He is the best young tenor to appear these days. Heard his Duke in Rigoletto at ENO and he wasn't anything less than brilliant. Very "old school" singing which is what we're needing these days that everyone is trying to sound eastern-european. Bravo!
@mrrk He is good, but he's not better than Valenti, IMO. This is perhaps not a good recording to judge him by, as his singing seems to lack subtlety. And his acting is wooden; I expect that will improve with experience.
@ciociosan yeah and if he doesn't learn to narrow through the passaggio he'll sound like the young Carerras and Di Stefano too! Michael keep working hard! We love you!
@operabeauty I'm sure he was referring to the fact that neither of them lasted very long, or at least that their later efforts weren't up to the standard set by their earlier, superior performances.
@operabeauty great voices which arent in question, just poor technique which ruined them and cut the careers short thats probably what the other person meant.
Beautiful singing...and he sings the cabaletta with a high C! I thought Michael said he didn't have one. As sbjbound so aptly put it: " Sounds like he found his high C." Indeed you have Michael. Good luck to a great new singer, and, a great new ARTIST!
I saw him in the documentary, The Auditions. It was funny because he doubted himself to be one of the winners. After seeing the documentary, I chuckled and said that it would be an injustice if he didn't win! He was the one who sounded so Italian in terms of singing opera and a great, promising lyric tenor sound.
Charismatic, intense, talented, histrionic. He has a beautiful voice, with a special color. He is going to be great. I can see his immensity emerging throughout the uncontained but yet precise passion of this reborn Alfredo. He lives on stage; it seems to me that it is there where he comes close to a state of happiness. This man is a blessing for the Opera and the fans.
Good job. This music is better suited to his voice than some of his other selections viewed and heard. He muscles the voice less here than I've heard before. My wish is for him to have good vocal guidance: better than that demonstrated for the Met Finals of 2007.
What a world-class voice from such a young artist! I'm astonished and delighted, but mostly I can't wait to see Mr. Fabiano singing in a major role. Truly one of the best voices I've heard in years. And to think he's not yet even at his vocal peak!
Bravo! He's coming to NJ Opera to sing this role and I'm an extra in the production! I can't wait!!!!!! HOORAY!!!! What a beautiful voice. Gee I guess I can tell him in person, lol.
I got a heads up to watch this video from Bill. It's fabulous. Thanks for the wonderful treat. Even my 2 year old was transfixed! We'll be watching for more.
What are they putting in the water in New Jersey? Between Michael Fabiano and James Valenti...geez, bottle the water and make a fortune. Bravo Mr Fabiano!
On the other hand... he clearly omitted the repeated line at 4:08 because he tired himself out over the course of a single aria.
jaketaz 6 months ago
He does a great job, this is such a difficult cabaletta.
marcomeatball 8 months ago in playlist VOCES MARAVILLOSAS
Yeah... nice..! Beautiful voice buddy..! Give em' hell..! BRAVO..!
tenorgoodfella 9 months ago
Fantastic! The voice recalls the young Carreras :))))
Survive until at last!!
baja6211 10 months ago
he reminds me of Carreras at his first years.one of the best tenors today.bravissimo!
barymoto 1 year ago
Fabiano sounds like Fabiano and n one else, the others squandered their voices at a very early age.
esclarmonde1 1 year ago
Bien!
abracadabranque 1 year ago
i played hockey with his younger bro dan fabiano in minneapolis
blade4lyfsnf 1 year ago
I couldn't stop myself from tearing up at the end. What a thrilling voice and performance, amazing
sour7lemon 1 year ago
great job michael! sounding good!
bigus 1 year ago
molto modesto anzi modestissimo quasi scandaloso
cogitoergoboh 1 year ago
He is the best young tenor to appear these days. Heard his Duke in Rigoletto at ENO and he wasn't anything less than brilliant. Very "old school" singing which is what we're needing these days that everyone is trying to sound eastern-european. Bravo!
barleggero 1 year ago
@barleggero I'm not agueing I just want to know what do you menn by eastern european soung. Please give me examples.
Sincerely
Enrico
enricodicapri 8 months ago
BRAVISIMO BRAVO,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
mariloly38 1 year ago
Wow, he is much better than James Valenti, who I saw last Sunday in Traviata at Covent Garden. Nice looks, but such a dull voice.
mrrk 1 year ago
@mrrk He is good, but he's not better than Valenti, IMO. This is perhaps not a good recording to judge him by, as his singing seems to lack subtlety. And his acting is wooden; I expect that will improve with experience.
Eiswirth1 2 months ago
Love his dynamic phrasing. Great lyric-spinto voice and creative. He knows how to sing bel canto repertory.
tonyhan0903 1 year ago
A great lyric-spinto voice... I just realised that Verdi reused the Ah si ben mio cadence at 2:40.
phatphace 1 year ago
@phatphace I know what you mean! I half expected Di Quella Pira to start at 2:40
thephantom3194 5 months ago
When I hear the usual B.S. about how "all the great tenors are dead, blah blah blah" I laugh in their face. Keep rocking.
TheDibbels 1 year ago
Yes Michael, WORK! He lived across the hall from me our freshman year at Michigan :)
jimbobwaay 1 year ago
@jimbobwaay He went to the U of Michigan? wow
grandmagrumpy 1 year ago
His voice reminds me of the young Carerras and the young Di Stefano. Bravo!
ciociosan 2 years ago
Me too. That's why some people worry for his voice...
But damn he can sing!
Belcore14 2 years ago
@ciociosan yeah and if he doesn't learn to narrow through the passaggio he'll sound like the young Carerras and Di Stefano too! Michael keep working hard! We love you!
g4thz 1 year ago
@g4thz since when were the voices of Carreras and di Stefano bad. These men were two of the greatest tenors in the 20th century.
operabeauty 1 year ago
@operabeauty I'm sure he was referring to the fact that neither of them lasted very long, or at least that their later efforts weren't up to the standard set by their earlier, superior performances.
90lysander 1 year ago
@operabeauty great voices which arent in question, just poor technique which ruined them and cut the careers short thats probably what the other person meant.
bigus 1 year ago
A gorgeous voice and he can act as well as sing! And good-looking, on top of it all.
I think I'm in love...
simikess 2 years ago
Beautiful singing...and he sings the cabaletta with a high C! I thought Michael said he didn't have one. As sbjbound so aptly put it: " Sounds like he found his high C." Indeed you have Michael. Good luck to a great new singer, and, a great new ARTIST!
goldenthroat86 2 years ago
I saw him in the documentary, The Auditions. It was funny because he doubted himself to be one of the winners. After seeing the documentary, I chuckled and said that it would be an injustice if he didn't win! He was the one who sounded so Italian in terms of singing opera and a great, promising lyric tenor sound.
alexmz123 2 years ago
Charismatic, intense, talented, histrionic. He has a beautiful voice, with a special color. He is going to be great. I can see his immensity emerging throughout the uncontained but yet precise passion of this reborn Alfredo. He lives on stage; it seems to me that it is there where he comes close to a state of happiness. This man is a blessing for the Opera and the fans.
CMGGOttawa 2 years ago 2
Good job. This music is better suited to his voice than some of his other selections viewed and heard. He muscles the voice less here than I've heard before. My wish is for him to have good vocal guidance: better than that demonstrated for the Met Finals of 2007.
unotenore 2 years ago
Sounds like he found his high "C". And a pretty damn good one!
sbjbound 2 years ago 11
@sbjbound I remember that from the Met documentary he was like "Its NOT AT ALL!" I wanted to slap him for is being in denial ;D
classicalgalNYC 11 months ago
@sbjbound I'm confused...I think I heard an A flat, or are you just talking in general?
jonj5466 9 months ago
i would love to train but have no outlet
InfatuationBritBrit 2 years ago
What a world-class voice from such a young artist! I'm astonished and delighted, but mostly I can't wait to see Mr. Fabiano singing in a major role. Truly one of the best voices I've heard in years. And to think he's not yet even at his vocal peak!
MMK9 2 years ago
El Jefe translation: Dallas Clark is a keeper....is a keeeeeeeper...(repeating)
jeffwberan 2 years ago
Bravissimo!!! Gorgeous voice!!!
Tenor65 2 years ago 2
Just saw Michael yesterday in The Audition - terrific tenor!
AnneMorrisHooke 2 years ago 3
Sehr gut!!!
vocede 3 years ago
Wonderful talent!
pesciolinotriste 3 years ago
I'm actually in La Boheme with him right now in Kansas City... he's sooo amazing! :)
boomingvoices 3 years ago 2
I was a super in another production of Traviata he was in over the summer - he's fabulous!
Luindriel 3 years ago
Just heard him live as Alfredo in La Traviata - Mpls. Wonderful! He got a standing ovation! Bravo!
lippindance 3 years ago
Wow! Gorgeous voice. Excellent portrayal.
joevek37 3 years ago
Bravo! He's coming to NJ Opera to sing this role and I'm an extra in the production! I can't wait!!!!!! HOORAY!!!! What a beautiful voice. Gee I guess I can tell him in person, lol.
Luindriel 3 years ago
YESSSSSSSSS! BRAVO!
ianmceuen 3 years ago
La voz de fabiano es simplemente "Espectacular".
adrielyaber 3 years ago
Una de las voces más bellas de tenor de la actualidad.Bravísimo!!!
Esclarmonde2727 3 years ago
Una de las voces más hermosas de tenor de la actualidad.Bravísimo!!!!
Esclarmonde2727 3 years ago
sweet deal mike!
anthonyzraly 3 years ago
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
coloratura1510 3 years ago
That's my brother! Way to go Mike, amazing singing like always! Bravo
formatstudios 3 years ago 2
His voice makes me melt!!! AAAHH!!! It's so free flowing. He's one of the best tenors I've heard in a long time!
renethel 4 years ago 2
I got a heads up to watch this video from Bill. It's fabulous. Thanks for the wonderful treat. Even my 2 year old was transfixed! We'll be watching for more.
ebebi27 4 years ago
Now, I see what Corinne was talking about! Man, this is phenomenal singing! Thanks for sharing it.
Tenorboy29307 4 years ago 3
Bravo!!! Fantastic.
MusicalArtists 4 years ago 5
One of the best I've seen. I'm blown away...
Elphaba415 4 years ago 2
HOLY CRAP! so good!
thelivesofme1 4 years ago
i had the luck to had a little job in this opera and so I could listen to his wonderful voice almost every evening..
this video makes me think of this great time..
thank you for putting this video online..:)
juliaLunatic 4 years ago
Geez man you are awesome :)
latoyalewis 4 years ago
What are they putting in the water in New Jersey? Between Michael Fabiano and James Valenti...geez, bottle the water and make a fortune. Bravo Mr Fabiano!
bitterbroad 4 years ago
That was fu##ing in credible!!!!!!!
aarontenor 4 years ago
GREAT WORK! Absolutely rockin' man!
cicero212 4 years ago
Sing, Sweetheart...Sing!
Never doubt the gift God has given you!
TMKBlessed 4 years ago
Just blown away!!!
- Charlie L.
clevin11 4 years ago
bella voce
girardje 4 years ago
so carrerasy-i love!
coryisawake 4 years ago
A great young talent without a doubt. Great high C. :) All the best!
Pawelp 4 years ago
WOW!!!!!!!! Fabulous voice, we will be seeing alot more of him in the future.
TT996 4 years ago
FANTASTIC!!! High C was stellar...
powerinpraise2000 4 years ago
This guy is phenomenal. Anyone got his address? I've GOT to beat the sh** outta him. LOL
Oh, and he just turned 23. ARRRGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH
moonbass1 4 years ago
And I think he is like 22 or something. Just ridiculous!
fuzmiq 4 years ago
Stunning Michael! Positively stunning...
-Paul T.
puretippy 4 years ago
Fantastic!! Gorgeous voice!!
DivaMamaNYC 4 years ago