Concepts create idols; only wonder grasps anything. - St Gregory of Nyssa

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Jonas Kaufmann

Now for something a little more enjoyable.

Jonas Kaufman, tenor. Amazing, gorgeous color to the voice. Wonderful technique. Doesn't hurt that he's good looking, too. And, no, I do not think he's a baritone, or singing with a manufactured dark tone. This is the real deal, and he's wonderful.

Walkuere: Winterstuerme

Martha:  Ach, so fromm

The next is from the FIFA World Player Gala December 2006, with a bit of sports commentator speaking over the beginning. Annoying, but worth getting through to the good stuff.

Die Zauberfloete: Dies Bildnis



And it's a GOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLL!

Der Rosenkavalier: Italian tenor
Love how he teases/honors Pavarotti at the end with the big "handkerchief". He resembles Hugh Jackman here, don't you agree, ladies?

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