Juan Diego Florez: Tenor promises Bel Canto Spectacular
TobiasThe result is a “Best Of” collection in every sense of the word. “The recording sessions for Bel Canto Spectacular were a real pleasure”, Juan Diego Florez said, “simply because they brought together some of the best artists of today. And I’m not talking about myself here! It was a wonderful chance being able to hear them all on one CD. It makes me proud that I’m singing with great singers, great colleagues and great friends here.” The tenor stressed the special role of the singer n Bel Canto, because, as he put it, the orchestra was of a minor importance: “It’s about agility and high notes – there’s lots of them in Bel Canto, especially for the Tenor and Soprano. You also need a lot of expressiveness (...), because it’s all up to yourself. And then, there’s the issue of communication, the message the music needs to get across.”
In a short video shot by record company Decca Classics and available from their website, Juan Diego Florez explains the historical background to “Bel Canto” and provides some information on the recording process that lead up to “Bel Canto Spectacular”.
Homepage: Juan Diego Florez
Homepage: Decca Classics
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