There is nothing but beautiful, sustained sound from a warm, loving soul. Musical criticism doesn't apply to a voice like this-he's a gift from God, and that's our good fortune!
Just as beauty is in the eye of the beholder, response to voices is highly personal and individual. I adore Calleja Here he demonstrates his perfectly even scale and smooth transitions. Many do not admire his vibrato. I find it thrilling. He is a major artist and I feel privileged to listen to his performing.
Last week, we heard Joseph Calleja as Pollione in Munich at the state opera. He was - simply speaking - fantastic as he has been always absolutely great. Thanks a lot to Frédéric Chaslin!
His vocal timber often reminds me Gigli. His is a slightly heavier sound but the overall quality of his voice is very reminiscent of Gigli. He is one of the most underrated Tenors in the world. He should enjoy the same level of fame and popular recognition as do Kaufmann, Flores and Bazceala.....he is by and far better than all of them.
Musím pokračovat- nádherný hlas J. Galleji mi vhání slzy do očí-- nedá se popsat tu nádheru, když zpívá květinovou arii z opery Carmen. Udivilo mne v interwiew, že tento zpěvák zqčínal a rockovou a haevy metalvou muzikou- ale jeho nakonec uchváti Marilo Lanza a další 3 tenoři.. a to jej zřejmě přivedlo ke klasické operní hudbě. Myslím, že přebírá jejich štafetu a že nám svým zpěvem zprostředkuje mnoho krásných zážitků - ještě jednou díky za toto video!!! Z.V.
What a truely beautiful Voice and a sensitivity in interpretation. I am not an expert but his voice gives me goosebumps and brings tears into my eyes. What more do we want? When I read some critical opinions I ask myself what do they want more. It is a beauty in its most sublime form. Thank you Joseph for reaching my soul.
Krásná hudba , ale také perfektní video- je vidět, že je natočil odborník, který přesně věděl kterou sekci, nebo solistu orchestru právě snímat - opravdu krásný zážitek umocněný nádherou Smetanovy síně Obecního domu v Praze- Díky za toto video! Z.V.
Extraordinario tenor, voz redonda de lírico puro, registro completo, uniforme en toda la gama vocal, excelente técnica, vibrato rápido, parte de su naturaleza, al igual que lo tenía Lauri Volpi, Leonida Bellon, Corelli e Hipólito Lázaro. Los envidiosos están alterados por la perfección de este cantante. Sus filati no tienen nada que envidiarle a los de Fleta. ¿Qué mas se puede decir de un tenor?
A los pocos que critiican al tenor Joseph Calleja les recomiendo que se asesoren BIEN de alguien que sepa de esto,pues los mejores críticos han considerado al tenor Calleja como EL MEJOR TENOR DEL MUNDO. Este sr tenor no da balidos de oveja vomo lo cree rl sr Luciano Caldera, creo que decir eso es un irrespeto.
He has lost weight and looks physically good in this clip. I have some recordings from Covent Garden from about 2011-12 with him as Adorno and Alfredo where he was near Pavarotti in stature. Let's hope for him that he keeps the present form. It cramps the style of a singer to be to fat and makes him look ridicolous in the hero roles. But of course being a opera star is a lonely straining life and the danger of overeating as a combined stress reaction and lake of excercise is great.
Dear Mr. conductor, please hire proper singers to sing arias from La Gioconda, Cavalleria and Turandot... otherwise all of us who have a pair of ears will believe that marketing has taken over completely. This guy here has no business singing those arias.
My dear sir, I think you're being too hard on him. He has almost perfected his caprino; what more do you want? The claque led the charge, pleasant applauds followed and everyone went away happy. This is the future my friend. This type of simulacra is easily cloneable. We will see legions of them; furthermore, no dissent will be tolerated! I just read an article about the new GM of La Scala; he accused the loggionisti of scaring away his singers and he wouldn't tolerate it anymore, poor Alagna. Actually, I think he's paving the way for Calleja's Radames. A sign will be placed at the entrance to the Gallery: “No Booing Please” or maybe a red circle with a line through it over the word Boo. "FUORI REPERTORIO"...? ma il repertorio non esiste. Pavarotti was the beginning of that particular mess. I don't blame him; he was a good singer, they paid him and he moved on to singing with pop stars. I don't blame the managers; why hire a true Spinto when you can hire a star? If anyone I blame the public; for chewing on spam and pretending it’s filet mignon. But I don't even blame the public, I blame the times. The technological age killed this particular art. In the generation that follows engineered recordings will be played in the house and the performers will lip-sync their parts, to thunderous applause. Call me crazy…
BearClawChrisLapp A most reasonable reply. What the GM of La Scala said is typical. I remember an article by Henze from the 1960s where he praised the loggionisti as the true connoisseurs. Una Scala d'altri tempi, amico mio. But you have to blame the consumers after all. They create the taste of the time and they decide what can be sold. And I blame Pavarotti (and Karajan, Solti, Decca and all others involved) for having paved the way for the final Bocellisation of opera.
AfroPoli I find your comments lacking in substance. There is no accounting for taste for beauty is indeed in the ear and eye of the listener. I heard Calleja at the Met and was floored by the size of his voice and in a role that had a very large orchestra. Much bigger than I thought from recordings and TH-cam. I find his technique serves him well as there is no one correct way to sing. Remember, this is a concert and one is allowed to stretch in a concert. Bjorling sang Wagner in concert only. I admire his intelligence in his interpretation and he has a sense of legato that few tenors have today. Me, I like this guy.
AfroPoli I didn't compare Calleja to Bjorling as a singer. There is no comparison. Bjorling surpasses every tenor who ever sang his repertoire. I was talking about being allowed to do repertoire in a concert when one wouldn't perform complete roles onstage. If you haven't figured it out, marketing has changed the face of opera, and it is not better. Looks over substance, popularity over talent (Michael Bolton, Bocelli, Brightman, etc). Still, no accounting for taste. There will always be exceptions, but marketing controls most things today and that includes opera.
No me puede gustar este tenor, no quiero decir que cante mal, hay algo en su voz que me desagrada, sobre todo su vibrato. es el balido de un becerro, el de una oveja. muy desagradable.
No conozco un solo critico del que nadie se acuerde una vez emitido su jucio..sobretodo si no es salido del conocimiento,sino de alguna de sus visceras...
I think Calleja will not last long. Strangled, tremolo, pushed... voice. I don't like. He would need to take some time and start over again. I give him at most 4 more years.
Sorry Mr Mlakar. I'm singing, teaching and listening opera voices more than 30 years ago. This voice is NOT pushed and what you can hear there is NOT tremolo but a special and beautiful vibrato. I don't mind who are you I'm just listening this beautiful voice and his very well based technique. We could complain because his voice is usually more nasal than it would be necessary but the value of his voice is still brilliant. I'm relaxed because I believe in Calleja's long career. He is one of the BEST tenor in the World nowadays. This is my opinion.
You are perfectly right. It will be over very soon. After all those years, the voice is still constricted, pushed, nasal and has a bleating caprino. Cielo e mar... my god. He sings with poor intonation from the very beginning with no core and, of course, completely FUORI REPERTORIO.
A pleasure to listen to this singer. He sings the music respectfully, intelligently and passionately with the lyric voice he has. He is a fine artist.
So well put
Joseph Calleja makes divine music. At this moment - the best tenor in the world.
When a super star becomes a mega star!Viva Calleja!Viva Villazon!
I love Mr. Calleja, his voice is beautifull!
There is nothing but beautiful, sustained sound from a warm, loving soul. Musical criticism doesn't apply to a voice like this-he's a gift from God, and that's our good fortune!
Just as beauty is in the eye of the beholder, response to voices is highly personal and individual. I adore Calleja Here he demonstrates his perfectly even scale and smooth transitions. Many do not admire his vibrato. I find it thrilling. He is a major artist and I feel privileged to listen to his performing.
+Marly Harris
I couldn't have said it better - agree with your every word.
tenminutesgone mm
We met Joseph and his lovely dog Andy in Prague, he very modestly said he sang opera. Little did we know how well! Bravo!
Absolutely adore him!
What a glorious free expressive passionate and supported voice.
Acredit to his teachers!!!!!!!!!!!
A phenomenon beyond compare! BRAVO!
Malta's finest export
❤❤❤❤❤❤from COTE D AZUR !!!!!!
Eine der schönsten Stimmen! Wundervoll!!!
Last week, we heard Joseph Calleja as Pollione in Munich at the state opera. He was - simply speaking - fantastic as he has been always absolutely great. Thanks a lot to Frédéric Chaslin!
As a matter, of course. Bravo, Joseph!
Completísimo.!!! Uno de los grandes actuales.
Wonderful, Joseph !
Lovely, as usual! Bravo, Joseph!!!
Una voz maravillosa, prístina, segura. Un gran descubrimiento.
Is beautyfull voice MAESTRO CALLEJA
Proud to be Maltese!
Ohh Joseph...!:):)
Very nice !!!! Thank you
His vocal timber often reminds me Gigli. His is a slightly heavier sound but the overall quality of his voice is very reminiscent of Gigli. He is one of the most underrated Tenors in the world. He should enjoy the same level of fame and popular recognition as do Kaufmann, Flores and Bazceala.....he is by and far better than all of them.
The best ..... from tiny Malta.
una voz exelente extraordinaria
Musím pokračovat- nádherný hlas J. Galleji mi vhání slzy do očí-- nedá se popsat tu nádheru, když zpívá květinovou arii z opery Carmen. Udivilo mne v interwiew, že tento zpěvák zqčínal a rockovou a haevy metalvou muzikou- ale jeho nakonec uchváti Marilo Lanza a další 3 tenoři.. a to jej zřejmě přivedlo ke klasické operní hudbě. Myslím, že přebírá jejich štafetu a že nám svým zpěvem zprostředkuje mnoho krásných zážitků - ještě jednou díky za toto video!!! Z.V.
A beautiful golden voice. I hope he'll take good care of it.
Great ! Keep going !!!!
He was fantastic on the Prinsengrachtconcert in Amsterdam, last night!!
Helt igennem fremragende
Hermosísima voz , expresivo y de buen gusto sus interpretaciones.
What a truely beautiful Voice and a sensitivity in interpretation.
I am not an expert but his voice gives me goosebumps and brings tears into my eyes.
What more do we want?
When I read some critical opinions I ask myself what do they want more.
It is a beauty in its most sublime form.
Thank you Joseph for reaching my soul.
extraordinaire Calleja, incomparable ténor, le plus grand depuis Pavarotti, pur bonheur pour les oreilles et l'esprit !!!
Joseph makes so proud
Bravo Equipe!
Por cuales razones un tenor de esta calidad no tiene mas presentaciones de este nivel..Definitivamente el mercado es un dictador...
Sigo pensando exactamente lo mismo cuatro años despues....
UN VIBRATO DELLA "VECCHIA SCUOLA" !!!
Quelle magnifique voix!
Very well!!!
bello, bravi tutti!!!
Eine Jahrhundertstimme in allen Klangschattierungen ungepresst, weich, stark und kraftvoll - Joseph Calleja singt einzgartig.
En bragtfuld sanger, sikke en stemme.
Krásná hudba , ale také perfektní video- je vidět, že je natočil odborník, který přesně věděl kterou sekci, nebo solistu orchestru právě snímat - opravdu krásný zážitek umocněný nádherou Smetanovy síně Obecního domu v Praze- Díky za toto video! Z.V.
Historic Neapolitan voice, just lovely. Needs to fight the weight or it will catch him.
Extraordinario tenor, voz redonda de lírico puro, registro completo, uniforme en toda la gama vocal, excelente técnica, vibrato rápido, parte de su naturaleza, al igual que lo tenía Lauri Volpi, Leonida Bellon, Corelli e Hipólito Lázaro. Los envidiosos están alterados por la perfección de este cantante. Sus filati no tienen nada que envidiarle a los de Fleta. ¿Qué mas se puede decir de un tenor?
A los pocos que critiican al tenor Joseph Calleja les recomiendo que se asesoren BIEN de alguien que
sepa de esto,pues los mejores críticos han considerado al tenor Calleja como EL MEJOR TENOR DEL
MUNDO. Este sr tenor no da balidos de oveja vomo lo cree rl sr Luciano Caldera, creo que decir eso
es un irrespeto.
Joseph lijkt een Tornado en een orkaan tegelijk!!! I LOVE YOU
Csodálatos,és a zenekar is kiváló!
He has lost weight and looks physically good in this clip. I have some recordings from Covent Garden from about 2011-12 with him as Adorno and Alfredo where he was near Pavarotti in stature. Let's hope for him that he keeps the present form. It cramps the style of a singer to be to fat and makes him look ridicolous in the hero roles. But of course being a opera star is a lonely straining life and the danger of overeating as a combined stress reaction and lake of excercise is great.
the emission is a bit spread
Fremragende selvom lidt lang efterklanh
Fuldstændig fremragende! ja, indrømmet, jeg er selvfølgelig lidt farvet, men stemmen og orkesteret og direktionen kan ingen tage fejl af.
His French is no good.
Dear Mr. conductor, please hire proper singers to sing arias from La Gioconda, Cavalleria and Turandot... otherwise all of us who have a pair of ears will believe that marketing has taken over completely. This guy here has no business singing those arias.
My dear sir, I think you're being too hard on him. He has almost perfected his caprino; what more do you want? The claque led the charge, pleasant applauds followed and everyone went away happy.
This is the future my friend. This type of simulacra is easily cloneable. We will see legions of them; furthermore, no dissent will be tolerated! I just read an article about the new GM of La Scala; he accused the loggionisti of scaring away his singers and he wouldn't tolerate it anymore, poor Alagna. Actually, I think he's paving the way for Calleja's Radames. A sign will be placed at the entrance to the Gallery: “No Booing Please” or maybe a red circle with a line through it over the word Boo.
"FUORI REPERTORIO"...? ma il repertorio non esiste. Pavarotti was the beginning of that particular mess. I don't blame him; he was a good singer, they paid him and he moved on to singing with pop stars. I don't blame the managers; why hire a true Spinto when you can hire a star? If anyone I blame the public; for chewing on spam and pretending it’s filet mignon. But I don't even blame the public, I blame the times.
The technological age killed this particular art. In the generation that follows engineered recordings will be played in the house and the performers will lip-sync their parts, to thunderous applause. Call me crazy…
BearClawChrisLapp A most reasonable reply. What the GM of La Scala said is typical. I remember an article by Henze from the 1960s where he praised the loggionisti as the true connoisseurs. Una Scala d'altri tempi, amico mio.
But you have to blame the consumers after all. They create the taste of the time and they decide what can be sold. And I blame Pavarotti (and Karajan, Solti, Decca and all others involved) for having paved the way for the final Bocellisation of opera.
AfroPoli I find your comments lacking in substance. There is no accounting for taste for beauty is indeed in the ear and eye of the listener. I heard Calleja at the Met and was floored by the size of his voice and in a role that had a very large orchestra. Much bigger than I thought from recordings and TH-cam. I find his technique serves him well as there is no one correct way to sing. Remember, this is a concert and one is allowed to stretch in a concert. Bjorling sang Wagner in concert only. I admire his intelligence in his interpretation and he has a sense of legato that few tenors have today. Me, I like this guy.
Campuscoll It's all right to like Calleja, but please don't compare Diet Coke to Barolo and then talk about taste.
AfroPoli I didn't compare Calleja to Bjorling as a singer. There is no comparison. Bjorling surpasses every tenor who ever sang his repertoire. I was talking about being allowed to do repertoire in a concert when one wouldn't perform complete roles onstage. If you haven't figured it out, marketing has changed the face of opera, and it is not better. Looks over substance, popularity over talent (Michael Bolton, Bocelli, Brightman, etc). Still, no accounting for taste. There will always be exceptions, but marketing controls most things today and that includes opera.
No me puede gustar este tenor, no quiero decir que cante mal, hay algo en su voz que me desagrada, sobre todo su vibrato. es el balido de un becerro, el de una oveja. muy desagradable.
No conozco un solo critico del que nadie se acuerde una vez emitido su jucio..sobretodo si no es salido del conocimiento,sino de alguna de sus visceras...
el senor caldera no entiende nada de voz. el vibrato de callejas es una de sus mejores cualidades -
I think Calleja will not last long. Strangled, tremolo, pushed... voice. I don't like. He would need to take some time and start over again. I give him at most 4 more years.
are you God???
This is completely foolish. This is his 17th year of professional singing. His voice is virtually unchanged.
Sorry Mr Mlakar. I'm singing, teaching and listening opera voices more than 30 years ago. This voice is NOT pushed and what you can hear there is NOT tremolo but a special and beautiful vibrato. I don't mind who are you I'm just listening this beautiful voice and his very well based technique. We could complain because his voice is usually more nasal than it would be necessary but the value of his voice is still brilliant. I'm relaxed because I believe in Calleja's long career. He is one of the BEST tenor in the World nowadays. This is my opinion.
You are perfectly right. It will be over very soon. After all those years, the voice is still constricted, pushed, nasal and has a bleating caprino. Cielo e mar... my god. He sings with poor intonation from the very beginning with no core and, of course, completely FUORI REPERTORIO.
:)