I think my list needs updating because its about five years old, but I still am only including living tenors, and others have stepped up since 2011. While there’s no denying many people enjoy him and also admire him, he can’t be considered a true opera singer, and I think many opera fans if not most would agree with that assessment. Aznavour re-recorded his song in many … Filed under 21st Century Opera, Bel canto opera, Opera Awards, Performers, Sunday Best, tenors, Tagged as Jonas Kaufmann, Juan Diego Flórez, Marcelo Alvarez, Operalia The World Opera Competition, Placido Domingo, Roberto Alagna, Rolando Villazon. I also love Beczala,Flores,Calleja,Polenzani,Kaufman,Giordani,Villazon..Domingo does NOT belong here..He is a “baritone’…..so he says…but no way is he a tenor today..The voice is solid..amazing..but I cannot bear his singing in the wrong fach. Hi, Owen. I hate to pick on blind people but he’s really a pop star. He sings classical and pop. Recordings, I suppose, are infinitely more accessible than live opera performance though I much prefer to see them and hear them. Hyperion French Song Edition – L’Invitation au voyage . Download 'Folk Songs of the Four Seasons (3)' on iTunes. It … BBC Opus Arte BOA 0929. Schipa came from a poor background in Lecce in the Italian south, where the beauty of his lyrical voice was soon noticed in church and school choirs. Thanks for recommending Vargas!! Monteverdi: Orfeo . Symposium: SYMPCD1370. My personal opinion all from live performances – Jonathan Antoine is another English tenor. His duet with Sheryl Crow was disastrous. The tenors belong to the highest range of male voices. I happen to know of two up and coming tenors that are so winning. Singing arias and performing in an opera are two entirely different things. Alfred Deller (31 May 1912 – 16 July 1979) was an English singer, one of the main figures in popularising the use of the countertenor voice in… Yoshikazu Mera. Then a colleague at the Royal Danish Opera sensed that Melchior was “a tenor with the lid on”, and encouraged him to re-train. Thanks, as always, for your input. Charles Aznavour. 044007342527. With its elaborate line of singing that rests elegantly on the consonants, southern clarity in the high notes and the most beautiful legato, his voice is perfect not only for the Italian lyric repertoire, but also for French one. I have a weakness for Vittorio Grigolo, too. Not only does he have the visceral, powerful, awe-inspiring high notes that are the calling card of any world-class tenor, but he’s also a great actor with a magnetic stage presence. Good question. The famous Carmen melody is one of the most popular classic opera songs. . He made his professional debut in 1988 as Alfredo Germont in ‘La Traviata’ with the Glyndebourne Opera touring company. Real operatic tenors, not reality show wannabes who need to achieve real greatness then maintain such a standard for 30 odd years. It was a joy to hear such healthy technique. His launch into international stardom occurred in February 1966, when he sang the title role in the U.S. premiere of Ginastera‘s Don Rodrigo for New York City Opera. I’ve heard all the above including TWICE for Eric Cutler, not as well known……. I’m currently studying classical singing as well…so that was great opportunity for me. Also I do not think his Mozart is up to the niveau one ought to expect from someone titled the best tenor of our times. His fame rested on the relatively small repertory that he felt worked for him. Lyric tenor roles in operas: [page needed] Alfredo, … Neither of them have sung in an opera production (at least I don’t think so). He gave concerts, recorded an astonishing amount of superb works and of course was a pretty good movie star to boot!. Just look at his insane ‘9 high cs’ in La Fille du Regiment’: Probably the greatest Wagnerian Heldentenor ever was born in Copenhagen on the same date as Gigli and started out as a baritone. Does that take him off the list of candidates? The tenor is a type of male singing voice and is the highest male voice within the modal register.The typical tenor voice lies between C 3 (C one octave below middle C), to the high C (C 5).The low extreme for tenors is roughly A 2 (two octaves below middle C). Franco Corelli inherited the mantle of Caruso and Gigli to become possibly the greatest Italian tenor of the 1950s and ’60s. That night I was doing songs from Italy and Spain, a guy came to me and asked, are Italian right? So, in alphabetical order here they are–the best tenors in the world–today. Can anyone help. You should Include Carl Tanner in your list! He has stature, voice and as Anna Netrebko said: It doesn’t hurt to do Puritani with someone as gorgeous as Eric. He made his professional debut in 1988 as Alfredo Germont in ‘La Traviata’ with the Glyndebourne Opera touring company. Thank you for doing this! This is a fact. Marcelo Álvarez — born February 27, 1962, an Argentine lyric tenor. The others I’ve heard in person or on TV and I’m not bowled over. Bocelli. Every person who sing isn’t eligible for “who’s the best musical theater singer” either. Tenors make some of the sweetest sounds in opera, but just how many of these singers are truly great? He told me, please start any thing you want! "The Four Famous Tenors" - Highlights from Bavaria concert at Rollins College. Jonas Kaufmann — born July 10, 1969,  a German tenor, particularly known for his spinto roles. yes, twice in a production of Madama Butterfly but he did not continue only in that venue. I have to say that Florez was technically impeccable. His La Scala debut, again as Rodolfo, was in 1965, with Mimì sung by his fellow-Modenese, Mirella Freni (she likes to refer to him as “my little brother”). He asked me, do you have any classical piece? What a great web site! Melchior’s first Tannhäuser in 1918 marked the start of a spectacular career. For victims of nostalgia as we are the vast amount of great tenors belonged to the past and this decline is likewise and strikingly apparent in the cantorial world. Pingback: Vittorio Grigolo Facebook | Newsintern. (It being the list of top tenors singing today.). Subcategories. Lists; Profession; Born Today; Quiz; Died Today; Quotes; Filmography; T F P . But since it’s the last day of Talented Tenors month, it was now or never. International fame followed after the end of the First World War, and by 1920 Gigli was singing to great acclaim at the Metropolitan in New York – just before Caruso’s death. 12 Franco Corelli The greatest tenor ever..many imitate him, Villazon is case in point, and others have learned from him how to sing properly. This would be the probable result. I am interested to find out what he’s all about. The names were Victor, Remy, Clifton, and Frazier. Bergonzi was initially held up in his progress towards becoming the stellar Italian tenor of his generation – first by training as a baritone, then by imprisonment by the occupying Germans for anti-Nazi activities. Success in Mozart and Rossini roles at the Royal Opera of Stockholm (where he made his debut aged just 19) soon led to appearances across Europe. He certainly has a wonderful voice that he handles with gerat bravura and he also is a very musical, lyrical singer. Thanks for stopping by. Do not miss the chance to hear him. He’s great to watch on stage, very charismatic….but that has also died down a little bit. Bewertung, FAMOUS TENORS. By the time he … Thanks for visiting Operatoonity.com and do stop back. I said yes sir. He is only 19 and is absolutely incredible with operatic songs. MARIO LANZA…one hell of a voice! Makes me think there’s no one to match Domingo in his prime, or Pavarotti, or even Mario del Monaco or Jussi Bjoerling in their primes. I am also somewhat disenchanted with Kaufmann. Well, except for Domingo; he’s still singing well, but not as he used to. Well, the abovementioned famous singers, of course, belong to the vocal category of tenors. I would add Anthony Kearns. Surely the greates since Caruso, I would have included Lawrence Brownlee and possibly Matthew Polenzani. I’m glad to see that he is beginning to make a successful recovery from his vocal woes of the past few years, but is he on secure enough footing for such a list? … I just put Joseph Calleja at the very top. Absolutely he is in my mind by far and away the best tenor of this age, there is a magical quality to his voice, with unbelievably beautiful control of higher and lower register. I am Very surprised that you have not included I am always interested in finding out who rings readers’ chimes, so to speak. Ramon Vargas, his interpretation range and Pages in category "French tenors" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. Rolando Villazón —  born February 22, 1972, a Mexican tenor. I don’t even think he is a really good “fake classical singer” but that may just be me…but other than that…being a pop star is great . After hearing the Met’s Les Troyens this season, I’d have to add Bryan Hymel to the list; and at 33 he would become the youngest. I put the task off until today. Kaufmann – walked out – nasal tones and forced top brrrrrrr;; What’s Matthew Polenzani? Opting instead for a career in singing, he rose steadily to prominence, making sensational debuts in 1963 as Rodolfo in La Bohème at Covent Garden and the following year as Idamante in Mozart’s Idomeneo at Glyndebourne. Top 10 famous French singers. If you see his video of “Grace” — you’ll know what I mean. I worked at the Konzerthaus Berlin and the Berliner Philharmonie in Germany for 4 years and had the fortune to hear lots of tenors. What a charming story. There have been some truly legendary tenors over the ages but there’s one singing today who is so far ahead of his rivals that you can scarcely squeeze him into the same mental space: Plácido Domingo. Great listening to him. Calleja is definitely the greatest tenor alive. Yes, he really sings wonderfull. Aragall’s voice was sublime, one of the greatest tenors of the 20th century. In his mid-20s he re-trained as a tenor; by 1953 he had caused a stir at La Scala and world fame followed. The great JDF has been a regular fixture on the opera stage for many years now, but it’s easy to forget just what an effortless talent he is. in the Hyde Park Prom ?? Absolutely breathtaking. technique is far above the ones mentioned here, including If there were additional places I would also include Johan Botha, Ben Heppner and Eric Cutler. He is the most accomplished representative of the Canary Islands´ school, a legacy of the famous Alfredo Kraus, with whom he shares the vocal skill. Thanks for stopping by! He also has a very successful Christmas CD that is played everywhere on the radio which I’ve heard he gives all his profits to charity. (I confess I haven’t heard him live, precisely because these vocal woes resulted in multiple Met cancellations.) But Believe me HIS VOICE IS INCREDIBLE GOOD, HE REMEMBERED ME THE FIRST MARIO LANZA or DEL MONACO. In his “Cinema” album listen to track one Maria…you will be sold. Is it because I only go to the Metropolitan Opera that I don’t think there are great tenors today? Joesph Calleja – only two live concerts but brilliant I have to tell you guys, first of all he is a really great person, amble and with a big heart and soul, very genuine person. In 2014, I plan to redo my list. His voice needs more training and it also needs to mature — but if you haven’t heard him sing — you’ve really missed something. How is saying someone is a pop star picking on people He is a pop singer, not a classical singer…though most people don’t get that because they don’t really know where the differences are. He is a nervous wreck before going on stage- experienced it first hand a couple of times. God himself?” Caruso sang Dick Johnson in the 1910 premiere of Puccini’s La Fanciulla del West – one of his many appearances at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, where he became virtually resident. He came to international attention in 1999 when he won both first prizes awarded in Plácido Domingo’s Operalia, an international competition for emerging opera singers – in opera and zarzuela. Morschi Franz a young man who has a Beautiful Tenor voice from the Netherlands should be on all lists. It was performed by Armenian-French singer/songwriter Charles Aznavour (1924- ), who co-wrote it with Jaqcues Plante. He brought the house down at the Met this past December with is Radames. Good but personally prefer Vittorio Grigolo. The Mexican tenor has a certain natural flamboyance which lends him to the operatic stage perfectly - he’s as much an actor as he is a singer and, despite some medical issues with his vocal cords in recent years, has become one of the most distinctive voices and presences among all tenors. Jonathan Stavvy Antoine is an up and coming top-notch tenor opera singer! What about Burian, Martinelli, Vinay, Roswaenge, Thill, Fleta, Corelli, Bonisolli, Bergonzi and many others? I must say, i like these tenors, and it is true, that Calleja is great, or Kaiser, or Beczala, or Groves ….Polenzani…Vogt…, my biggest favourites are Kaufmann and Florez:). Enjoy it here with the Three Tenors including the great Pavarotti. Pears’s unique and unmistakable tenor was quite different from the Italian, German or Nordic kind: not huge in size, it was nonetheless beautifully produced, sustained by great stamina, and harnessed to superb musical and acting skills. Thanks for stopping by. Tenors have high voices. One of his breakout roles occurred with the 2003 Salzburg Festival for the role of Belmonte in Mozart’s “Die Entführung aus dem Serail.” Another significant step in his career came about in February of 2006 with his début as Alfredo in “La Traviata” at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, at the invitation of James Levine. Whereas the sixties and even the seventies still boasted a decent amount of tenors the decline in the operatic world is striking especially in the heavier tenor parts. Flórez’s first breakthrough and professional debut came in 1996, at the Rossini Festival in the Italian city of Pesaro, Rossini’s birthplace. I will have to write about them. thank you. A. Martin-Joseph Adrien ; Julie d'Aubigny; B. André Balbon; Marie Baptiste; Louis … Just tell me who your favorites are. Buy CD or download online. He is good in Les Miserable, but not an opera singer. I have to tell you a nice story about Joseph Calleja. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tenors from the United Kingdom. any preference? I haven’t heard Jonas Kaufman yet, so I have no opinion on him. Villazon – great actor but the voice has gone; Jim T. He made his Metropolitan debut, as Rodolfo in La Bohème, when he was only 26. Discover the French male singers who have made significant contribution to their field. Andrea Bocelli. Thanks for stopping. Have you heard his Verdi album? He is a person that even if is famous, he remained the amazing person that was, he share every songs with me, that to be honest I’m not a purist classical singer, Zugelassene Drittanbieter verwenden diese Tools auch in … This list may not reflect recent changes . I think that would look great on Opera Obsession! He is very popular, primarily in Europe. Jacques Higelin, singer, songwriter and…smoker. There are two tenors today — Russell Watson and Jonathan Antoine. Villazon is a great opera star – very powerful – personally my favourite is Vittorio Grigolo – I like Calleja too – for a personal taste of timbre, I like Urs Buhler – very unusual but certainly attractive. How can you not include Vittorio Grigolo? I’ll see if I can find out. 10,378 listeners. This notwithstanding, the 10 tenors in the following article have … A. Artus Aux-Cousteaux; B. Bruno Boterf; I. Sébastien Izambard; L. Michel L'Affilard; N. Vincent Niclo; P. 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