Juan Diego Florez - La Fille du Regiment - Ah mes amis

danm90 Says:

Sep 11, 2009 - Absolutely. But I have to clear up that the two can't be compared, musically: Flórez is a lyric tenor and Pavarotti was a dramatic tenor. There is a huge musical difference between the two (and other) tenor types, and for that reason, they cannot be compared directly. Flórez is much better than Pavarotti was in lyric roles; Pavarotti much better in dramatic roles. But that's it. Compositions are tailored to one type of voice or another, and fr that reason, in this, Flórez reigns supreme.

Jaydoggy531 Says:

Sep 11, 2009 - Lack of acting has actually been a common criticism since opera's beginning. Even the complaint we hear today, "Normal people don't break out into song in real life" has existed for centuries. I think that acting is critical to make the feeling seem more real. As my music history teacher pointed out to us, when watching opera, there is an understanding between performers and audience that this is not exactly normal behavior, but sit back and enjoy it, and the burden of performance is on them.

musicgurucb2002 Says:

Sep 13, 2009 - Actually, Pavarotti was no bigger than a full lyric tenor. He sang much too heavily throughout his career and that's what led to his loss of versitillity. I will agree with you however, on the statement that Florez reins supreme in this type of rep. He's a light lyric leggiero tenor and that's specifically the fach this role was written for so obviously he would fit it better than the pav.

spydergoalie35 Says:

Sep 22, 2009 - I'm pretty sure Pavarotti was a lyric tenor though, he didn't quite have the "vocal weight" that goes along with a dramatic tenor like Caruso, Domingo, or Corelli

conmuymalaleche Says:

Sep 25, 2009 - gaseosa con vino y muchas trampas.... si ..eso lo que al final de cuentas todos quieren...

pedrillo2008 Says:

Sep 27, 2009 - Vicmanpolac, primero dices que tiene una hermoza voz luego dices que su centro suena "caprino" y le resta belleza a su voz??, total en que quedamos, ponte de acuerdo pues. Yo creo que la ENVIDIA te corroe, o te la quieres dar de "pseudoculto" y de gran "conocedor", entonces Pavarotti y Plácido Domingo están locos al reconocerlo como el mejor Tenor Lírico del mundo.

kathyrz24 Says:

Sep 27, 2009 - He is just AMAZING!

fio77 Says:

Sep 28, 2009 - Bravo Juan Diego you are the best lo maximooooooooooooo

selhadad Says:

Oct 3, 2009 - Ah, my friends, what a day for celebrating! I shall march under your flags. Love, which has turned my head, from now on is making me into a hero. Ah, what happiness, yes my friends I shall march under your flags. Yes, she for whom I live and breathe has deigned to smile upon my vows. And this sweet hope of happiness has shaken my mind and my heart. Ah, my friends, what a day for celebrating! I shall march under your flags.

squishy300 Says:

Oct 5, 2009 - Yaaay! Go Peru! I'm so pround of being Peruvian :D

bodiloto Says:

Oct 7, 2009 - la piu grande voce di basso,bravo !

gmerah Says:

Oct 9, 2009 - I just saw him today during their dress rehearsal. Amazing voice, even though he's not singing at full strength at the time.

ChaunceytheGardener Says:

Oct 14, 2009 - I just saw him on opening night in San Francisco. He was incandescent.

getstuff95 Says:

Oct 17, 2009 - I also saw him in San Francisco. He was good, but not any better than another professional tenor. The soprano was something special though.

ikaushan Says:

Oct 17, 2009 - Saw this performance last night in San Francisco. Unbelievable !

mauriciojpgs Says:

Oct 20, 2009 - liricio noooo LIGERO

treys270 Says:

Oct 25, 2009 - is this at Starssoper?

esquibelle Says:

Oct 26, 2009 - in a word wow One of the most brilliant tenors of all time/ wow juan diego florez one of the great ones wow

Babs22h Says:

Oct 28, 2009 - diana damrau is amazing how was her performance

NoodlesSF Says:

Oct 29, 2009 - I was at the performance of 'La Fille' last night w/ Florez and Damrau at the SF Opera and was amazed and loved the entire production. I got chills when he hit the high-Cs and the thunderous applause and shouts of BRAVO these 2 talented singers got were very well deserved.

assores69 Says:

Nov 1, 2009 - Was there last night and WOW!!! The Best we can get of this time of age. We want to see more of juan Diego Florez and Dian Damrau...Beautifully done. Titillating to the ear and heart. Good job!

Agorante Says:

Nov 1, 2009 - I was there last night too - SF Opera with Florez and Damrau. Florez was inaudible. I have trying to remember when I have heard such a small voice before on that stage - in forty five years. I can't do it. Florez has a comprimario sized instrument. He's no Pavarotti. Or Lopardo or Harness either. The production was wonderfull. Damrau is the best in the world and the other characters were all fine - and audible.

esquibelle Says:

Nov 4, 2009 - I saw a recital tonite in Santa Monica andh is singing was astounding. The piano player so-so. But JDF was mindboggling. His voice is soft, but the delicacy and nuances are utterly beautiful. A real artist. True elegance.

bluehearts310 Says:

Nov 4, 2009 - I just had the great honor of seeing this opera at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco this Saturday and Juan Diego Florez and the rest of the cast was amazing! Juan Diego, Je t'aime toi!!!!

flaze3 Says:

Nov 7, 2009 - maybe you should have got a ticket nearer the stage.