I was just over at Lynette's blog reading about the wonderful Scottish baritone, Richard Morrison, who has an incredible voice. I just might have to put him up there on the level with my boy Bryn. Since I didn't have a post ready to go for tonight, I'm dusting off this previous post. As most of you already know, I am totally in love with Bryn Terfel. I am his biggest fan, despite the fact that I have never seen a live performance, believe it or not.
A few years ago, I gave his albums as gifts, even though my recipients might not have been as thrilled as I am about him. It's not just about his rich bass-baritone sound, but his expressive delivery and powerful energy. He can actually sing through several phrases without taking a breath and still hold the ending note for about 17 minutes. Okay, well, I exaggerate just a tad, but not much.
"Madamina, il catalogo e questo" is one of my particular favorites from Don Giovanni. I could listen to it all day long. His versatility is amazing. Listening to him sing a beautiful lullaby, like "Suo-Gan", from his Welsh album, We'll Keep a Welcome, can bring me to tears. I would absolutely love to see him in Falstaff, or in any role for that matter. Not only is he a fabulous singer, but from watching his interviews, he seems like a genuinely nice guy. I am just going to have to start a "Bryn savings account" for tickets and travel. Life is
too short. What am I waiting for?
*photo from Deutsche Grammophon site
*photo from Deutsche Grammophon site
