Will I be run out of town if I comment that I hear the Bjorling luster in Swensen's voice? He's got to be the most under-appreciated tenor. I'm aware that he's known as a teacher/educator, but he's a fabulous performer.
It's pure delight listening to you Robert, a thrilling experience from the first tone on. What tenor brings such expression in a high C? I've discovered you searching for a good performance of Bach's "Ach, mein Sinn" and I found the best ever! For me you have completed Fritz Wunderlich's vocal life, I can imagine he would have sounded a bit like you nowadays. Fantastic also your interpretation with the fantatic Roberto Abbado conducting. Thanks BellyBoy Bob for sharing this wonder with us.
@marlyharris correct, he sounds somewhat like Bj, more like Calleja. Alfredo Kraus spoiled this aria for me, no one sings the high C like Kraus or the rest of the aria for that matter.
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Endless elegance, beauty, warmth and intelligence in one voice. one of the best Tenors of the 20th century in my opinion.
Will I be run out of town if I comment that I hear the Bjorling luster in Swensen's voice? He's got to be the most under-appreciated tenor. I'm aware that he's known as a teacher/educator, but he's a fabulous performer.
Beautiful singing and vocal expression and very sensitive playing from the orchestra.
What a wonderful voice! I can't believe that I haven't heard of him before
wow.
It's pure delight listening to you Robert, a thrilling experience from the first tone on. What tenor brings such expression in a high C? I've discovered you searching for a good performance of Bach's "Ach, mein Sinn" and I found the best ever! For me you have completed Fritz Wunderlich's vocal life, I can imagine he would have sounded a bit like you nowadays. Fantastic also your interpretation with the fantatic Roberto Abbado conducting. Thanks BellyBoy Bob for sharing this wonder with us.
@marlyharris correct, he sounds somewhat like Bj, more like Calleja. Alfredo Kraus spoiled this aria for me, no one sings the high C like Kraus or the rest of the aria for that matter.