I have been playing this video over and over and it still gives me goosebumps. I wish I could find out how to contact him to find out where he may be singing.
Everyone spends so much time criticizing. Just let the music flow - FEEL the music. I don't care if he is technically perfect like all these commenters obviously are - that boy made me FEEL and that is what opera is all about.
fantastic sound, but his italian needs a lot of work. most of those waords were wrong or you couldn't understand them. but as i said, what a bloody good sound.
@caruso81: When I sang as baritone I SANG opened F's. And I'm NO tenor, believe you me. I had lessons with great teachers both american and european, even Teresa Berganza, and no remark on "having" to cover F's were mentioned. I mostly coach and sing countertenor now
kermit THE frog... no it's not that bad... dude needs to check his italian (cause it's horrible) And let's be frank... he's not the next warren or milnes... he's a very lite-baritone and should be stick'n to the Papageno.
My god, when i read all the comments, I believe the audience is becoming dumber and dumber. His timber is clearly baritone, there's even not the shadow of a doubt about it, his pronunciation is good also, it's normal his vowel sometimes varies, because you don't sing an "A" (for example) the same way on a low "do" than you sing it on a high "fa". As we raise the soft palate, creating space in the back of the mouth for resonance. Pronunciation change a bit , but it allows the sound to stay equal.
Oh my God... now singers must LOOK like their voices... so Garanca resembles NOTHING like a mezzo and has a wonderful high C..so she's a soprano..according to on of the posts down here.. my God.. people, please try to read a little, sing a little, instead of being just "cd owner's" and "audience" experts and just enjoy this man's beautiful rendition of the aria. My God.. I can't beliece some of the stuff you read on this site by the so called "opera experts".
The FIRST thing I thought was TENOR... even just LOOKING at the guy. This guy LOOKS like a tenor! It's funny that there is a debate going as I read down the comments...haha. The sound is too nasal for a baritone, and the 'self-adoration of his sound' evident is a little unappealing. I will say, the sound does look very healthy and well-produced though. Well done.
He's young. The voice is fresh. I hear NOTHING tenory about it, simply a high lovely light and bright baritone..or do we ALL forget about young Thomas Hampson and his high C's? Yes, he commits some flaws, but Alagna, Callas, Pavarotti, Fleming, all of them did. Can some stop being the owners of the absolute truth and just give a break? Everyone here is an expert..funny, I don't see most of the people who comment here on international stages or winning competitions.
@VitorPhilomeno I would like to agree with you but he sings all e and even f notes opened, and that is not the way baritone handle tesitura... He is good an musical... but... those open notes are tenor notes...
i forgot to mention something... your [a] vowel changes frequently. sometimes its a nice vowel. other times it goes to more of an "uh" [^] sound. other times it goes to a very very bright german "ah" as in "hallo". so work on letting all the notes come from the same vowel column if that makes any sense.
i love the voice, but i do agree it sounds tenory (i get that a lot too). unfortunately this song doesn't have much low so you don't get to show a bari timbre. its very high tessitura so i understand the comments. the mis-sung climactic line i can't forgive though ;)
yup, this guy is totally a tenor....not saying he's not good. he sings this VERY WELL.. but can't you just hear a similar timbre to Lanza when he sings? He probably just doesn't knot how to sing high notes... hmm. Someone should help this guy!! he could be AMAZINGGGG
He is beautiful and his voice is beautiful,he is not a tenor,he sang a lot of high notes very open,and at least 3 places said wrong words.(my personaly idees)
While the Italian needs a little more attention, I think you sold this well. It is so beautiful and not many of today's leading Baritones record this, soooo the interpretation is all yours and isn't tainted by what we deem artistry when a more seasoned singer does it. . . pay mindful attention to where stress lies in the body. . . you are beautiful guy with a beautiful voice. . . . Glad to know you don't simply rely on those to skills alone! Well done!
ugh. totally wrong stylistic approach. this is puccini, not meyerbeer. sing like a puccini singer. and why can't you get the text correctly? it's "l'amo," not "t'amo." come on man..
His voice is just right for this lovely aria.
alexanuchid 4 months ago
Beautiful Voice
Justin1990Holgersen 5 months ago
I have been playing this video over and over and it still gives me goosebumps. I wish I could find out how to contact him to find out where he may be singing.
Thanks for posting.
Catoperatheater 6 months ago
Everyone spends so much time criticizing. Just let the music flow - FEEL the music. I don't care if he is technically perfect like all these commenters obviously are - that boy made me FEEL and that is what opera is all about.
Catoperatheater 7 months ago
Amazing!!!
MrStefdj 9 months ago
fantastic sound, but his italian needs a lot of work. most of those waords were wrong or you couldn't understand them. but as i said, what a bloody good sound.
piratzrule 9 months ago
@caruso81: When I sang as baritone I SANG opened F's. And I'm NO tenor, believe you me. I had lessons with great teachers both american and european, even Teresa Berganza, and no remark on "having" to cover F's were mentioned. I mostly coach and sing countertenor now
VitorPhilomeno 11 months ago
Bravo!!!
jurdo33 11 months ago
kermit THE frog... no it's not that bad... dude needs to check his italian (cause it's horrible) And let's be frank... he's not the next warren or milnes... he's a very lite-baritone and should be stick'n to the Papageno.
operamandan79 1 year ago
My god, when i read all the comments, I believe the audience is becoming dumber and dumber. His timber is clearly baritone, there's even not the shadow of a doubt about it, his pronunciation is good also, it's normal his vowel sometimes varies, because you don't sing an "A" (for example) the same way on a low "do" than you sing it on a high "fa". As we raise the soft palate, creating space in the back of the mouth for resonance. Pronunciation change a bit , but it allows the sound to stay equal.
MonteKristof 1 year ago
@MonteKristof
Because the difference between a baritone and a tenor is purely timbral? Right...'cept not.
omarihardy 11 months ago
@omarihardy
I never said the difference is purely timbral! A lot depend on the passage note of the voice. but timber is a very good indicator.
MonteKristof 11 months ago
Oh my God... now singers must LOOK like their voices... so Garanca resembles NOTHING like a mezzo and has a wonderful high C..so she's a soprano..according to on of the posts down here.. my God.. people, please try to read a little, sing a little, instead of being just "cd owner's" and "audience" experts and just enjoy this man's beautiful rendition of the aria. My God.. I can't beliece some of the stuff you read on this site by the so called "opera experts".
VitorPhilomeno 1 year ago
Magnificent! Hope to see/hear much more from this great voical artist!
DonPaolissimo 1 year ago
I have never felt chills like that from someone singing classically, and I am a Vocal Performer myself. That was purely beautiful.
yungkeyz 1 year ago
I love this aria. I wish I could do it again and again and again. :D
dannycastillo 1 year ago 3
what a music, viva puccini, thanks for sharing this rendition good luck young man
riigoletto 1 year ago
The FIRST thing I thought was TENOR... even just LOOKING at the guy. This guy LOOKS like a tenor! It's funny that there is a debate going as I read down the comments...haha. The sound is too nasal for a baritone, and the 'self-adoration of his sound' evident is a little unappealing. I will say, the sound does look very healthy and well-produced though. Well done.
mio2senses 1 year ago
He's young. The voice is fresh. I hear NOTHING tenory about it, simply a high lovely light and bright baritone..or do we ALL forget about young Thomas Hampson and his high C's? Yes, he commits some flaws, but Alagna, Callas, Pavarotti, Fleming, all of them did. Can some stop being the owners of the absolute truth and just give a break? Everyone here is an expert..funny, I don't see most of the people who comment here on international stages or winning competitions.
VitorPhilomeno 1 year ago 9
@VitorPhilomeno Well stated - some of these "experts" wouldn't even recognize a tenor from a BASSO! This man is pure baritone!
DonPaolissimo 1 year ago
@VitorPhilomeno I would like to agree with you but he sings all e and even f notes opened, and that is not the way baritone handle tesitura... He is good an musical... but... those open notes are tenor notes...
But music is nice and he is ok.
caruso81 11 months ago
canta como tenor...(tecnica)
moniego 1 year ago
This guy just taught me a lesson in expression.
fedism 1 year ago 2
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smcdon817 2 years ago
i forgot to mention something... your [a] vowel changes frequently. sometimes its a nice vowel. other times it goes to more of an "uh" [^] sound. other times it goes to a very very bright german "ah" as in "hallo". so work on letting all the notes come from the same vowel column if that makes any sense.
llcooljay1887 2 years ago
i love the voice, but i do agree it sounds tenory (i get that a lot too). unfortunately this song doesn't have much low so you don't get to show a bari timbre. its very high tessitura so i understand the comments. the mis-sung climactic line i can't forgive though ;)
llcooljay1887 2 years ago
HORROR
Elgati07 2 years ago
yup, this guy is totally a tenor....not saying he's not good. he sings this VERY WELL.. but can't you just hear a similar timbre to Lanza when he sings? He probably just doesn't knot how to sing high notes... hmm. Someone should help this guy!! he could be AMAZINGGGG
OduBaritone 2 years ago
He is beautiful and his voice is beautiful,he is not a tenor,he sang a lot of high notes very open,and at least 3 places said wrong words.(my personaly idees)
sssss89219 2 years ago
He is a tenor
lionelpower 2 years ago
Its 3 of 7 in teoretical performance But 7/7 in expression. And that will sell the tickets! Haha
Belcantoexpert 2 years ago
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Belcantoexpert 2 years ago
I don't know this aria, but I think that you sound incredible.
itsglendonduh 2 years ago
While the Italian needs a little more attention, I think you sold this well. It is so beautiful and not many of today's leading Baritones record this, soooo the interpretation is all yours and isn't tainted by what we deem artistry when a more seasoned singer does it. . . pay mindful attention to where stress lies in the body. . . you are beautiful guy with a beautiful voice. . . . Glad to know you don't simply rely on those to skills alone! Well done!
gvocalist07 2 years ago
bad pronunciation.....even wrong words....wrong style.....very good voice!!
narfitowa 2 years ago
WOW, The timbre is amazing of this guy.
Miloslav1987 3 years ago 2
muy bueno! congratulations! que tipo de baritono canta este aria habitualmente?
hernanvuga 3 years ago 2
totally amateur
picapin 3 years ago
ugh. totally wrong stylistic approach. this is puccini, not meyerbeer. sing like a puccini singer. and why can't you get the text correctly? it's "l'amo," not "t'amo." come on man..
rexeterna 3 years ago
@rexeterna No... it's "T'amo" ;-) Ah, sventura! Io l'amo, l'amo! Ah sventura, l'amo, l'amo" I'm reading it from the scores.
MonteKristof 1 year ago
one of my most favorite puccini arias...amazing
dk2100evolve 3 years ago