Juan Diego Florez - Bel Canto Spectacular
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Free Music Review: FLOREZ HITS ANOTHER HOME RUN
Hit: 5 Stars
The previous reviewer alluded to a bonus DVD accompanying this recital. I can't comment on it because it is not included in the particular edition I received upon delivery by Amazon. What I have is the recital itself, which, I suppose, is quite sufficient. It's a real stunner. To my ear, Florez' voice sounds even brighter and sunnier when he sings the "Fille" aria in Italian. The vowels are opened wider, and the voice itself seems to ingratiate itself even more vividly than it does in French. The "Puritani" duet is very, very well done, with Anna Netrebko singing a beautiful Elvira. We we get here is the traditional duet, which does not include the extra music included by Pavarotti and Sutherland on their complete London recording. The "L'Elisir d'Amore" aria "Una Furtiva Lagrima" is spun out like silk, with some new variations I've never encountered before. In fact, all the Donizetti selections are as well done as you are ever likely to hear them, with the duet from "Linda di Chamounix" (with the noted European soprano Patrizia Ciofi) proving that there's a lot more good music in this particular opera than merely the one showpiece soprano aria (made famous by Beverly Sills on her very first recording after she reached international attention). The bonus track contains the two-tenor duet, where Florez is partnered with Placido Domingo no less. Domingo, of course takes the lower line, which is appropriate at this time in his fabulous career (his continued vocal health continues to amaze me - I mean, at age 67, to sing this well, is a miracle), and he makes a grand account of it. Florez, of course, sails through this music like a race horse at the flick of a whip. I am a tremendous admirer of Mr. Florez, and I freely admit that I find him astounding. Unlike the previous reviewer, I do not hear any opaqueness or
hints of strain in his top notes. While I enjoy and repeatedly play the "Arias for Rubini" album of Florez, I do agree with the previous reviewer that this recital is more enjoyable. For anyone who wants to hear truly great singing of a repertoire long known for it's vocal difficulties, you can't go wrong with this. The music just bursts from this beautiful Decca release.
Free Music Review: Juan Diego Flórez and Friends Celebrate Bel Canto
Hit: 5 Stars
Though Juan Diego Flórez is now well established in the opera houses around the world as the king of bel canto, this new CD reminds of one of his traits too often forgotten: this artist is more about the music than he is with the splendor of career. In this well recorded CD he is joined by distinguished colleagues who share the bel canto repertoire when duets alternate with arias. These 'collaborations' range form the 'incidental' with Placido Domingo in the Rossini 'Otello' to the completely shared duet with Anna Netrebko in Bellini's 'I puritani' - examples only.
But when Flórez stands alone he is even more radiant. His performance of Donizetti's aria 'Una furtiva lacrima' from 'L'elisir d'amore', probably one of the most recorded and most often sung arias in the repertoire, is true bel canto singing. His treatment of the line and his sensitive embellishments refuse to go to the sobbing Italiante style, but instead demonstrate just what the bel canto style is all about. This is a glorious album and one that would serve as a fine introduction to the art of bel canto as well as to the gifts of this young Peruvian tenor extraordinaire. Grady Harp, September 09
Free Music Review: A Promise Fulfilled
Hit: 5 Stars
Though I've always admired the singing of Juan Diego Florez, I've questioned whether his voice is one the microphone does justice to. Having heard him on several occasions in the opera house, I've lamented the tendency of CDs to highlight an unpleasant stridency in his topmost notes and to fail to capture the sweeter, fully-rounded sound that distinguishes his live performances. Happily, this current CD does the Peruvian tenor far more justice. Though a few topmost note do sound bleated out, for the most part, along with his skills in the upper register and in fioritura passages, the frequent beauty of his voice in mid-range and softer passages for once is adequately captured. He is able to come off a high note into a dimuendo and sound tender without being saccharine.
I agree with an earlier reviewer that Florez' "Una Furtiva Lagrima" is a standout. He ornaments the familiar, beautiful aria in a tasteful way, and he emerges as second to no other current singer in this repertoire.
Simarly, his Rossini duet with an astonishingly fresh sounding Placido Domingo is a must hear for all opera fans. Bravo to the new king of bel canto.
Free Music Review: Realmente espectacular Juan Diego Florez
Hit: 5 Stars
Que placentero es poder escuchar esta selección de arias del bel canto italiano donde se puede apreciar el virtuosismo y lirismo de una de las mas importantes voces de la lírica actual: Juan Diego Florez. Haciendo gala de su hermoso timbre y bello fraseo musical, el tenor peruano nos deleita con estos hermosos solos y duos de Bellini, Donizetti y Rossini, compositores preferidos por los divos del bel canto, con hermosas melodías donde se lucen los Do y Re de pecho de los tenores. La Orquesta de la Comunidad Valenciana es impecable y la grabación es simplemente perfecta.
Una delicia escuchar ademas el bonus track del duo de la opera "Guillermo Tell" donde Juan Diego Florez departe con el maravilloso tenor Plácido Domingo. Una producción que mereció llevarse el Grammy el año pasado.
A disfrutar.
Free Music Review: JDF Bel Canto Spectacular
Hit: 5 Stars
I enjoyed all of the selections on this CD. It was strange, however, to hear Juan Diego sing the "La Fille" "Ah mes amis" in Italian. I prefer the French version because the phrasing is better suited to the notes. Nonetheless, the singing is, indeed, spectacular.