Hoffman" is so much better. And I really think that the Prologue and the Antonia act are simply beautiful in German...maybe that's cos I'm German but nevermind ;)
I agree with a former poster that I'm also not a fan of when this opera is performed outside of the French language - usually. But this production really looks so charming and actually alot more realisitc and period than some of the more professional companies. And your voice (and acting) is just wonderful, Michael. Your voice has a nice strong, but clarity to it and yet it never sounds pushed or strain. Really is gorgeous. I can't wait to see more videos of your work. :D
Correction: I meant to say "this production looks more realistic and to the period, than some of the more professional companies on YouTube". Sorry for the mistake. :D
I think you did a wonderful job! I'm not a huge fan of this aria being sung in anything other than French, but aside from that it's a great performance.
sous-titre ... suptittle please .. ^^
mal73000 1 week ago
Magnificent! And you survived the near 'slip' off the stool!
bretul 3 months ago
beautiful voice and it looks like the aria lies very comfortably, (though we all know the real taxing thing is the duet with Julietta. ;-) )
You also look comfortable with your body and acting. however, exactly since you have this ease, it makes it all the more obvious that you just do what you are told to do at a "perfect" timing. Only the timing is too perfect. Make natural transitions... do not act every damn word... breath in your acting. Take time even if the music fleets you! It does not.
MariaCaIIas 7 months ago
lovely voice and acting and you look like nicolai gedda a bit .
vocetenor 11 months ago
Tales of Hoffmann should have been a singspiel, it has always felt more "right" in German
MisterSenseless 1 year ago 2
Wunderbare Aufführung!
Darstellerisch und gesanglich schlüssig!
Aber warum die deutsche Übersetzing? Furchtbar!!!
Eine Oper soll immer in der Original-Sprache gesungen werden. Eine Übersetzung "´vergewaltigt" die Musik, da Text und Musik in der Oper zusammengehören. Ich empfinde sowas als Respektlosigkeit gegenüber Werk und Komponist!
Das Publikum versteht auch so worum es geht. Es gibt eine Erfindung: Übertietl!
Christian170978 1 year ago
Perhaps the German born composer might have been quite happy to have his work sung in what was his native tongue. Certainly, the fine young tenor in his admirable performance here does justice to the beauty of the music and the lively character of the aria.
What a tuneful delight is The Tales of Hoffmann, in whatever language, when sung, as remarkably well as it is, by these talented students.
Thank you fror posting this video.
rupepill 2 years ago
I think the Original was on French.
Zugvogel1 2 years ago
Yes. You are right.
rupepill 2 years ago
Great! I'm very surprizing how many interesting variations of the song exist...
AndreyZ1 2 years ago
Que ce soit chanté en allemand ne me dérange pas et je suis française.
La voix est belle, la lise en scène cohérente. Tout ce que j'aime.
isabelle070209 2 years ago 4
a question:the almost-accident with the chair at the end,was that intentionally or are you so good to use it for your benefit?;-)
theory1976 2 years ago
even thought the French version is the better one..you are good.Enjoy the high notes more,don't abandon them so quick;-)
theory1976 2 years ago
how old are you and where do you come from? you are amazing!! this is an incredible production and your voice is really beautiful. I have watched all of the videos posted from this show, including with the girl singer Anne, and both of you are really first-rate excellent singers/performers/actors. bravo!!!!
fluffynamedkimba 3 years ago 5
@fluffynamedkimba it is surprisingly good !
eurydike 1 year ago
Ich mochte früher nie deutsch gesungene Opern. Seitdem ich Rigoletto auf deutsch mit Berger und Rosvaenge gehört habe, da war es um mich geschehen. Mittlerweile höre ich übersetzte Opern lieber - sogar Aida und Boheme.
KnusperhexeRosmer 3 years ago
Kleinzach ist Deutch, also es is wunderbar in die Deutsche Sprache.
De Rounseville sang es immer in englisch. Diese musiek ist so schön das die Sprache nichts ausmacht.
Viel Erfolg gewünscht !
Hans NL
qklq42 3 years ago 2
I think it sounds somehow... authenthic in German. Although of course it isn't. But the story's set in a German principality and the names are in German... So it doesn't sound odd to me. Apart from that, you have a great voice. I'm quite sure the world will hear from you.
serRudyll 3 years ago 2
Congratulations on a great voice. May you be as successful as you rightly deserve, so that you can delight many with your wonderful voice. Keep posting jewels like this, please.
Thanks.
Flaviat57 3 years ago 2
Simply - WOW! I was a bit skeptical of listening to Hoffmann in German, but your beautiful and powerful voice convinced me to listen. I'm also blown away by your acting, what a great job! I'm looking forward to more videos from you and your great lyrischer tenor voice :)
Grey159 3 years ago 2
That's a very well done performance of this piece. I watched the whole opera last week in Cologne (this song was performed in German aswell) and it was just not very good. The singers there were mostly horrible! This "Hoffman" is so much better. And I really think that the Prologue and the Antonia act are simply beautiful in German...maybe that's cos I'm German but nevermind ;)
9headphones9 3 years ago
qué lástima, la producción es bonita, pero la orquesta va un poco a su aire...
TrovadorManrique 3 years ago
sounds better en french
i still like it
good work
royse7564 4 years ago 3
I agree with a former poster that I'm also not a fan of when this opera is performed outside of the French language - usually. But this production really looks so charming and actually alot more realisitc and period than some of the more professional companies. And your voice (and acting) is just wonderful, Michael. Your voice has a nice strong, but clarity to it and yet it never sounds pushed or strain. Really is gorgeous. I can't wait to see more videos of your work. :D
EmilyGreene1984 4 years ago
Correction: I meant to say "this production looks more realistic and to the period, than some of the more professional companies on YouTube". Sorry for the mistake. :D
EmilyGreene1984 4 years ago
Nice twist on your timbre :)
Pawelp 4 years ago
Very good for a conservatory production, and surely this tenor is the star pupil. I look forward to future clips.
raythespian 4 years ago
Oh my gosh. You look so thin and handsome. And of course you sound fabulous.
KGoss
KGoss227 4 years ago
Congratuations on a great job!
ericjennings54 4 years ago
I think you did a wonderful job! I'm not a huge fan of this aria being sung in anything other than French, but aside from that it's a great performance.
zckls04 4 years ago
das ist ja wundervoll, michael. weiter so! good luck!
canzonettasullaria 4 years ago