Vittorio grigolos voice is often meltingly beautiful and always thrilling in the big moments. He had made a crossover recording and was already something of a. The italian tenor by vittorio grigolo 886977525728 cd. Vittorio grigolo, the great tenor hope the new york times.
Im tired, he added, dropping to a histrionic whisper that recalled, i couldnt help but think, encounters with another tenor, now dead. Italy announces a formidable return to the opera stage with the young italian tenor, vittorio grigolo. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Vittorio grigolo vittorio grigolo the italian tenor. The french hero has always played a pivotal role in vittorios career not least with his triumphant breakthrough as des grieux in the royal opera houses manon in 2010. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Vittorio grigolo biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
Stream tracks and playlists from vittorio grigolo on your desktop or mobile device. An italian tenor from italy is nowadays something of a rarity, though the advent of one as good as this would be news at any time. This was an interview where music and singing were. Hero of the royal operas manon in june, grigolo has quickly established himself as lyric tenor of the moment. To help personalize content, tailor and measure ads, and provide a safer experience, we use cookies. Vittorio grigolo received the european border breakers award for his first album as a solo artist in the hands of love polydor, the best tenor 2011 from opera magazine for his performance as des grieux at the royal opera house in london 2010 and the prestigious echo klassik newcomer of the year in 2011. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Vittorio grigolo s voice is often meltingly beautiful and always thrilling in the big moments.
Vittorios 2010 debut at londons royal opera house covent garden as des grieux in manon was described as the most sensational debut. Vittorio grigolo to release first album in 3 years opera wire. But after a long wait, one of the most popular tenors in the opera world will finally be releasing his first cd in years. It takes some promotional presumptuousness to name a debut classical album the italian tenor, but vittorio grigolo is a singer whose career has always generated considerable hype. Adobe portfolio opera tenor cantante music theatre hollywood broadway mina vanity fair italia. Grigolo purposely waited to record his first operatic solo album until he had something unique to communicate in the repertoire and has chosen arias representing the culture i come from. Grigolo has one of the healthiest and most versatile voices in opera, boasting a rare combination of power and beauty. Well, grigolo is preposterously charming, but probably quite a handful, too.
Music video by vittorio grigolo performing vittorio grigolo the italian tenor epk. Born in arezzo, italy, vittorio grigolo is the quintessential italian tenor. Vittorio grigolo was born in arezzo, tuscany and began his career in the choir of the sistine chapel. Vittorio grigolo biography, albums, streaming links. During a recent interview, the german soprano diana damrau and the italian tenor vittorio grigolo tried to describe the chemistry they have together onstage. Acknowledged by critics and public alike as the finest exponent of the italian tenor tradition in a generation, this album is one of the most eagerlyawaited releases of 2010. Buy a cd or vinyl record and get 90 days free amazon music unlimited. Vittorios 2010 debut at londons royal opera house covent garden as des grieux in manon was described as the most sensational debut to be. He began his vocal career 26 years ago as a soloist in the sistine chapel choir and at 39, he is considered one of the finest tenors of his generation. In an interview with italys vanity fair, the always outspoken tenor, vittorio grigolo, responded to journalist sara faillacis question, is sex important for you. Sony classical proudly announces the release of the debut recording on the label by the highlyacclaimed young tenor vittorio grigolo.
The current cd is an italian import and it does state in italian at the bottom of the listing that it is a compilation. When he was nine years old he accompanied his mother to have her eyes tested and, hearing someone singing from another room, he spontaneously began. Check out the italian tenor by vittorio grigolo on amazon music. Vittorio grigolo the italian tenor on tour youtube. By clicking or navigating the site, you agree to allow our collection. Vittorio sings arias from his album the italian tenor sony classical 2010 soprano. He is an actor, known for otello 2006, the metropolitan opera hd live 2006 and il trittico 2008. His bright, incisive tones modulate, soften and sweeten, yet the voice has a nondepartmentalised consistency, a supple and expressive instrument in grief and gaiety, tenderness and anger. Vittorio grigolo rehearsing faust for the royal opera by vittoriogrigolotenor.
His exceptional vocal and dramatic talents have been widely praised by the worlds press. Oct 17, 2010 i do many interviews, vittorio grigolo said. Heres an extract from an interview with italys io donna magazine which begins in a toy shop on the outskirts of milan where hes having problems with his mini helicopter. Vittorio grigolos new womens shoes and a song for hillary. Aug 18, 2010 music video by vittorio grigolo performing vittorio grigolo the italian tenor epk. Jul 03, 2015 in an interview with italys vanity fair, the always outspoken tenor, vittorio grigolo, responded to journalist sara faillacis question, is sex important for you.
The italian tenor music download by vittorio grigolo. The italian tenor made splashy, nearly backtoback operatic debuts in 2010, first at the royal opera and then at. Vittorio grigolo has a light tenor voice whom he now asserts is a full lyrical tenor. Getting to know the italian tenor vittorio grigolo video. Getty or does that screaming suggest a spoilt brat. At the age of he makes his debut in the role of the pastorello in tosca at the opera house in rome, conducted by mo. Jun, 2016 tenor vittorio grigolo singing at the berlin philharmonic hall credit. Vittorio grigolo is deserving of serious attention from anyone who cares about and loves the operatic tenor voice and beautiful, sensitive, tasteful, musical, technically solid, expansively expressiveas in read more bigheartedsinging. Opera star vittorio grigolo discusses his role in the mets les contes dhoffmann and the challenges of showing live opera in movie theaters.
Vittorio grigolo correctly vittorio grigolo, born february 19, 1977 is an italian operatic tenor. Opera star vittorio grigolo fired by metropolitan opera, royal. Vittorio grigolo, a prominent tenor, has been suspended. In an opera world continually searching for the next pavarotti, the young italian vittorio grigolo is a newfound treasure. Nicole scherzinger you are my miracle by xxesmercadixx. The italian tenor presents music from three giants of the lyric stage gaetano donizetti, giuseppe verdi, and giacomo puccini and combines famous arias. Colleagues support vittorio grigolo as he replies to being fired by the royal opera house and the met in a video to his fans, vittorio grigolo has put forward his version of the story of his alleged groping a colleague onstage while on tour with the royal opera. Jan 23, 2015 opera star vittorio grigolo discusses his role in the mets les contes dhoffmann and the challenges of showing live opera in movie theaters. Well, there are some tracks in this package that are suggestive of this mainly the verdi tracks. He was only, singing the shepherd in tosca, when he was hailed as pavarottino, and pavarotti himself proclaimed youre going to be number one. Whatever the meaning of the label the italian tenor, one thing is certain. Tenor vittorio grigolo singing at the berlin philharmonic hall credit. Grigolo s manager declined to comment to npr, citing the ros open investigation. He began his vocal career 26 years ago as a soloist in the sistine chapel choir and at 39, he.
Buy the italian tenor by vittorio grigolo from amazons classical music store. His bright, incisive tones modulate, soften and sweeten, yet the voice has a nondepartmentalised consistency, a supple and expressive instrument in. When he was nine years old he accompanied his mother to have her eyes tested and, hearing someone singing from another room. Vittorio grigolowas born in arezzo, tuscany and grew up in rome. Entitled verissimo, the tenor hinted at his new release on facebook in a video that featured him and bass danilo rigosa.
While no artist is normal and some are downright strange grigolo is something of an eccentric, both onstage just look at that marvellous baroque bowing he does and off. Listen free to vittorio grigolo in the hands of love tu sei, bedshaped cosi and more. Vittorio grigolo born in arezzo, italy on february 19, 1977 vittorio grigolo moves to rome where from an early age he performs as a soloist in the sistine chapel choir. Vittorio grigolo, gaetano donizetti, giacomo puccini. The italian tenor the italian tenor is the first sony music recording by the highlyacclaimed young tenor vittorio grigolo, acknowledged by critics and public alike as the finest exponent of the italian tenor traditionin a generation. Vittorio grigolo vittorio grigolo the italian tenor epk. Arrivederci is comprised of beloved arias and famous italian songs popularized by the great tenors, all sung in vittorios distinctive and passionate style. One of operas leading men, italian tenor vittorio grigolo, was dismissed thursday by two of the worlds most prestigious houses. Follow vittorio grigolos instagram account to see all 3 of their photos and videos. Vittorio grigolo was born on february 19, 1977 in arezzo, tuscany, italy. The action led to him being suspended from the royal opera and the.
He also seems to have an inner dashboard with multiple dials regulating volume, heat, contour and depth, which he plays with absolute confidence. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from vittorio grigolo. Those two albums from which selections are drawn are. Vittorio grigolo arrivederci roma 29,784 views 8 years ago enjoy the title track from vittorio s new album, arrivederci released on sony classical in september 2011 show less. The italian tenor by vittorio grigolo on amazon music.