Alfredo Kraus - Ah mes amis! (Live)

Alfredo Kraus, (1927-1999) was a distinguished Spanish tenor of Austrian descent, particularly known for the artistry he brought to opera's bel canto roles. His singing technique is considered by many to be second to none. Here he sings the famous 'Ah mes amis!' from a live performance of 'La fille du regiment.' This is the Italian version, translated from French.
Of all the tenors, Alfredo Kraus is the greatest inspiration to me. The wisest tenor of the century. He never chose a role not suited for his voice, everything in his repertoire was carefully selected. A true musician, he valued the joy of making music more than fame and money.
He is remembered, and missed.

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[NathanMGluck]

What a great performance. I was lucky enough to hear him live in London in 1998 where he opened his concert with this aria. The true test of great technique is to have the ability to perform this in a live performance at age 71. We do all miss him; besides being a great singer, he was a gentleman.

[TrovadorManrique]

Sorry, but this is the italian version. He is singing something like "Amici miei!", not "Ah! Mes amis" ;)

[jcmendezify]

@TrovadorManrique THATS WHAT I THOUGHT

[fanofclassic]

perfekt.

[js59695]

@petion2010 right on man. I mean, for instance, listen to my recording of this. It isn't the "end all be all" but I at least know it is very very decent. I am hard on my recordings and I was even hard on my latest one but listen to other tenors on here and there are so many garbage tenors and People LOVE them! Just love them and they have so many problems in the high voice. I still havent even had a job in an opera house. I've done some oratorio work but I know I have what it takes.

[petion2010]

@js59695 You're quite right. Specially for tenors right now, the competition is a pressure cooker. Believe me, I've met a lot of very good ones that simply cannot break it. 

[js59695]

@GermanOperaSinger Opera is not dying!!! in fact its bigger than ever the competition for a job is stout right now very. It may be dying if you are in your 70's and see the talent pool as nothing and this isn't even true. There are many talents out there but just not comercial like Pav or flemming. BTW im working on this aria and would love to send you a personal audio file if you could give it a listen and an opinion of course not online and i promise it isnt garbage,

[CateSoprano]

SIX STARS!

[tneprescintr]

uhn... the french libreto goes better with the music.

great performance though!

[mayatatyana1]

Truly a great tenor. Thank you for posting.

[glaucodichio]

@Kraus4ever italian language

[01baritono]

Very good indeed. Great tenor, no comparison with the new generation.