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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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This is a great CD that clearly demonstrates Joseph Calleja's increasing versatility as a singer. The shimmering vibrato, reminiscent of the great Giacomo Lauri-Volpi, is still there, but it is less pronounced than in Calleja's earlier two CDs. Joseph Calleja's fine lyric tenor voice can also be compared favourably with such giants as John McCormack, Tito Schipa and Jussi Bjoerling. Calleja sings the Puccini items very well. The arias from Tosca, for example, show that we do not always need the heavier voices we often get in these roles. Also, those who have seen Klaus Florian Vogt in Lohengrin will know that a lighter voice often adds something especially beautiful to music that isn't usually performed this way; so it is with many of the arias in this recital.
Perhaps my favourite track on the CD is "Salut, demuere" from Gounod's Faust. Joseph Calleja's performance of this aria epitomises why you should treat yourself, get this CD, and enjoy some beautiful and stylish singing.
Perhaps my favourite track on the CD is "Salut, demuere" from Gounod's Faust. Joseph Calleja's performance of this aria epitomises why you should treat yourself, get this CD, and enjoy some beautiful and stylish singing.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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This is a great CD showcasing one of the best new talents in operatic singing. I'm no expert but Calleja's voice seems wonderful to me. If you like opera you will know most if not all of the arias so it's really all about the voice. If you like opera buy this CD!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I first got to know Calleja six years ago, when I got hold by accident a CD of his. Immediately I asked myself the question: why isn't this guy recording more?? The Golden Voice
To cite Riccardo Chailly: Tenor Arias
"For some time I have not heard such a talent at this young age, with a sound harking back to quality I thought we had long lost"
Indeed, I was awestruck by every single note he sang - every one above the G just above the five lines of the score...
After all these years of waiting, here comes a new album. I have resisted the temptation to write a review till I got the chance to compare Calleja with the OLD recordings of Pavarotti and Domingo - you can see that for me, Calleja is already entering the major league in terms of competition. Conclusion:
* he voice is a tad darker than before - as though we switched a silver flute to a gold one - but the high notes remain shiny and sparkling as before;
* as the singer remarked himself, he now has better control of his voice for nuances. I see that he has nothing to be ashamed of when compared to Pavarotti and Domingo at the same stage of their careers;
* Recondita armonia (Puccini) is so outstanding that, by itself, it is worth buying the disk
* Che gelida manina is a bit too rehearsed (studio recording) to my taste. I prefer the Calleja version on... Youtube... a pirate version recorded in a concert...
All said, buy this CD (or at least click on one of the links on this page to sample the tracks). You will see right away that we are talking about a voice that is simply beyond comparison. Here I copy the conservatoire classes of Arthur Grumiaux: music, it is about "sonority (how you sound with your instrument), sonority, and phrasing".
To cite Riccardo Chailly: Tenor Arias
"For some time I have not heard such a talent at this young age, with a sound harking back to quality I thought we had long lost"
Indeed, I was awestruck by every single note he sang - every one above the G just above the five lines of the score...
After all these years of waiting, here comes a new album. I have resisted the temptation to write a review till I got the chance to compare Calleja with the OLD recordings of Pavarotti and Domingo - you can see that for me, Calleja is already entering the major league in terms of competition. Conclusion:
* he voice is a tad darker than before - as though we switched a silver flute to a gold one - but the high notes remain shiny and sparkling as before;
* as the singer remarked himself, he now has better control of his voice for nuances. I see that he has nothing to be ashamed of when compared to Pavarotti and Domingo at the same stage of their careers;
* Recondita armonia (Puccini) is so outstanding that, by itself, it is worth buying the disk
* Che gelida manina is a bit too rehearsed (studio recording) to my taste. I prefer the Calleja version on... Youtube... a pirate version recorded in a concert...
All said, buy this CD (or at least click on one of the links on this page to sample the tracks). You will see right away that we are talking about a voice that is simply beyond comparison. Here I copy the conservatoire classes of Arthur Grumiaux: music, it is about "sonority (how you sound with your instrument), sonority, and phrasing".
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Very good indeed.....
There can be no doubt in my mind that Calleja is one of the best contemporary tenors... this CD just reinforces that opinion.
Published 1 month ago by Ebor1
music at its best
This is Joseph Calleja at his best. Or is he ? I am quite sure that he has not reached his peak yet and even more sure that we still have to listen much more of his beautiful... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Joseph Vella Gregory
The Maltese Tenor
Disc received in excellent condition, and received in very good time.
Calleja`s voice is excellent, comparable to the best Italian tenors. Read more
Calleja`s voice is excellent, comparable to the best Italian tenors. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. P. sammut
The next greatest Tenor
Probably the greatest Tenor since Luciano. If you are an opera lover don't miss this great voice. The third CD by this artist
Published 6 months ago by Derek Webb
Joseph Calleja
This CD was all I wanted it to be. Very good sound quality and good selection of songs,pieces on it Thanks.
Published 6 months ago by megs bookshelf
My wife loved it!
Bought it for my wife...she thought it was superb....I wouldn't know either way but he looks like being a big star, doesn't he?
Published 7 months ago by G. ODonoghue
Un verdadero descubrimiento
Aunque ésto de la música es cuestión de gustos, creo que tanto Joseph Calleja como Vittorio Grigolo,
son los dos verdaderos descubrimientos para mí... Read more
son los dos verdaderos descubrimientos para mí... Read more
Published 8 months ago by M. F. Noirot
The Maltese Tenor
Excellent CD, good service and prompt, have seen this artist on many occasions in Malta and this CD does him justice. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Eddie
bit of a disappointment
I liked some of these tracks - but not all. Maybe it is because they were not as well known to me, but I felt the selection of tracks didn't really give a good range of Joseph's... Read more
Published 9 months ago by fatima
The Maltese tenor
Joseph Calleja's voice is just wonderful, clear diction, beautiful tone and deep feeling. It is just a joy to listen to this CD at every moment available to me, at home, in the... Read more
Published 9 months ago by madcow
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