Carl Tanner is really a great Tenor! But Dresden should reconsider the poor staging, which does not embrace Turandot, Puccini, the artists and the opera as such a beautiful place itself. Hamburg's Calaf version (in means of costume) was much, much, much better! ;-)
How Dare you insult Semper Oper! Just kidding, I thought it was a little odd too! The Liu in the production sang like a black opera singer, which ticked me off even more:-( I think Puccini cried a little at that one. You are exactly right, to have a beautiful set would have been wonderful.... I think they may have had budget issues. Do you have video of Hamburg?
I should say that he is far better in Calaf than Manrico. I just watched Il Trovatore in whole, and I am sorry to say that he was not as good in that role The famous Di quella pira...was disapponting for me.Among others.
This role is for heldentenors. Helden, (not to sound like I know what I'm talking about) means heroic. When Americans say dramatic in regards to tenors, this is the same meaning as helden in Deutschland. And Mr.Tanner DOES sing Wagner, a lot of Wagner; along with dramatic (or helden) Verdi/Puccini.
What is the soprano doing wandering around the stage during nessun dorma?? The question mark?????????????? And who was the inept person who made such a terrible video. All that being said, Carl Tanner sounds terrific in this aria.
haha it was my friend, he didn't want to get caught taping the opera. The question mark was a symbolic thing,like the 3 riddles were symbolized by 3 TV's with question marks. At this point Turandot had to guess Calaf's real name so it was symbolized by a large question mark in the middle of the stage. It was weird, but europeans love new age productions from what I hear.
Well, it sounds absolutely sensational - and a live performance, too. He is great despite the naff production, strolling soprano and secretly taken video. A very powerful Calaf.
Regietheatre can sometimes be effective in concentrating more on the voices and Tanner does sound wonderful here (hope he has a good, steady coach to help him preserve his voice) but often I find these productions do not work dramatically and give the impression that the main concerns was the budget and the bottom line.
Carl Tanner is an amazing interpreter of Calaf. He combines power with emotion in the roll. One of today's greats! Too bad you have to go to Europe to hear him sing regularly. Where are the Met, Chicago, SF, LA and the Washington Opera? He is truly amazing. His Sampson at the WO was sublime!
Carl Tanner is really a great Tenor! But Dresden should reconsider the poor staging, which does not embrace Turandot, Puccini, the artists and the opera as such a beautiful place itself. Hamburg's Calaf version (in means of costume) was much, much, much better! ;-)
GockaHH 2 years ago
How Dare you insult Semper Oper! Just kidding, I thought it was a little odd too! The Liu in the production sang like a black opera singer, which ticked me off even more:-( I think Puccini cried a little at that one. You are exactly right, to have a beautiful set would have been wonderful.... I think they may have had budget issues. Do you have video of Hamburg?
thelyricorchestra 2 years ago
stupidity!
bencoar 3 years ago
Probably an idiotic director's idea to have a disapproving Liu in the scene. What stupidity!
Samurai9 3 years ago
too bad that is Turandot and not Liu...which makes it even worse.
laurenhoos 3 years ago
La voce di questo tenore è molto vigorosa,ma la sua tecnica è quella del dilettante allo sbaraglio.
hizan06 3 years ago
Great tenor!!!
tomasjuhasz 4 years ago
I should say that he is far better in Calaf than Manrico. I just watched Il Trovatore in whole, and I am sorry to say that he was not as good in that role The famous Di quella pira...was disapponting for me.Among others.
dardanustr 4 years ago
Great voice!
francotenelli 4 years ago
why italian repertoire?incredible heldentenor/go to Wagner,please!!!
leukipos 4 years ago
This role is for heldentenors. Helden, (not to sound like I know what I'm talking about) means heroic. When Americans say dramatic in regards to tenors, this is the same meaning as helden in Deutschland. And Mr.Tanner DOES sing Wagner, a lot of Wagner; along with dramatic (or helden) Verdi/Puccini.
hoosd42 4 years ago
What is the soprano doing wandering around the stage during nessun dorma?? The question mark?????????????? And who was the inept person who made such a terrible video. All that being said, Carl Tanner sounds terrific in this aria.
zetetics3 4 years ago
haha it was my friend, he didn't want to get caught taping the opera. The question mark was a symbolic thing,like the 3 riddles were symbolized by 3 TV's with question marks. At this point Turandot had to guess Calaf's real name so it was symbolized by a large question mark in the middle of the stage. It was weird, but europeans love new age productions from what I hear.
songsofscarlet 4 years ago
Well, it sounds absolutely sensational - and a live performance, too. He is great despite the naff production, strolling soprano and secretly taken video. A very powerful Calaf.
zetetics3 4 years ago
Regietheatre can sometimes be effective in concentrating more on the voices and Tanner does sound wonderful here (hope he has a good, steady coach to help him preserve his voice) but often I find these productions do not work dramatically and give the impression that the main concerns was the budget and the bottom line.
sospello 3 years ago
I've known Carl since '95. He's a great singer and a nice guy, too! I'm glad he's got a following!
mpsmithpt 4 years ago
Incredibly sung. WHAT production?!
voxservice 4 years ago
carl tanner will be singing the role of canio in September and October 2007 with the New York City Opera
njtenor57 4 years ago
Carl Tanner is an amazing interpreter of Calaf. He combines power with emotion in the roll. One of today's greats! Too bad you have to go to Europe to hear him sing regularly. Where are the Met, Chicago, SF, LA and the Washington Opera? He is truly amazing. His Sampson at the WO was sublime!
foodwineguy 4 years ago
Carl Tanner is the best tenor and FROM AMERICA! I love his christmas CD too!
Foxchasefarm 4 years ago
What an odd production... BUT Carl Tanner is one of my favorite tenors on the scene right now... HUGE and well-handled instrument!
josiahgulden 4 years ago