tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22954063874004345792024-03-18T20:57:59.752+01:00Josep CarrerasBLOGLuvihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02493615025368864718noreply@blogger.comBlogger778125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295406387400434579.post-4540366814718151712022-07-29T15:45:00.003+02:002022-07-29T15:45:51.471+02:00Josep Carreras: “Singing makes me feel happy! When I go on stage I am amazed that I have been able to do it once again.”<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Josep</b> <b>Carreras</b> met the press at the <b>Josep Carreras Leukemia Research Institute </b>in<b> Badalona</b>, on occasion of his upcoming concert at the <b>Festival Castell de Peralada</b>. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf5-pyV3yK5-2dG7g3aedbtJrNhnGjGDwv_i46N_ksp1EDCXcm1HkIYCi3f4jjDnqVCfjwURl5QDyxc2ZgdEu0voRpfHu4b_mgrp6YXuQxPkXkcUB6TQ4D2Cd5YFl9frTaFsGGKpZoEZ2Ue-DmjwLxYI-cmNglCNTnn237YfZv5f1OHwwfBOXhLQWXVQ/s800/780_0008_6128691_04e5f8f9f29272dc95e3be2b7434e779.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="585" data-original-width="800" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf5-pyV3yK5-2dG7g3aedbtJrNhnGjGDwv_i46N_ksp1EDCXcm1HkIYCi3f4jjDnqVCfjwURl5QDyxc2ZgdEu0voRpfHu4b_mgrp6YXuQxPkXkcUB6TQ4D2Cd5YFl9frTaFsGGKpZoEZ2Ue-DmjwLxYI-cmNglCNTnn237YfZv5f1OHwwfBOXhLQWXVQ/w640-h468/780_0008_6128691_04e5f8f9f29272dc95e3be2b7434e779.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo credits: Festival Castell de Peralada (Published on El Punt Avui)</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;">Read the interviews:</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.elpuntavui.cat/cultura/article/19-cultura/2172228-carreras-cantar-em-fa-felic.html">http://www.elpuntavui.cat/</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.lavanguardia.com/cultura/20220727/8433859/josep-carreras-noche-especial-festival-peralada-tenor.html">https://www.lavanguardia.com</a> (Spanish)</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.elperiodico.cat/ca/oci-i-cultura/20220726/josep-carreras-torna-peralada-mai-vaig-pensar-seguiria-cantant-amb-75-anys-14166988?utm_source=rss-noticias&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=portada?utm_source=rss-noticias&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=portada">https://www.elperiodico.cat/</a> (for subscribers)</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.ara.cat/cultura/musica/josep-carreras-espero-leucemia-sigui-malaltia-curable-tots-casos_1_4446455.html?utm_campaign=echobox&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1658917870-1">https://www.ara.cat/</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">After 35 years he was diagnosed with leukaemia, the disease his <b>Foundation</b> has been fighting since then and he would like to be soon curable for good, he told the press he had tested positive for <b>Covid</b> and healed twice, luckily with no fever nor consequences.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">He made <b>his debut in Peralada in 1988</b>, with a special recital after recovering from leukaemia. After that, he sang there again in 2000, a concert with tenor <b>Jaume Aragall</b> and soprano <b>Isabel</b> <b>Rey</b>.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Next <b>August 3</b> he will perform once more with a kind repertoire he enjoys a lot, which includes Catalan and Neapolitan songs, and a special surprise he didn't reveal. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">During the concert, on which occasion he will be accompanied by soprano <b>Martina</b> <b>Zadro</b> and the <b>Orchestra of the Gran Teatre del Liceu</b> conducted by <b>David</b> <b>Giménez</b>, the Catalan living legend will be awarded with the <b>Medal of Honor of the Peralada Festival</b>. A double satisfaction, as such recognition comes from home and from one of the most prestigious festivals in Europe.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">After a 52-year professional career, <b>singing still makes him happy</b>. As he reported, he is both amazed and tense each time he has the chance to perform once again. </span><span style="text-align: left;">The sound of the orchestra gives you an adrenaline rush. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">For this reason, he</span><span style="text-align: left;"> hopes he can do it <b>a couple of years years more</b>, should both his physical and mental condition allow him to. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">As he explained, one thing is to perform near home like this time in Peralada) or Vila-Seca where he will perform in the concert hall which bears his name next October,) while travelling far away to perform as he mostly does is much more demanding. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">However, Carreras deeply believes in <b>discipline</b> and regularly <b>trains his voice three times a week</b>.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">For example, he has planned to perform with <b>Plácido Domingo</b> in <b>Tokyo</b> next <b>January</b> to pay tribute to their late collegue, <b>Luciano</b> <b>Pavarotti</b>.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Though there is no final date planned that, he would love the venue to be the <b>Arc de Triomf</b> in Barcelona, the very same of his comeback recital after his 11-month struggle with leukaemia. As recently confirmed, </span><span style="text-align: left;">he already got municipal support.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">There is no doubt that his career has been his life. Nevertheless, he regards</span><span style="text-align: left;"> his <b>Leukaemia Foundation</b> as something completely different. In fact, he explained that no</span><span style="text-align: left;"> opera house, orchestra, conductor, opera production can possibly fulfill you </span><span style="text-align: left;">as much as getting to know about a young kid healing thanks to treatment. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">In his own words, "</span><span style="text-align: left;">I went through hard times, as you can imagine, but for the result to be this (pointing to the institute) - this drive and determination to try to help patients who suffer from the same disease that I went through, is a real challenge for me".</span></p>Luvihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02493615025368864718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295406387400434579.post-27731765617630186652022-06-10T15:33:00.000+02:002022-06-10T15:33:02.139+02:00José Carreras International Singing Masterclass 2022 - 7th edition - at the Rossini Conservatory in Pesaro (3-8 October 2022)<div style="text-align: justify;">For the 7th time, <b>Josep</b> <b>Carreras</b> will offer his <b>International Opera Singing Masterclass</b>, open to singers of all ages and nationalities. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It will take place from <b>3-8 October 2022</b>, at the <b>State</b> <b>Conservatory</b> <b>of</b> <b>Music "G. Rossini"</b> in <b>Pesaro</b>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3s8ne2SOycZy0ddP7X2fkpb261NKJ4n2IuKWotb2YJMSQbxkJOfCJqzQfnaqL7nEYDSyu_x96fDtgwDGyZBNn1CKqYPhbcCUncJw4p8g1GAxhHIU_3wpax_K_C57d23VMBo0A_IRhbB73r7sry5eIox5FyaklMq82Mu5jsjr_v-YsRit0nkqSZACzcA/s1230/Jose-Carreras.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="692" data-original-width="1230" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3s8ne2SOycZy0ddP7X2fkpb261NKJ4n2IuKWotb2YJMSQbxkJOfCJqzQfnaqL7nEYDSyu_x96fDtgwDGyZBNn1CKqYPhbcCUncJw4p8g1GAxhHIU_3wpax_K_C57d23VMBo0A_IRhbB73r7sry5eIox5FyaklMq82Mu5jsjr_v-YsRit0nkqSZACzcA/w640-h360/Jose-Carreras.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><a href="https://www.conservatoriorossini.it/en/masterclass-carreras-2022/">https://www.conservatoriorossini.it/en/ </a></div><div><a href="https://www.conservatoriorossini.it/masterclass-carreras-2022/">https://www.conservatoriorossini.it/</a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The <b>application</b> (click on the link above to be redirected to the Conservatory's website and follow the application instructions) must be submitted by <b>10th September 2022</b>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The <b>admission</b> to the Masterclass will be notified by e-mail. <b>Not admitted students</b> will have the chance to attend the Masterclass as <b>auditors</b>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Masterclass <b>timetable</b>, except for changes related to organizational needs, will be as follows: from Monday 3 to Saturday 8 October from 10.00 to 13.00 and from 15.00 to 18.00. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Conservatory will make <b>pianists</b> available to the attending students, who will receive an attendance certificate at the end of the Masterclass. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On <b>Saturday 8 October</b> at 6.00 pm, the best students will be performing during the <b>final concert, which will be attended by </b>artistic directors, superintendents, and opera agents. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For further info please check: </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><a href="https://www.conservatoriorossini.it/en/masterclass-carreras-2022/">https://www.conservatoriorossini.it/en/ </a></div><div><a href="https://www.conservatoriorossini.it/masterclass-carreras-2022/">https://www.conservatoriorossini.it/</a></div></div>Luvihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02493615025368864718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295406387400434579.post-10815709434115147292022-01-04T16:53:00.003+01:002022-01-04T21:02:55.482+01:00Josep Carreras still triumphs in Verona with his "Gala di San Silvestro" at the Teatro Filarmonico<p style="text-align: justify;">The first post of 2022 is dedicated to <b>Josep Carreras' Gala Concert</b> at the <b>Teatro Filarmonico</b> in <b>Verona</b> on <b>New Year's Eve</b>. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The title of the event, <b>Gala di San Silvestro con José Carreras</b>, totally conveys the kind of privilege the city of Verona had, despite the incredibly hard times we are experiencing. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">After a two-year struggle against the Corona pandemic and all its limitations, the chance to end 2021 by admiring once again such a unique artist like <b>Josep Carreras</b> on stage actually gave us real hope for the future. A gift beyond words for all those who could attend. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Cecilia Gasdia</b>, <b>Artistic Director of the Arena di Verona Opera Festival</b>, had invited her friend and colleague to perform at the traditional Gala di San Silvestro when they met in <b>Viterbo</b> on the occasion of the <b>Premio Fausto Ricci</b> Opera Singing Competition, as she was part of the jury Josep Carreras presided. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">As reported on the program, <b>Carreras</b> made his <b>debut</b> at the <b>Teatro Filarmonico back</b> in 1976, and performed again in 1977 and 1998, not to mention all his memorable performances at the <b>Arena di Verona</b> since his debut in 1984. This concert marked his <b>comeback after 23 years</b>.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">On this occasion, the legendary tenor shared the stage with young sopranos <b>Karen Gardeazabal</b> and <b>Laura Esposito</b>, the latter replaced <b>Federica Vitali</b> at the last moment. <b>David Giménez</b> conducted the <b>Fondazione Arena di Verona Orchestra and Choir,</b> and the <b>A.Li.Ve, Children's Choir</b>. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZ6e_iiyGLhltW04aDkYJmcb7RLco9p1XSPwi7ViW14uOwz07JUUPq8_buboWA3vylGQS5alobSXZXggfKFJOHfJX7O86aY3YC8hSgAPAEq4d0x8ukPdPMEkrCuBXVJUgMZ697oVOuJnh-8m5WXZr1pvOxd2zBucyL0eS79kta3y0aMu2xfWYp6I-npg=s1074" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1074" data-original-width="859" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZ6e_iiyGLhltW04aDkYJmcb7RLco9p1XSPwi7ViW14uOwz07JUUPq8_buboWA3vylGQS5alobSXZXggfKFJOHfJX7O86aY3YC8hSgAPAEq4d0x8ukPdPMEkrCuBXVJUgMZ697oVOuJnh-8m5WXZr1pvOxd2zBucyL0eS79kta3y0aMu2xfWYp6I-npg=w512-h640" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Laura Esposito (Facebook)</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The evolution of the pandemic didn't dissuade <b>opera lovers</b> from welcoming back one of their most beloved artists to recall a <b>glorious time for opera</b> that definitely belongs to the past. A huge, compliant <b>queue outside the theatre</b> about an hour before the beginning. The <b>hall </b>was<b> almost full</b>, and the stage was beautifully decorated according to the Christmas spirit and organized with all due safety measures. <p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The <b>program</b> was extremely rich and varied. It mostly included <b>Opera</b>, <b>Operetta</b>, Spanish <b>Zarzuela</b>, <b>Neapolitan songs</b>, and <b>Christmas</b> <b>carols</b>. The concert structure originally consisted of two parts. Despite this, there was no intermission.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">VIDEO</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://tgverona.telenuovo.it/spettacoli/2022/01/02/palcoscenici-dinverno-riparte-la-campagna-carnet">verona.telenuovo.it/</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The <b>Ouverture</b> from <b>Die</b> <b>Fledermaus</b> marked the beginning of the last evening of 2021. Conducted by <b>Maestro David Giménez,</b> the <b>Orchestra of the Arena di Verona Foundation</b> played a beautiful version of it and immediately set the right atmosphere. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">When the <b>tenor</b> came in, he received an enthusiastic ovation and several bravos. The audience was overwhelmed by nostalgia and devotion, and <b>Josep Carreras</b> deeply shares these feelings each time he has the chance to perform back on stage, as he is well aware that the end is getting closer.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhl7LI0hUqkVbI_u1L6KIAjkHd-i2l6pSKhIYkjV2n1pzk4PAkKCou_1MyKc3-bM0PQ1v8gv9RKN94WmCiexhySsKhMl8vIsoIyeQSXmbIIarqP01VGbeXV3sYWNQW26GVe4kwWY-35W9I8pIJyIPdtbroEqVBAcsGl__N0dUsqc_qLCGDYRvAgfq5gEg=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhl7LI0hUqkVbI_u1L6KIAjkHd-i2l6pSKhIYkjV2n1pzk4PAkKCou_1MyKc3-bM0PQ1v8gv9RKN94WmCiexhySsKhMl8vIsoIyeQSXmbIIarqP01VGbeXV3sYWNQW26GVe4kwWY-35W9I8pIJyIPdtbroEqVBAcsGl__N0dUsqc_qLCGDYRvAgfq5gEg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blog Josep Carreras</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">He opened with traditional <b>Adeste Fideles</b>, accompanied by the children of the <b>A.Li.Ve Choir</b>. After that, he paid tribute to his homeland with<b> T'estimo</b> (Catalan version of<b> Jeg elsker Dig</b>) by <b>Edvard Grieg</b>, and <b>Les neus de les muntanyes</b> (<b>L'avi Castellet</b>, originally for baritone) from zarzuela <b>Cançó d'amor i de guerra</b>, where his <b>mezza voce</b> was really remarkable.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Since the very first pieces, the <b>75-year old tenor</b> actually impressed those who might have had some doubts about the current condition of his <b>voice</b>. Despite his age, he proved that the <b>beauty of his phrasing</b> is intact, and the <b>passion and sincerity of his singing</b> still touch our hearts like no other opera singer of today can possibly do. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPGI98mGMHlYuvtYMphmOU4H0PGH9cQT0DRgy9NB4138XU3nW_AEHzIZ7tfPhCnxPyatnUger9cdNADFYrC2V-cQswj_RcBohnSAd1jcikQ_IQ4EcTJjrNI_cfi9wAGVyiwP-E0EUacMoDJGyV-InyCvzptpu5-zT0Xda_wdwUxfLVGFUbxt3Wph70Qw=s3740" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2416" data-original-width="3740" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPGI98mGMHlYuvtYMphmOU4H0PGH9cQT0DRgy9NB4138XU3nW_AEHzIZ7tfPhCnxPyatnUger9cdNADFYrC2V-cQswj_RcBohnSAd1jcikQ_IQ4EcTJjrNI_cfi9wAGVyiwP-E0EUacMoDJGyV-InyCvzptpu5-zT0Xda_wdwUxfLVGFUbxt3Wph70Qw=w640-h414" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blog Josep Carreras</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">He continued with a song he enjoys singing a lot during the Christmas season, <b>The little drummer boy</b>, in a duet-version with <b>Karen Gardeazabal</b> and the <b>A.Li.Ve Choir</b>. </p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tUFY-3Haqq8" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><p style="text-align: justify;">After that, Carreras closed the first half with <b>The impossible dream</b> from <b>The Man of La Mancha</b> and paved the way for the most intense part of the concert. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwGRKskVINimMcrGklBy38yfnVXPfbMIcSJpPfyTvX4jl-LrAyNVxpbX84qOeIWfzijhEYxZdB3K56gvWu7yYljHs-rI1IC7Z6jfIbJeDDeZsE84_eflb4YU-rhNaZ5UWwHAMCISeHsmtbf86g0ErnfK42aSS6Q1t8RPGUVnKXgPh21srR4hvDCfVeQA=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwGRKskVINimMcrGklBy38yfnVXPfbMIcSJpPfyTvX4jl-LrAyNVxpbX84qOeIWfzijhEYxZdB3K56gvWu7yYljHs-rI1IC7Z6jfIbJeDDeZsE84_eflb4YU-rhNaZ5UWwHAMCISeHsmtbf86g0ErnfK42aSS6Q1t8RPGUVnKXgPh21srR4hvDCfVeQA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Blog Josep Carreras<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">In fact, with <b>Serenata sincera</b> and <b>El día que me quieras</b> we finally got to the very heart of the evening because of the beauty of their melodies and exquisite delicacy. In <b>Gardel</b>'s tango, the <b>Catalan tenor</b> even provided the Argentinian pronunciation of the lyrics, such a nice detail for those who could notice it. </div></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Then, he sang the famous duet from <b>Lehár</b>'s <b>The Merry Widow</b> with Italian soprano <b>Laura Esposito</b>, and inflame the audience with his <b>fortissimo</b> at the end. </p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gfLg7VRE3I4" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Josep</b> <b>Carreras</b> dedicated the last part of the program to one of his forte, <b>Neapolitan songs</b>. <b>Vurria</b>, <b>Passione,</b> and <b>Core</b> '<b>ngrato</b> were like a thunderous explosion of passion. In particular, <b>Vurria</b> and <b>Core 'ngrato</b> were extraordinary examples of the <b>variety of phrasing</b> an opera singer should aim to in order to guarantee a valuable interpretation. Hitting the note is not enough, you need to communicate feelings, and <b>Carreras</b> remains one of the very best at it. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Right before <b>the legendary tenor from Barcelona</b> overwhelmed his audience with his version of Core 'ngrato, the <b>Arena di Verona Foundation Orchestra</b> played <b>Šostakovič's Waltz no.2</b> under the baton of <b>David Giménez</b> who gave one more example of his communicative conducting style (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMb-TByG7TY">VIDEO</a>).</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Besides the already mentioned duet with Carreras, Mexican soprano <b>Karen Gardeazabal</b> mostly sang with Operetta and Zarzuela. More particularly, she started with <b>Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiß</b> from <b>Lehár</b>'s <b>Giuditta</b> and <b>Las carceleras</b> from <b>Chapí'</b>s <b>Las hijas del Zebedeo</b>, where she gave evidence of her <b>sensuality</b> and <b>charisma</b>. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The <b>richness of her voice</b> could be appreciated also in the duets with her Italian colleague; in the second part of the concert, they delighted the audience with the <b>Flower duet</b> from <b>Delibes</b>' <b>Lakmé</b>, <b>Viens Mallika... Dôme épais le jasmin</b>, originally for <b>mezzo-soprano </b>and<b> soprano</b>. She successfully sang the mezzo role.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">As mentioned above, <b>Laura Esposito</b> replaced <b>Federica Vitali</b> who was indisposed. Though she joined the stage in the first part to sing traditional <b>Kum Ba Yah</b> together with the Children, she definitely was more of a protagonist during the second half of the concert thanks to her <b>beautiful, bright timbre </b>and<b> musicality</b>. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikiYP_7CD_gWZTj4KfitXHM6IkEPa1QGVnUNtqd77zL_Muaj2tLNmsfl7tDBw3faXGzf6gdz3dyYYA3c1DfhE9ASaWTD158iQY3lO5du9HHNvlruCTYKG-9VRLVgzhXCJ_JvpWoPs2RAg5yV7t-KepOIkFCWR59DvFIX98amwpJ4dLJI-AHVx6zdXm3Q=s1009" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1009" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikiYP_7CD_gWZTj4KfitXHM6IkEPa1QGVnUNtqd77zL_Muaj2tLNmsfl7tDBw3faXGzf6gdz3dyYYA3c1DfhE9ASaWTD158iQY3lO5du9HHNvlruCTYKG-9VRLVgzhXCJ_JvpWoPs2RAg5yV7t-KepOIkFCWR59DvFIX98amwpJ4dLJI-AHVx6zdXm3Q=w640-h358" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Laura Esposito and Josep Carreras (YouTube)</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In addition to the already mentioned duets with <b>Karen Gardeazabal (Flower Duet) </b>and <b>Josep Carreras</b> (<b>Tace il labbro</b>), she sang <b>Vilja's aria</b>, also from <b>Lehár</b>'s <b>The Merry Widow</b>, accompanied by the <b>Fondazione Arena di Verona Choir. </b>offered. Her rendition was musically beautiful. Also, she is very young and has plenty of time and potential to refine interpretation as well.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">During the encores, she sang the famous <b>Barcarolle</b> from <b>Les Contes d'Hoffmann </b>with <b>Karen Gardeazabal. </b>Even though it should be performed by a <b>soprano</b> and <b>mezzo-soprano</b> like the <b>Flower</b> <b>Duet</b> from <b>Lakmé</b>, this one did not work so well as roles were reversed. <b>Esposito</b>'s voice sounded much more in the higher range. Nevertheless, she really did a good job for a last-minute replacement.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJO3ICjVDysTtVG0HhVfnI3FguVtxeEfvp2DtkTqChJrTFvrDTxHbmjdSktX60PNLp8HHZikwRfCrKhv4Fov2Z3_CklJJp-0JVA9UxgErFt_pEOFgnSwSWb4BEnhjcjoHQZ_1YunwBCkwrrFzD_S6O1ulZb1CYty1NEQy5yh8XnKasLzAguu0HkKURsw=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJO3ICjVDysTtVG0HhVfnI3FguVtxeEfvp2DtkTqChJrTFvrDTxHbmjdSktX60PNLp8HHZikwRfCrKhv4Fov2Z3_CklJJp-0JVA9UxgErFt_pEOFgnSwSWb4BEnhjcjoHQZ_1YunwBCkwrrFzD_S6O1ulZb1CYty1NEQy5yh8XnKasLzAguu0HkKURsw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David Giménez, Karen Gardeazabal, Josep Carreras and Laura Esposito<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>In addition to the official program, the artists offered <b>five encores </b>together with the<b> Arena Choir</b>. <p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Carreras sang <b>White Christmas</b> and <b>I'll be home for Christmas</b>, and later joined her partners on a joint version of <b>Stille Nacht</b> in three languages: Spanish, Italian, and German. However, the <b>Brindisi</b> from <b>La Traviata</b> was an absolute must less than two hours before <b>New Year</b>. This whipped the audience up into a frenzy of joy and excitement. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Once again, he triumphed at the Teatro Filarmonico, but most of all he brought us immense joy.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">People asked for more, but it was time for everyone to celebrate. <b>Happy New Year, dear Friends!</b></p>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wnj-h0tUIlY" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div>Luvihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02493615025368864718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295406387400434579.post-44721489203449422002021-10-12T13:41:00.004+02:002021-10-12T13:56:54.331+02:00José Carreras International Singing Masterclass at the Rossini Conservatory in Pesaro - VI edition<div style="text-align: justify;">Last week the <b>Rossini Conservatory of Music</b> in <b>Pesaro</b>, Italy, hosted the <b>6th edition</b> of the <b>José Carreras International Singing Masterclass</b>.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uhTe8kXCkdQ/YWVicjgg93I/AAAAAAAAJXQ/BzS9-Kf1UG8nDc1i4VstLKkDrjyaZJRCQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/244451681_270492105075878_6003733248382294142_n.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uhTe8kXCkdQ/YWVicjgg93I/AAAAAAAAJXQ/BzS9-Kf1UG8nDc1i4VstLKkDrjyaZJRCQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/244451681_270492105075878_6003733248382294142_n.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=270492101742545&set=a.247644100694012">Intercontact Srl (Facebook)</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>For the first time in early autumn, legendary tenor <b>Josep Carreras</b> spent a whole week nurturing young singers from different countries, listening to them daily and wisely advising in order to improve their technical and performing abilities, thanks to his 50-year experience and unique art.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since 2016, every year <b>Carreras exclusively chooses the Rossini Conservatory for his Masterclass</b> due to his professional relationship and close friendship with <b>Lorenzo Bavaj</b>, Piano professor of the Conservatory, and his pianist since 1989. Besides that, he does not like the word "Masterclass". According to him, it's too pompous, a fact that gives you a clue about his incredible humility.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;">For this 6th edition, which took place <b>from 4 to 9 October</b>, <b>25 singers</b> came to Pesaro from <b>Spain</b>, <b>China</b>, <b>Russia</b>, <b>Poland</b>, <b>Spain</b>, <b>Germany</b>, <b>Turkey, </b>and of course <b>Italy</b>. Furthermore, the class was completed by a few <b>internal students</b> of the Conservatory selected by a special commission chaired by director <b>Fabio Masini</b>. </div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">At the end of the course, Carreras and Bavaj selected the <b>11 most prepared students</b> for the <b>final concert</b>, which for the first time took place at the <b>Teatro Sperimentale</b> last <b>Saturday, 9 October, 6pm</b>.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Singers were composed of <b>5 sopranos</b>, <b>4 tenors</b>, <b>1</b> <b>baritone </b>and<b> 1 bass</b>. Each one, beautifully accompanied by pianists <b>Carolina Benedettini</b> and <b>Alessandro Uva,</b> sang the aria the maestros had suggested them among the three ones they had studied in depth during the classes. <br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The program included popular arias by <b>Donizetti</b>, <b>Rossini</b>, <b>Verdi</b>, <b>Bellini</b>, <b>Bizet</b> and <b>Borodin</b>. The general level of the performance appeared even higher in comparison to the previous editions.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tTN_8psUMcU" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">At the end of the concert, <b>Josep Carreras</b> joined the stage for his speech, upon invitation of the <b>Director of the Conservatory</b>, <b>Fabio Masini.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b>Warmly acclaimed, Josep Carreras expressed his <b>joy</b> for the opportunity he has had once again to spend a week with young students and feel their <b>love for opera</b>, still so vivid despite the hard times the whole world is experiencing. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zpi7G8So3JQ/YWVyT1iyCRI/AAAAAAAAJXg/wtO5hNVKwIknmfKyqRq-YF1gQ1HRSS2vACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20211009_192146.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1299" data-original-width="2048" height="406" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zpi7G8So3JQ/YWVyT1iyCRI/AAAAAAAAJXg/wtO5hNVKwIknmfKyqRq-YF1gQ1HRSS2vACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h406/IMG_20211009_192146.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As he said, he really hopes for <b>further occasions to come to hold this "course"</b> in such a special and familiar setting which is the <b>Rossini Conservatory</b>, in which everyone is respectful to each others. He defines his hope as egoistic, as he said that he is the one who enjoys it most. A real gift he has received by the Conservatory, Lorenzo Bavaj, his family and his friends for six years.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">According to him, what the Rossini Conservatory offers is not only a real <b>pride both in Italy and abroad</b>, but also says it all about how people from Pesaro are.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After that he was joined by <b>Lorenzo Bavaj</b> and they handed over the attending certificate to all students, one by one. Josep Carreras was asked to sing, and he generously accepted. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">As he was going to sing two Neapolitan songs, he referred to something he had said also during the live interview he offered that very morning to <a href="https://www.raiplay.it/video/2021/10/UnoMattina-in-famiglia-609cebd3-4978-4e26-af9f-545e96e51201.html">TV program Uno Mattina (Rai1)</a> (approx. 0:48), about his passion for Neapolitan songs. "The great tenors from the past used to sing them, and I join them due to my age, but I am not a great tenor, I just love them so much... and I hope you will appreciate". </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Accompanied on piano by Lorenzo Bavaj and devotedly surrounded by his students, Carreras chose as extra encores <b>Passione</b> and <b>Dicitencello</b> <b>vuje</b>, both rewarded with thunderous ovations and bravos.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6iipzKEbTzU/YWVyT5SZ6mI/AAAAAAAAJXY/zc0OxQerlzIpOUGSjm0TzttkugauG5FwQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/IMG_20211009_193750_5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6iipzKEbTzU/YWVyT5SZ6mI/AAAAAAAAJXY/zc0OxQerlzIpOUGSjm0TzttkugauG5FwQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/IMG_20211009_193750_5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IN1zg804K7Q/YWVyTwfqKLI/AAAAAAAAJXc/OTtUdXszu2UnMFKQZLAUOTOe5nS30EHPgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/IMG_20211009_193758_3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IN1zg804K7Q/YWVyTwfqKLI/AAAAAAAAJXc/OTtUdXszu2UnMFKQZLAUOTOe5nS30EHPgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/IMG_20211009_193758_3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div>The<b> President of the Conservatory</b>, <b>Salvatore Giordano</b>,<b> </b>who had honored him with a <a href="https://youtu.be/cY-6AM6ngHU">special introduction</a> right before the beginning of the concert, gave him a<b> gift</b> as a sign of gratitude from the Rossini's Conservatory at the end. Carreras warmly greeted and congratulated all his students once again.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eP77xBp7Rn0" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"Maestro, I just want to thank you once again... you have taught me so much. I will treasure this experience forever, and will always remember you, thank you!"- this is what one of his students privately told him after the concert. May the future generations of singers really learn from his art and attitude.</div>Luvihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02493615025368864718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295406387400434579.post-25646887136307299452021-09-19T18:57:00.009+02:002021-10-07T11:25:18.177+02:00ADIÓS JOSÉ - Josep Carreras' emotional Abschiedsgala at the Wiener Staatsoper<div style="text-align: justify;">The highlight of the year. This would be the usual label to define a huge event such as <b>Josep Carreras' Farewell Gala</b> at the <b>Wiener Staatsoper</b>, which was celebrated last Tuesday, <b>14 September</b>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">However, as we all know, we are not living in a normal situation at all. So, the chance to attend Josep Carreras' final performance at the <b>Vienna State Opera</b>, a stage he has stepped over 140 times in his career (the first one back in 1974), is much more than a privilege. It's a miracle.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x35cSy-CuSE/YUdpEXofSLI/AAAAAAAAJWw/nP2Tj_EtMLUbjTJW-Z340f7yXlzERTQTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/AbschiedsgalaJosCarreras_D5A2143_BAVAJ_CARRERAS_1631711484868671.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1600" height="384" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x35cSy-CuSE/YUdpEXofSLI/AAAAAAAAJWw/nP2Tj_EtMLUbjTJW-Z340f7yXlzERTQTwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h384/AbschiedsgalaJosCarreras_D5A2143_BAVAJ_CARRERAS_1631711484868671.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span face=""Open Sans", Verdana, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #848280; font-size: 12px;">Wiener Statsoper / Michael Pöhn</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The <b>José Carreras Abschiedsgala</b> consisted in a <b>charity</b> recital in support of <b>CAPE 10</b>. The legendary tenor performed with his pianist, <b>Maestro Lorenzo Bavaj</b>, and the <b>Kallisto Quartet</b>. As special guests, mezzo-soprano <b>Elīna Garanča</b>, soprano <b>Johanna Wallroth</b> and baritone <b>Michael Arivony</b>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A few days before, <b>Josep Carreras</b> met the <b>press</b> at the <b>Chopard</b> <b>Boutique</b> and explained his feelings with regards to his farewell at the "<b>Haus am Ring</b>". In particular, he confessed that he was very nervous but excited as well, as it was going to be a sad moment but a real challenge and a privilege at the same time. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">He also confirmed that, in spite of being his final performance at the Wiener Staatsoper, <b>it does not mean that he is not singing again in other Austrian venues</b>, especially for charity.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0XSHtHy0ER8/YUdq-IyHAWI/AAAAAAAAJXA/HbkN9FxV9xImTB1opfBoLt9fSqqBGGDDACLcBGAsYHQ/s1000/ATI09454.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="667" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0XSHtHy0ER8/YUdq-IyHAWI/AAAAAAAAJXA/HbkN9FxV9xImTB1opfBoLt9fSqqBGGDDACLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/ATI09454.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">PRESS AND PHOTOS</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://andreastischler.com/19018/Jose+Carreras+Pressetermin.html">https://andreastischler.com/</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://listindiario.com/entretenimiento/2021/09/11/687737/jose-carreras-con-mas-de-50-anos-de-carrera-se-acerca-su-jubilacion">https://listindiario.com/</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://wien.orf.at/stories/3121433/?fr=operanews">https://wien.orf.at/</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">VIDEO</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://tvthek.orf.at/profile/Seitenblicke/4790197/Seitenblicke/14105347/Jose-Carreras-nimmt-Abschied/14996025?meta=suggestion&query=jose&pos=1">https://tvthek.orf.at/</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><a href="https://twitter.com/i/status/1437855191777349646">ADIÓS JOSÉ</a></b>, said the neon sign on the facade of the building while the audience was filling the hall to say goodbye and show gratitude to one of their most admired artists who wrote some of the most memorable pages of the Wiener Staatsoper's history. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The event was already <b>sold out</b> a few hours after the ticket sale started.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Despite everyone was wearing face masks, you could breathe an <b>incredible atmosphere</b> from the very moment you arrived in front of the main entrance. We all knew that we were going to live an unforgettable experience.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">PRESS</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://onlinemerker.com/285365-2/">https://onlinemerker.com/</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://wien.orf.at/stories/3121433/">https://wien.orf.at/</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">VIDEOS</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://tvthek.orf.at/profile/Seitenblicke/4790197/Seitenblicke/14105667?fbclid=IwAR2NlU9E9lnkuVKTwT4JMpifbBbIs8D8_JHat0mb7T1GX44pKAqbUQ2OMqc">https://tvthek.orf.at/profile/Seitenblicke/</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://tvthek.orf.at/profile/Wien-heute/70018/Wien-heute/14105725/Carreras-verabschiedet-sich-von-Staatsoper/14997719?fbclid=IwAR1l_IdlqoYjkEqv0v2tPG425_L_CrP1qHzneX_zUsKPFykS0u11pBdjnUo">https://tvthek.orf.at/profile/Wien-heute/</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://tvthek.orf.at/profile/ZIB-1/1203/ZIB-1/14105664/Jose-Carreras-feiert-Abschied-in-Staatsoper/14997780?fbclid=IwAR2NlU9E9lnkuVKTwT4JMpifbBbIs8D8_JHat0mb7T1GX44pKAqbUQ2OMqc">https://tvthek.orf.at/profile/ZIB-1/1203/ZIB-1/</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Once the hall was completely full, the Gala was opened by the <b>Director of the Wiener Staatsoper</b>, <b>Bogdan</b> <b>Roščić</b>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">During his laudatory speech, he recalled some of the most remarkable moments of the <b>47-year love story</b> between Carreras and the <b>Vienna State Opera</b>. From his <b>debut</b> as the <b>Duke of Mantua</b> of <b>Rigoletto</b>, later as <b>Cavaradossi</b> of <b>Tosca</b> and <b>Rodolfo</b> of <b>La</b> <b>Bohème</b>, or <b>Adorno</b> of <b>Simon</b> <b>Boccanegra</b> in 1983, <b>Calaf</b> of <b>Turandot</b>, <b>Don</b> <b>José</b> of <b>Carmen</b>... a total amount of <b>21 opera roles</b> and over <b>140 night performances</b>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A few video excerpts like the stunning<b> finale from Carmen</b> (with <b>Agnes</b> <b>Baltsa</b>, 1990), <b>Nessun Dorma</b> from <b>Turandot</b>, and the rare audio recording of <b>O Soave Fanciulla</b> from <b>La Bohème</b>. The latter is taken from a live performance with <b>Mirella</b> <b>Freni</b> as <b>Mimì</b> under the baton of <b>Herbert</b> <b>von</b> <b>Karajan</b>, in which he was rewarded by the audience with a <b>40-minute ovation</b>, something that doesn't happen anymore. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Director could not avoid mentioning the exceptional <b>Vienna Comeback recital</b>, <b>Carreras</b> was invited to offer at the <b>Wiener Staatsoper</b> right after his <b>recovery</b> from <b>leukaemia</b>, on 1<b>6 September 1988</b>. Thirty-three years before.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nBSHlC7Jb68" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After each excerpt, the audience responded with huge ovations, but in the very moment the <b>74-year old tenor</b> arrived on stage, the Opera House burned with passionate devotion. A long, thunderous <b>ovation</b> and a shower of <b>bravos</b> welcomed Carreras, accompanied by <b>Lorenzo Bavaj</b>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The recital, which consisted of one single part without intermission, <b>will be broadcast by ORF III next Sunday, 3 October</b>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Josep Carreras</b> opened his farewell gala recital with two solo pieces by Tosti, <b>L'Ultima Canzone</b> and <b>Sogno</b>, which allowed him to warm up and defuse his initial tension. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">He continued with <b>Vurria</b> and <b>T'Estimo</b>, the latter <b>in his mother tongue</b> and his intention to make his very best vas very clear. After each piece, the celebrated tenor was overwhelmed by applause. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>En Aranjuez, con tu amor </b>deserves a special mention, beautifully arranged with strings and piano and crowned by an incredible, intense interpretation. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The rest of the program fas focused on <b>Neapolitan songs</b>, <b>Serenata</b> <b>Sincera</b>, <b>Dicitencello</b> <b>Vuje</b>, and <b>Passione</b>, which once more gave evidence of the <b>intact beauty</b> of his <b>phrasing</b> and <b>musicality</b>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">He managed to turn each obstacle into strong points with his experience, combining exquisite delicacy and power, <b>mezza</b> <b>voce</b> and <b>full</b> <b>voice</b>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">No matter how many times you have listened to the same piece, his renditions are never flat and never the same. He always provides them with <b>new expressive details</b>, with a <b>new aura of beauty</b>... and this is what a great artist is all about.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As previously mentioned, Carreras was joined by other guest artists. Soprano <b>Johanna Wallroth</b> and baritone <b>Michael Arivony</b> performed quite early, at first with a solo piece (one the one side, <b>O mio babbino caro</b> from <b>Puccini</b>'s <b>Gianni Schicchi</b>, and <b>Ständchen</b> by <b>Schubert</b> on the other) and soon after in the Pamina - Papageno duet from <b>Die Zauberflöte</b> (<b>Bei Männern welche Liebe fühlen</b>). </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The <b>Kallisto Quartet</b> had a couple of solo performances as well, <b>Crisantemi</b> by <b>Puccini</b> and <b>Die Mozartisten</b>, a waltzer by <b>Josef Lanner</b>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">However, the audience was waiting for special guest <b>Elīna Garanča</b> on stage. The great mezzo-soprano was warmly welcomed and sang a solo version of <b>Musica Proibita</b> and later joined <b>Josep</b> <b>Carreras</b> in a couple of duets, <b>Je te veux</b> and an emotional <b>Non ti scordar di me</b>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was the very first time <b>Carreras</b> and <b>Garanča</b> performed together. This really made the difference, a real privilege for us all to see such great singers together.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Josep</b> <b>Carreras</b> closed the official program with one of his forte, <b>Core 'ngrato</b>, and with such a stunning finale the audience went crazy and started a never-ending sequence of <b>standing ovations</b>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">They really couldn't stop until the celebrated tenor didn't come back on stage, and this happened about a <b>dozen times</b>. This make way for <b>six encores</b>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the first two, <b>Vierno</b> and <b>'A Vucchella</b>, <b>Carreras</b> was joined by <b>Elīna</b> <b>Garanča,</b> <b>Johanna</b> <b>Wallroth</b> and <b>Michael</b> <b>Arivony</b> and the four sang together <b>Torna a Surriento</b>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Later, Director <b>Bogdan Roščić</b> came back on stage to honour <b>Josep Carreras</b> with the <b>original poster</b> of the performance of <b>La Bohème (1977)</b> he had mentioned during his introductory speech.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b6WfEJT-acg/YUdnV2h64FI/AAAAAAAAJWg/5u_vKTeUmxAUAz2Rg4Ai7DoYgz6oNfj9wCLcBGAsYHQ/s690/CARRERAS2-e1631707689542.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="528" data-original-width="690" height="490" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b6WfEJT-acg/YUdnV2h64FI/AAAAAAAAJWg/5u_vKTeUmxAUAz2Rg4Ai7DoYgz6oNfj9wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h490/CARRERAS2-e1631707689542.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span face=""Open Sans", Verdana, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #848280; font-size: 12px;">Wiener Statsoper / Michael Pöhn</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Three encores more followed, <b>Tu ca nun chiagne</b>, <b>Me so 'mbriacato 'e sole</b> and, the grand finale, <b>Granada</b> which made the hall burst with excitement. <b> </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Carreras was completely devoted to his audience, possibly like never before as he knew that ot was to be the last time.<b> </b>And the Viennese audience, renowned to be one of those with best knowledge and greatest respect towards the artist, clearly felt the responsibility to reward him for a 47-year dream. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On the screen behind the stage, one of the most important houses of his life said to him <b>Adieu und Danke!</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LaBAZ5YE8I8" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the recital, a private dinner took place inside the opera house during which <b>Josep Carreras</b> was honoured with the <b>Goldener Rathausmann</b>, the<i> Golden City Hall Man</i>, by the Mayor of Vienna, <b>Michael Ludwig</b>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-prZEC0wEV0o/YUdonbkXEFI/AAAAAAAAJWo/0uGYazy3S1cTu66HEg6Us8N_mvACblvEwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/E_UwH2hWEAEIN5z.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-prZEC0wEV0o/YUdonbkXEFI/AAAAAAAAJWo/0uGYazy3S1cTu66HEg6Us8N_mvACblvEwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/E_UwH2hWEAEIN5z.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://twitter.com/BgmLudwig/status/1438108572831952900/photo/1">Photo: Michael Ludwig (Twitter)</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When Carreras came out, he told the press that he regretted it was the end, but that he couldn't be happier at the same time. With reference with her first time on stage with him, <b>Elīna Garanča</b> said that touching the legend was really special, and that she will treasure that moment for ever.</div>Luvihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02493615025368864718noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295406387400434579.post-43856123833364537662021-09-07T19:07:00.003+02:002021-09-08T11:27:39.925+02:00Josep Carreras back on stage: a huge success in Oradea (Romania)<p style="text-align: justify;">This was definitely a "Save the date" kind of event. After almost a two-year stop due to the pandemic, our beloved tenor <b>Josep Carreras</b> went on stage again. He offered an open air concert at <b>Piața Unirii</b> in <b>Oradea</b>, Romania. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">At first, <b>2.000 seats</b> were available but the event went immediately sold-out, so <b>500 extra seats</b> were added. Despite that, <b>over 1.000 standing people</b> watched nearby what has been referred to as "an impossible dream", a legend like Josep Carreras performing in Oradea. The dream eventually came true.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h4LzuZS3wjU/YTeZp0XEaeI/AAAAAAAAJWU/gVfzMYG_jhc3fjdMUyuOnnNKz3Ksi1jzwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/241171438_363357042122135_8185805067894743021_n.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h4LzuZS3wjU/YTeZp0XEaeI/AAAAAAAAJWU/gVfzMYG_jhc3fjdMUyuOnnNKz3Ksi1jzwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/241171438_363357042122135_8185805067894743021_n.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo: Aiurelian Miu</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Carreras</b> shared the stage with a young Romanian soprano, born and raised in Chicago, <b>Laura Bretan</b>, and Maestro <b>David Giménez</b> conducted the <b>Oradea State Philarmonic</b>.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">PRESS AND PHOTOS</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.agerpres.ro/cultura/2021/09/07/tenorul-jos-carreras-si-soprana-laura-bretan-concert-extraordinar-in-piata-unirii-din-oradea--775046">https://www.agerpres.ro</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.ebihoreanul.ro/stiri/visul-imposibil-cateva-mii-de-oradeni-l-au-ascultat-live-pe-jose-carreras-in-piata-unirii-foto-166050.html">https://www.ebihoreanul.ro</a> (VIDEO)</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.bihon.ro/stirile-judetului-bihor/o-seara-de-neuitat-concertul-tenorului-jose-carreras-si-al-sopranei-laura-bretan-3803045/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=hiraggregator">https://www.bihon.ro/</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.rfi.ro/muzica-137522-jose-carreras-succes-fulminant-oradea#.YTco8nscxaQ.twitter">https://www.rfi.ro/</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.libertatea.ro/stiri/celebrul-tenor-jose-carreras-a-sustinut-un-concert-la-oradea-in-fata-a-mii-de-oameni-cu-patru-bis-uri-3723841?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=libertatea-page-post&utm_content=dlvritapp">https://www.libertatea.ro</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://okmagazine.ro/foto-seara-fantastica-pentru-tanara-soprana-laura-bretan-alaturi-de-jose-carreras-la-oradea/a20386353">https://okmagazine.ro/</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">A few days before the concert, a <b>press conference</b> took place right after the tenor landed at the airport. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">First of all, he expressed his <b>happiness about performing again</b>, as the last 20 months have been very difficult to him. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">When he was asked about <b>the secret of his vitality,</b> he confessed that it is his <b>passion for his profession</b>: "In every profession, the most important thing is the love for what you do, and certainly - excuse me, but the profession of the singer is the most beautiful in the world. No matter how old you are or how hard times are, as now... as long as you have passion and enthusiasm, you are determined to do your best and that brings you joy" said Josep Carreras.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">As he told the press, <b>he really enjoys performing in Romania</b>. He did it several times but never before in Oradea, so this is particularly <b>challenging</b> to him. He said he expected a <b>warm, educated audience</b> who loves <b>culture</b>, hoping to <b>bring joy to people</b>. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">After that, in September he will also sing in <b>Vienna</b>, <b>Seville</b>, probably <b>Glasgow</b>. In October, he will spend two weeks in <b>Italy</b> on occasion of his <b>masterclass</b> in <b>Pesaro</b> and his role as President of the Jury for the <b>Premio Fausto Ricci Singing Contest </b>in <b>Viterbo</b>, then he will sing a few recitals with <b>Lorenzo Bavaj </b>in Japan. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">During the press conference, he also stressed the <b>importance of supporting younger artists</b>: "It is my duty and that of artists of my generation to protect young musicians, and to try to give them the best advice, from our experience". </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">PRESS AND PHOTOS</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.ebihoreanul.ro/stiri/tenorul-jose-carreras-despre-concertul-de-la-oradea-ma-astept-la-un-public-educat-si-cald-166008.html">https://www.ebihoreanul.ro</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://stiriletransilvaniei.ro/2021/09/05/jose-carreras-la-oradea-aveti-un-public-educat/">https://stiriletransilvaniei.ro/</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">VIDEO</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PrimariaOradea/videos/217358077033812">https://www.facebook.com/PrimariaOradea/</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The <b>concert</b> lasted about one hour and 40 minutes, which included the official program and <b>4 encores</b>. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The tenor sang solo pieces from his varied repertoire, including <i>L'Ultima Canzone</i>, <i>Pecché</i>, <i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwMuchVlzlg">Serenata Sincera</a></i>, <i>The Impossible Dream</i>, <i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBg-qXCmUFo">Vurria</a></i>, <i>Musica Proibita</i>, and <i>Passione</i>. He was also joined by <b>Laura Bretan</b>, who also sang a few solo songs and arias, for some <b>duets</b>, such as <i>Moon River</i> and <i>Non ti scordar di me</i>.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UuOQrqBfpK0" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fZ7c0Xk_3OY" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The <b>four encores</b> were <i>Chitarra</i> <i>Romana</i> and <i>Granada</i> as far from the tenor's side, <i>O mio babbino caro</i> and duet <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw3MK6DcpMA"><i>Amigos para siempre</i></a>. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">After the concert, Laura Bretan used the very title of <b>Lloyd Webber</b>'s piece to describe the connection she immediately felt performing with Carreras. In particular, she said he was very welcoming and open towards her, and that she is very grateful for such honor and for the warm support she received from him. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Even the press mentioned the admiration, emotion and joy the 19-year soprano was looking at him with, while Carreras supported her with a discrete, protective instinct.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9oAymjez6bw/YTdnhMsMcyI/AAAAAAAAJWI/bnlWpcmJUT4bk73Mq7uErd9_2_dhzECrQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/240487120_399264928222237_3359678793456505916_n.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9oAymjez6bw/YTdnhMsMcyI/AAAAAAAAJWI/bnlWpcmJUT4bk73Mq7uErd9_2_dhzECrQCLcBGAsYHQ/w360-h640/240487120_399264928222237_3359678793456505916_n.jpeg" title="Photo: Laura Bretan - Facebook" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo: Laura Bretan - Facebook</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">At the end of the concert, both singers and the conductor, <b>David Giménez</b>, pointed at the <b>Oradea State Philarmonic</b> as a well-deserved recognition for their excellent performance. Under Giménez's baton, they played <i>The Arlesienne Suite. Farandole</i> by <b>Georges Bizet</b>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA9MJ4S--0w"><i>Waltz no. 2</i></a> by <b>Dmitri Shostakovich</b>, and the <i>Intermezzo</i> from <b>Jiménez</b>'s <i>La boda de Luis Alonso</i>.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rUiUz0ne3Nw/YTdnhBVfF-I/AAAAAAAAJWE/VqDhX0spwNQsTS17qoz7mzgAl8K-rRRFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s740/oradea.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="510" data-original-width="740" height="442" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rUiUz0ne3Nw/YTdnhBVfF-I/AAAAAAAAJWE/VqDhX0spwNQsTS17qoz7mzgAl8K-rRRFgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h442/oradea.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo: Laura Bretan - Facebook</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>Luvihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02493615025368864718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295406387400434579.post-38396295394800176832021-01-01T17:56:00.003+01:002021-10-12T15:41:15.816+02:006th edition of the José Carreras International Singing Masterclass (Pesaro, Rossini Conservatory, 4-9 October 2021)<p style="text-align: justify;">The <b>State Conservatory of Music "G. Rossini"</b>, <b>Pesaro</b>, will be hosting the 6th edition of the <b>International opera singing masterclass</b> held by Maestro <b>Josep Carreras.</b> The Masterclass, which is open to singers of all ages and nationalities, will take place in <strike>May, 10 – 15, 2021</strike>.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">UPDATE:</span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Postponement to 4-9 October 2021</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y-RGAaKQK9M/X-9NCqWX6oI/AAAAAAAAJOI/GxAKvkwu4kkVkBuhL24iQ99v8dYX6lQTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1722/Schermata%2B2021-01-01%2Balle%2B17.16.26.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="736" data-original-width="1722" height="274" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y-RGAaKQK9M/X-9NCqWX6oI/AAAAAAAAJOI/GxAKvkwu4kkVkBuhL24iQ99v8dYX6lQTwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h274/Schermata%2B2021-01-01%2Balle%2B17.16.26.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><a href="https://www.conservatoriorossini.it/en/masterclass-carreras-2021/">https://www.conservatoriorossini.it/en/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.conservatoriorossini.it/masterclass-carreras-2021/">https://www.conservatoriorossini.it/</a></p><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: justify;">The <b>application</b> (click on the link above to be redirected to the Conservatory's website and follow the application instructions) must be submitted by <strike>10th April</strike> <b>4th September 2021</b>. Applicants need to specify their vocal register and list the pieces to be perfected during the Masterclass.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The admission is subject to an artistic commission composed by Maestros Josep Carreras, Lorenzo Bavaj, and Fabio Masini, new Director of the Rossini Conservatory, on the basis of a 5-minute video recording of an aria or a part of it. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The videos shall be sent to the following contacts via WhatsApp 335 53 33 771 or e-mail: bavajlorenzo@gmail.com within <strike>10 April</strike> <b>4 September 2021</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The <b>admission</b> to the Masterclass will be notified by e-mail. All students not admitted will be able to attend the Masterclass as auditors. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Masterclass timetable, except for changes related to organizational needs, will be as follows: from <strike>Monday 10 to Saturday 15 May</strike> <b>Monday 4th to Saturday 9th October from 10.00 to 13.00 and from 15.00 to 18.00</b>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Rossini Conservatory will make the collaborating pianists available to the attending students, who will receive an attendance certificate at the end of the Masterclass. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On <b>Saturday</b> <strike>15th May </strike> <b>9 October at 6.00 pm</b>, a final concert will be held at the <b>Teatro Rossini</b>, with the participation of the best students. Artistic directors, superintendents, and operatic agents will be present at the concert.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For further info please check:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.conservatoriorossini.it/en/masterclass-carreras-2021/">https://www.conservatoriorossini.it/en/</a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.conservatoriorossini.it/masterclass-carreras-2021/">https://www.conservatoriorossini.it/</a></p></div>Luvihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02493615025368864718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295406387400434579.post-66602649018902369512020-12-11T14:43:00.003+01:002020-12-11T14:43:39.973+01:00The 26. José Carreras Gala raised over 3,6 million Euros for the fight against leukaemia<p style="text-align: justify;">The pandemic doesn't stop the joint fight against leukaemia in Germany. Last night, the <b>26th edition of the José Carreras Gala</b> took place in <b>Leipzig</b> and, even in such hard times, an amount of over <b>3,6 million Euros</b> has been raised.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kNnYRiaP2ZI/X9N1Yz1acNI/AAAAAAAAJNk/fBx3Jix3S44cfrUgVVch1fsVLaCHOHoTgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Schermata%2B2020-12-11%2Balle%2B14.31.27.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1081" data-original-width="2048" height="338" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kNnYRiaP2ZI/X9N1Yz1acNI/AAAAAAAAJNk/fBx3Jix3S44cfrUgVVch1fsVLaCHOHoTgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h338/Schermata%2B2020-12-11%2Balle%2B14.31.27.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.carreras-stiftung.de/26-jose-carreras-gala/">https://www.carreras-stiftung.de</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p style="text-align: justify;">An incredible achievement despite the conditions in which what is regarded as Germany's most emotional benefit event and the most important TV highlight on the subject of leukemia had been forced to in this particular year. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">As last year, the Gala has been broadcast live by MDR from 8:15pm local time. The Moderators were <b>Mareile Höppner</b> and <b>Sven Lorig</b>. However, due to the pandemic restrictions no audience was there, and most of all the leukaemia survivor this Gala is named after was not there. In fact, <b>Josep Carreras</b> attended and moderated the Gala through a live <b>broadcasting from Barcelona</b> through the whole duration of the show. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e1WDOINYGqI/X9NuAx49onI/AAAAAAAAJLw/xaZE8vQZJZoIs85m_8xMbrpwxpgNd2hTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Schermata%2B2020-12-10%2Balle%2B23.30.03.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e1WDOINYGqI/X9NuAx49onI/AAAAAAAAJLw/xaZE8vQZJZoIs85m_8xMbrpwxpgNd2hTwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/Schermata%2B2020-12-10%2Balle%2B23.30.03.png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">A part from him, other guest artists could not attend for the same reasons, like <b>Chris de Burgh</b> who participate with a video message as other artists did including <b>Andrea Bocelli</b>. </p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #191919; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3RsfvOfKTg" target="_blank">Jeanette Biedermann</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; text-align: left;">, </span><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #191919; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STLB2ryNjmc" target="_blank">Howard Carpendale</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; text-align: left;">, </span><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #191919; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xMrfO8Wuec" target="_blank">Beatrice Egli</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; text-align: left;">, </span><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #191919; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTQNGgVEuyE" target="_blank">David Garrett</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; text-align: left;">, </span><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #191919; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;">LEA</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; text-align: left;">, </span><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #191919; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_Stw0cJkGM" target="_blank">Amy MacDonald</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; text-align: left;">, </span><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #191919; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;">Kerstin Ott</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; text-align: left;">, </span><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #191919; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;">Max Raabe</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; text-align: left;">, </span><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #191919; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;">Sasha</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; text-align: left;">, </span><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #191919; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;">Rolando Villazón</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; text-align: left;"> and </span><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #191919; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du6cH-5aObI" target="_blank">Stefan Zauner</a>.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #191919; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #191919; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;">PHOTOS:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #191919; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="goog_1159027093"><br /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #191919; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://gettyimages.it/immagine/jose-carreras?events=775598692&family=editorial&phrase=jose%20carreras&recency=last30days&sort=newest#license">gettyimages.it/</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Besides the artistic side, much room has been dedicated to patients who have been struggling against leukemia, mostly kids and some adults too. Each of them proved to be a real model for the way he or she are facing such a hard fight against this disease. Speaking about little children, a very special mention for their parents is well deserved. These stories makes you see life from a new perspective.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Despite each story has been treated with extreme delicacy and humanity, as usual, I am totally sure that everyone missed <b>Josep Carreras</b> a lot, especially his visits to such patients. No matter how humble and human he is, as a viewer you used to look at him like a super hero as soon as he appeared on the screen to join each patient and give them confort and hope. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If we missed this so much, he must have missed it even more. God knows how much he must have felt sorry and sad for this situation. It was so evident from the expression of his face, but he moderated his Gala with total commitment and dedication for over 3 hours until the end.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-spSACHylLAo/X9Numq43C_I/AAAAAAAAJMQ/4rYsuaLPva41u_NOYyYiE7LYMPKPVDymACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Schermata%2B2020-12-10%2Balle%2B20.19.11.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-spSACHylLAo/X9Numq43C_I/AAAAAAAAJMQ/4rYsuaLPva41u_NOYyYiE7LYMPKPVDymACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/Schermata%2B2020-12-10%2Balle%2B20.19.11.png" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yFVHGgZbHyQ/X9Nuv5oBpLI/AAAAAAAAJMw/n0a0LfwtCiM3qBDyQBp_9HtJCn59vq9BgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Schermata%2B2020-12-10%2Balle%2B22.34.37.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yFVHGgZbHyQ/X9Nuv5oBpLI/AAAAAAAAJMw/n0a0LfwtCiM3qBDyQBp_9HtJCn59vq9BgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/Schermata%2B2020-12-10%2Balle%2B22.34.37.png" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I really hope that, despite all this, he is satisfied not only with the result, which is even higher than last year, but also with the words of praise he received by friends and colleagues, like <b>Zubin Mehta</b>, <b>Rolando Villazón</b>, <b>Peter Maffay</b>, <b>Herbert Grönemeyer</b> among others who sent him a special video message to congratulate him on the <b>25th anniversary of the German Foundation</b>. Some of them even gave their availability for next year's edition.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As regards the result, after about an hour the <b>first temporary update</b> marked:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rcMnzjuqf5o/X9NtXLvNgqI/AAAAAAAAJLg/_oSURq8jsCY6F8Lad4f0DlwvRg_A69URwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Schermata%2B2020-12-10%2Balle%2B21.25.51.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rcMnzjuqf5o/X9NtXLvNgqI/AAAAAAAAJLg/_oSURq8jsCY6F8Lad4f0DlwvRg_A69URwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/Schermata%2B2020-12-10%2Balle%2B21.25.51.png" width="640" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">And at the end of the show the result was:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vwBdX3_cPDw/X9NwjoV5ABI/AAAAAAAAJNY/wxebq1XQGUkZWniNopar35PGxyLUKtmpQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Schermata%2B2020-12-10%2Balle%2B23.28.59.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vwBdX3_cPDw/X9NwjoV5ABI/AAAAAAAAJNY/wxebq1XQGUkZWniNopar35PGxyLUKtmpQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/Schermata%2B2020-12-10%2Balle%2B23.28.59.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div></div>After the final score was announced, <b>Josep Carreras</b> said: " It was a very emotional and remarkable evening. I'm deeply moved that our loyal audience won't abandon leukemia patients and their families. These donations help keep our big goal: leukemia must be curable. Always and with everyone. We will use every single euro specifically and responsibly for important research, infrastructure and social projects. Thank you for this great help. 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Last week the <b>Rossini Conservatory of Music</b> in <b>Pesaro</b>, Italy, hosted the <b>5th edition</b> of the <b>José Carreras International Singing Masterclass</b>.<br />
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Since 2016, legendary tenor <b>Josep Carreras</b> has spend a whole week of January at the service of young students from all over the world, whom he has daily and individually listened to and advised in order to improve their technical and performing abilities, just like a real master with a 50-year career can do.</div>
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Such an important collaboration is renewed thanks to the artistic partnership and close friendship between Carreras and Maestro <b>Lorenzo Bavaj</b>, his long-term pianist and teacher of the Conservatory. The have performed in almost 600 concerts in over 30 years, all over the world.</div>
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For this reason, during the press conference Lorenzo Bavaj underlined the fact that every year Carreras chooses exclusively the Rossini Conservatory for his unique Masterclass, which is a real satisfaction for them all.<br />
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For this 5th edition, which took place <b>from 20 to 25 January</b>, <b>25 singers</b> came to Pesaro from <b>13 different countries</b>, such as <b>Italy</b>, <b>USA</b>, <b>Germany</b>, <b>France</b>, <b>South</b> <b>Korea</b>, <b>Japan</b>, <b>China</b>, <b>Russia</b>, <b>Georgia</b>, <b>Spain</b>, <b>Czech</b> <b>Republic</b>, and <b>Croatia</b>. Furthermore, the class was completed by five <b>internal students</b> of the Conservatory selected by a special commission chaired by director <b>Ludovico Bramanti</b>. </div>
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At the end of the course, Carreras and Bavaj selected the <b>11 most prepared students</b> for the <b>final concert</b>, which for the first time took place at the <b>Teatro Rossini</b> last <b>Saturday, 25 January, 6pm</b>.<br />
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Singers were composed of <b>5 sopranos</b>, <b>3 tenors</b>, <b>2 mezzos</b> and a <b>baritone</b>, so mainly female voices. Each one, accompanied by pianists <b>Donatella Dorsi</b> and <b>Paolo Gobbi,</b> sang the aria the maestros had suggested them among the three ones they had studied in depth during the classes. <br />
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The program included popular arias by <b>Donizetti</b>, <b>Rossini</b>, <b>Verdi</b>, <b>Bellini</b>, <b>Bizet</b> and <b>Mercadante</b>. The general level of the performance appeared even higher in comparison to the previous editions.</div>
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At the end of the concert, <b>Josep Carreras</b> joined the stage for his speech, upon invitation of the <b>President of the Conservatory</b>, <b>Salvatore Giordano</b>,<b> </b>who honored him with a <b>special plaque for the achievement of the 5th edition of his Masterclass</b> as a sign of gratitude from the Rossini's Conservatory.<br />
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Warmly welcomed on stage together with Lorenzo Bavaj, Josep Carreras expressed his gratitude to the Conservatory and, on this occasion, the Teatro Rossini for hosting this final concert.<br />
After that he thanked Lorenzo Bavaj, who is like family after almost 600 recitals together, and thanked the audience. He said that he celebrates each time he is back to Pesaro both on personal and professional sides, with all those talented students full of hope and determination. He said that it's always a pleasure to work with them, as they are very serious and well prepared... a real proof that there's still so much love for music, in this case for opera singing.<br />
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Before the handing of the attending certificate to each student, Lorenzo Bavaj had a few words to thank his dear friend José for always accepting his invitation, the Conservatory's President and Director, the Teatro Rossini, and all the <b>sponsors</b> who generously contributed to make this event possible.<br />
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As I am used to say in this occasion, this was a further, unintended class from our legendary tenor because he tried to cover his cough as much as he could, with all his mastery and experience. His typical phrasing, his unique legato, his unparalleled ability in conveying emotions were there 100%.<br />
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The Charitable Foundation for the Support of Musical Art “Elena Obraztsova Foundation” together with the Moscow musical theater "Helikon-Opera" (under the direction of Dmitry Bertman) organize the “Jose Carreras Grand Prix 2020”, the International vocal competition of the Elena Obraztsova Foundation. </div>
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On this edition, the competition is held separately in the disciplines according to the type of voice: soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone, bass.<br />
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Luvihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02493615025368864718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295406387400434579.post-21115653674152719722019-11-05T11:39:00.001+01:002019-12-04T18:10:52.367+01:005th José Carreras International Singing Masterclass (Pesaro, 20-25 January 2020)<div style="text-align: justify;">
The application for the 5th edition of the <b>José Carreras - International Singing Masterclass</b> is now available on the <b>G. Rossini Conservatory</b>'s website. It will take place in <b>Pesaro</b> at the <b>Auditorium Pedrotti</b> of the Conservatory, from <b>20 to 25 January 2020</b>.</div>
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Registration must be received by the <b>Intercontact Organizing Secretariat</b> by <b><u>10th December 2019</u></b>. </div>
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Admission to the Masterclass is determined by an artistic commission composed by Josep Carreras, Lorenzo Bavaj and Ludovico Bramanti – Director of the Rossini Conservatory – on the base of a 5 minutes video which the aspiring student will have to submit as follows. </div>
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The timetable of the Masterclass, except for changes related to organizational needs, will be as follows: <b>from Monday 20th to Saturday 25th of January, from 11am to 1:30pm, and from 4pm to 7pm. </b></div>
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On <b>Saturday 25th January at 6pm</b>, at the end of the Masterclass, a<b> final concert</b> will be held at the <b>Teatro Rossini</b>, with the participation of the best students. Artistic directors, superintendents and operatic agents will be attending the concert. </div>
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Luvihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02493615025368864718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295406387400434579.post-58086331995077182942019-10-02T16:18:00.000+02:002019-10-02T16:21:24.881+02:00Josep Carreras - Special evenings in Lisbon and at the Kremlin Palace in Moscow<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Josep Carreras</b> has recently resumed his farewell world tour. Last Saturday, <b>28 September</b>, he performed at the <b>Altice Arena</b> in <b>Lisbon</b> with soprano <b>Isabel Alcobia</b> and the <b>Orquestra Sinfonietta de Lisboa</b> conducted by <b>David Giménez</b>.</div>
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According to the press, the concert was as <b>majestic</b> as <b>emotional</b>.<br />
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During the press conference, when he was asked if this was to be his last performance in the country, he answered that he would surely come back to <b>Portugal</b> to sing if further occasions came out. He explains that he has always felt welcome and respectfully treated, so it is always a pleasure for him to be back to a country whose people are so sensitive towards music and art.</div>
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In a previous interview recorded at his <b>Foundation</b>'s headquarter in <b>Barcelona</b>, he talked about the reason why he established it in 1988, and when he was asked about his colleague <b>Plácido Domingo</b> he said that all what he can say is that <b>he has never seen him acting in a way that wasn't the correct one</b>.</div>
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After his concert in Lisbon, he arrived in <b>Moscow</b> and on 30 September he offered a press conference on occasion of his performance at the <b>State Kremlin Palace</b> scheduled for Tuesday, <b>1 October</b>.</div>
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During the press conference he said that returning to the Russian capital is a matter of great satisfaction on both professional and personal sides. In addition, he said that <b>Moscow</b> has changed a lot if you compared it to how in was 30 years ago, that now is one of the most impressive cities in Europe and the world, and that every time there is something new to enjoy every time you go there.<br />
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With reference to the program, he explained that they had prepared a typical concert for such circumstances. He know the hall very well due to past performances, so he hoped that this was the kind of concert the audience would appreciate and expect from him.<br />
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Talking about <b>football</b>, Josep Carreras that after the concert, he would be back to his hometown, Barcelona, in time in order to attend the <b>Champions League</b> match, <b>FC Barcelona - Inter</b>. Even though he is still recovering from the shocking defeat with <b>Liverpool</b>, he is optimistic about this match.<br />
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By special coincidence, the concert was held on the <b>Music International Day</b>. <b>Josep</b> Carreras shared the stage of the hall of the <b>Kremlin Palace</b> with soprano <b>Daria Zíkova</b> and the <b>Moscow City Symphony Orchestra</b> conducted by <b>David Giménez</b>.<br />
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According to the printed program (and not only!), the Catalan tenor opened the first part with Neapolitan songs, in particular <b>L'ultima Canzone</b> and <b>Pecché</b>, later followed by <b>Vurria</b>, to finish then with a stunning version of <b>The Impossible Dream</b>. <br />
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On her turn, Russian soprano performed <b>Je veux vivre</b> from <b>Gounod</b>'s <b>Roméo et Juliette</b> and <b>Mein Herr Marquis</b> from <b>Die Fledermaus</b>, to join then <b>Carreras</b> for the first duet, <b>Je te veux</b>.<br />
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After the intermission, <b>Josep Carreras</b> came back to the stage and beautifully sang <b>Derevitsky</b>'s <b>Serenata sincera</b>, <b>Passione</b> and <b>Rosó (Pel teu amor)</b>, one of the most appreciated song of Catalan tradition.<br />
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<b>Daria Zíkova</b> sang <b>Mercé, dilette amiche</b> from <b>Verdi</b>'s <b>I Vespri Siciliani</b> and <b>Arditi</b>'s <b>Il Bacio</b>.<br />
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The singers joined together again to sing <b>zarzuela</b> duet <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alXsmctDQxU" target="_blank">El dúo de la Africana</a>, and at the end Carreras closed the official program with one of his cavalli di battaglia, <b>Dicitencello vuje</b>.<br />
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The <b>Moscow City Symphony Orchestra</b> conducted by <b>David Giménez</b> had three solo performances during the concert: <b>Ouvertures</b> from <b>Rossini</b>'s <b>La Gazza Ladra</b> and <b>Strauss</b>' <b>Die Fledermaus</b> in the first part, and the intermezzo from <b>La boda de Luis Alonso</b> in the second part.<br />
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You can watch and listen very short fragments of almost each song of the program here below. This video shows a <b>Carreras</b> in fine conditions and, most of all, his unique, sincere and passionate way of conveying feelings and emotions.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">During the encores he sang <b>Chitarra Romana</b>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYeM63XBkws" target="_blank"><b>Granada</b></a> and a special tribute to Russia, popular song <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ty0Q7-ERNY" target="_blank"><b>Ochi chyornye</b></a>, which was extremely enjoyed by the audience. </span><br />
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Last Saturday, 11 May, <b>Josep Carreras</b> experienced what is supposed to be his last performance in <b>Bulgaria</b>, a very special concert at the <b>Arena Armeec</b> in <b>Sofia</b>. He was accompanied by soprano <b>Ilina Mihaylova</b>, tenor <b>Rossen</b> <b>Nenchev</b>, and the <b>National Opera and Ballet Orchestra</b> conducted by <b>David Giménez</b>.<br />
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At his arrival in Bulgaria, Carreras was welcomed by Bulgarian tenor <b>Rossen Nentchev</b>, who has successfully participated to the latest three editions of the <b>José Carreras International Singing Masterclass</b> at the<b> Rossini Conservatory</b> in <b>Pesaro</b>, Italy. From masterclass student to co-partner on stage.<br />
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When he was asked about his flight, <b>Carreras</b> defined it as "long" and explained that from <b>Barcelona</b> it is like going to New York.<br />
However, Bulgaria means a lot to him, as he has a lot of friends and colleagues from this country, such as former footballer <b>Hristo Stoichkov</b>, bass <b>Nicolai Ghiaurov</b>, and <b>Ghena Dimitrova</b>, whom he mad his debut with in <b>Verdi</b>'s <b>Un Ballo in Maschera</b> in Parma, 1972.</div>
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Carreras arrived in <b>Sofia</b> 3 days before the performance, in order to have enough time to rehearse for the concert and to meet his tight agenda of commitments. In facts, besides attending the presentation of a book about Ghena Dimitrova, on 9 May he received the Highest title of <b>Doctor Honoris Causa</b> at the <b>National Academy of Music Prof. Pancho Vladigerov</b>.<br />
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He was honored by the hand of the Rector himself, and expressed his gratitude for that; in particular, he said that it was a privilege and a stimulus to keep trying to make his profession the best one in the world and to keep on with his social commitment.<br />
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Then, he recalled his very first visit in Bulgaria on occasion of the celebration of bass Nicolai Ghiaurov' 50th birthday, and he joked "I had just received my First Communion".<br />
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On the eve of the concert, Josep Carreras took part to a TV live show, <b>Slavi's Show</b> ob bTV channel, and talked about his friendship and memories with <b>Hristo Stoichkov</b>, the reasons why he is world-wide known ad <b>JOSÉ</b> (Spanish) and not as Josep (original name in Catalan), which are mainly political and date back to the time he started his career, even though he totally identifies himself as <b>JOSEP</b>. </div>
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After explaining how the idea for the <b>Three Tenors</b> came up and how it increased their mutual affection and esteem, he had a few more words to describe what kind of guy was <b>Luciano Pavarotti </b>and his special charisma. </div>
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"Why farewell?", that's a good point. After hesitating a few second he said that after 50 years it's time, and he has to be very happy for such a long career.<br />
He has started his farewell tour over two years ago trying to perform back again in all the places he has sung, and admitted that it's being difficult and it will be due to the great respect and affection of fans.<br />
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Furthermore, he explained that only 20% of times an artist is totally satisfied with his performance, that most of the times one need to play the match in centre field waiting the right moment to push forward, and that finally there are a few times in which finishing a concert is a sort of miracle because you are not in fine conditions.</div>
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As a performer he stated that what matters most in an opera performance is the right portray of a character and how your partner react to your interpretation. As he is usually answer to this question, he said that choosing a favourite aria is like choosing among your kids or grand-kids; your favourite still has to come. At the end, a female choir plus a soloist sang a Bulgarian song for him.</div>
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Before spending a few words about the concert, it must be said that due to a huge demand, additional sectors of the Arena Armeec have been made available and further tickets have been sold. In facts, Josep Carreras, his Bulgarian co-partners, and the National Opera and Ballet Orchestra conducted by David Giménez have been welcomed by a full house. The event was sold out.<br />
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In a very good vocal shape and with his typical, passionate finesse, Josep Carreras said good-bye to the warm Bulgarian audience with some of the most appreciated songs of his current, varied repertoire, from T'estimo to The Impossible Dream, from L'Ultima Canzone to <a href="https://nova.bg/news/view/2019/05/11/250114/%D1%85%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%B5-%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%81-%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%BF%D1%8A%D0%BB%D0%BD%D0%B8-%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B0-%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%B5%D1%86-%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BA%D0%B8" target="_blank">Pecché</a>, from Chitarra Romana to Musica Proibita and amazing renditions of Neapolitans Passione, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekGvEy5hjoU" target="_blank">Core 'ngrato</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4KNKA5yRzw" target="_blank">Dicitencello Vuje</a>. </div>
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Soprano Ilina Mihaylova sang with him <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cB188v-_m4I" target="_blank">Je te veux</a> and a few songs on her own, such as Les Filles de Cadix, <a href="https://youtu.be/C8z3XH42LdI?t=60" target="_blank">Meine Lippen, Sie küssen so heiss</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFc3oUnEdR8" target="_blank">O mio babbino caro</a>. </div>
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On his turn, tenor Rossen Nenchev honored Bulgarian audience with a traditional song, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czvn9GwfbQ4" target="_blank">My Bulgaria, my love</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8z3XH42LdI" target="_blank">Funiculì Funiculà</a> and <a href="https://youtu.be/C8z3XH42LdI?t=216" target="_blank">'O Sole Mio</a>, and joined his master in a duet version of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoTx2hLc8ck" target="_blank">Non ti scordar di me</a>. The three of them joined together in an amazing finale with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ekc6dLwMOmo" target="_blank">Brindisi from La Traviata</a>.</div>
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Towards the end of the concert, Josep Carreras and all the artists on stage received enthusiastic ovations and have been gifted with bunch of flowers. In particular, Carreras received a lovely stuffed lion, as you can see on most photos.</div>
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Last Sunday, 10 March, <b>Josep Carreras</b> resumed his world tour and triumphed with an amazing, sold-out concert at the <b>Arena</b> <b>Stožice</b> in <b>Ljubljana</b>. </div>
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He was accompanied by the <b>RTV</b> <b>Slovenija</b> <b>Orchestra</b> conducted by Maestro <b>Miquel</b> <b>Ortega</b>, and was joined on stage by soprano <b>Martina</b> <b>Zadro</b>. Special guest of the event, singer <b>Jan</b> <b>Plestenjak</b> who performed two songs.<br />
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As he stressed during the press conference, which was held two days before, he has a very special bond with Ljubljana, as it is the hometown of Professor <b>Ciril Rozman</b>, one of his doctors when he was fighting against leukaemia, former (now honorary) Vice President of the <b>Josep Carreras Leukaemia Foundation</b>. One of the most important references in his life, for sure.</div>
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On the eve of the concert, Carreras visited the children's oncology department at the pediatric clinic and stopped at the department of hematology of the internal clinic <b>UKC Ljubljana</b>, which his <b>Foundation</b> supported years ago with an important donation.<br />
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About <b>10.000 peopl</b>e warmly welcomed <b>Josep Carreras</b> as he stepped onto the beautifully decorated stage of the <b>Stožice Arena</b>, in which he had already performed in 2010 with what he has defined as "a concert to remember".<br />
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Throughout the concert, the Catalan tenor received several standing ovations as he offered impressive renditions of <b>L'ultima canzone</b>, <b>Pecché</b>, <b>Rosó</b> <b>(Pel teu amor)</b> and <b>The Impossible Dream</b>.<br />
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After the performance of his guest, Slovenian artist <b>Jan Plestenjak</b>, <b>Carreras</b> warmed up the atmosphere even more during the second part, starting with <b>Serenata Sincera</b>, <b>Passione</b>, and <b>Ya mis horas felices </b>which layed the ground to an astonishing finale with Neapolitan song <b>Dicitencello vuje</b>.<br />
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<b>Carreras</b> was joined by <b>Martina Zadro</b> for duets like <b>Je te veux</b>, and <b>El dúo de la Africana</b>.<br />
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By herself, the soprano sang <b>Je veux vivre</b> from <b>Gounod's Roméo et Juliette</b>, and <b>Vilja</b> from <b>Lehár's The Merry Widow</b>, <b>Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiß</b> from <b>Lehár's Giuditta</b>, and <b>Délibes' Les filles de Cadix</b>.<br />
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Indeed, the concert was opened by the <b>RTV Slovenija Orchestra</b> wonderfully conducted by <b>Miquel Ortega</b>, which played <b>Bizet's L'Arlésienne Suite</b>. <b>Farandole</b>, <b>Shostakovich's</b> <b>Jazz Suite no.2</b>, and a largely applauded <b>Intermezzo</b> from <b>Jiménez's La Boda de Luis Alonso</b>.<br />
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Never ending ovations, bravos and bunches of flowers to all the artist at the end of the official program of the concert which totally convinced them to offer an extra part with <b>5 encores</b>.<br />
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A smiling Carreras in a very good shape, who put heart and soul from the very beginning by giving full evidence of his exquisite phrasing and unaltered timbre, additionally sang <b>Chitarra Romana</b> and <b>Torna a Surriento</b>, while <b>Martina Zadro</b> chose <b>I Could Have Danced All Night</b>.<br />
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At the end, they joined together for two more duets, <b>Amigos para siempre</b> and <b>Brindis from La Traviata</b>, which you can enjoy by watching the videos below.<br />
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Luvihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02493615025368864718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295406387400434579.post-46021605001352088232019-01-31T19:03:00.000+01:002019-02-01T11:00:48.978+01:00Josep Carreras International Singing Masterclass in Pesaro, 4th edition: the role of humility, discipline and emotion<div style="text-align: justify;">
Last week the <b>G. Rossini Conservatory of Music</b> hosted the <b>4th edition</b> of the <b>José Carreras International Singing Masterclass</b>, which was held at the <b>Auditorium Pedrotti</b> of the Conservatory in <b>Pesaro</b>, from <b>Monday 21st to Saturday 26 January 2019</b>.<br />
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Four years ago, <b>Josep Carreras</b> started his masterclasses, which he exclusively carries out at the Conservatory in Pesaro where <b>Maestro Lorenzo Bavaj</b>, his long-time pianist and close friend, teaches.<br />
As Carreras often remarks, Bavaj is responsible for his decision to start teaching. For this reason, the legendary tenor was back to <b>Pesaro</b> for the 4th time to share his 50-year experience on singing and providing tips to young students (see an example <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BtD04MbBT37/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link">here</a>) from all around the world, from USA to the Far East. An activity - he reported to local newspaper <b>Il Resto del Carlino </b>- he never regrets doing, as it is demanding (at least 8 hour class a day) as much as rewarding. "<i>Every year there is this kind of magic in Pesaro, it is very exciting</i>" he said.<br />
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This year, <b>25 students</b> were admitted, and Carreras was really satisfied about the general level and very optimistic about the future career of some of them, as long as they don't forget <b>humility, discipline and the emotions</b> they have to convey every time they sing. In particular, he mentioned a couple of tenors, a mezzo and at least two sopranos, but avoided telling their names.</div>
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On Saturday, <b>11 students</b> were selected to perform during the final concert. For each of them, <b>Carreras</b> and <b>Bavaj</b> chose the most suitable song of the three they had presented with, and created an extremely varied program which included popular arias by <b>Rossini</b>, <b>Mozart</b>, <b>Puccini</b>, <b>Bellini</b> and <b>Verdi</b>, besides to a couple of pieces from the operetta and zarzuela repertoire. Most singers were <b>sopranos, plus three tenors, a mezzo and a baritone</b>.<br />
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After the concert, <b>Josep Carreras</b> joined the stage for his speech, upon invitation of the <b>Director of the Conservatory</b>.<br />
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He thanked the President, the Director and all those people who make possible this event, which is both a joy and a responsibility for him, but mostly a joy. As he explained, he was once the youngest in opera houses and concert halls, but now he's not at all, so he really enjoys being with young people, talk about how lines should be sung, try to give some tips and share a bit of the experience he has acquired throughout his 50 year career.<br />
But most of all he expressed his gratitude towards the one he defined an excellent collaborator and closest friend,<b> Lorenzo Bavaj</b>, whom he started working with thirty years ago this year.<br />
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He ended his speech showing his hope to be back there again in the most immediate future.<br />
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After handing out the attending certificate to each student, some of which had already attended a couple of previous edition of the masterclass (hope they are really treasuring his teachings and finally put them into practise), <b>Carreras</b> was asked to perform with <b>Lorenzo Bavaj</b>.<br />
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Eventually, he sang <b>Lejana tierra mía</b> and <b>Musica Proibita</b> (watch a short excerpt <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BtHIGPplDCe/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link">here</a>)... and they were worth the whole concert, as proved by the fired ovation Carreras received after each song. What a phrasing, what a volume. What a heart. This was a further, unintended class to everyone.<br />
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The legendary tenor sincerely thanked the audience, pointed at his devoted, adoring students with his arm, and then pulled out a red rose from the bunch of flowers he received and gave it to <b>Lorenzo Bavaj</b>, as a sign of their 30 year special friendship.<br />
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Luvihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02493615025368864718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295406387400434579.post-36636610841980404702018-12-31T14:06:00.000+01:002018-12-31T14:06:03.780+01:00Josep Carreras ofereix un emotiu Concert de Nadal a la Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar de Barcelona<div style="text-align: justify;">
Three days before Christmas, on 22 December, <b>Josep Carreras</b> offered an amazing and extremely emotional Christmas concert in his hometown, <b>Barcelona,</b> at the suggestive <b>Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar</b>, crowded for the traditional musical event.<br />
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He was accompanied by Spanish soprano <b>Susana Cordón</b>, <b>Cor Vivaldi</b> and the <b>Arts Symphony Ensemble</b> conducted by <b>David Giménez</b>.<br />
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The concert, which was part of the 20th edition of the <b>Festival Mil·lenni</b>, was extraordinarily broadcast by <b>RTVE La 2</b> on Christmas Day, 8pm.<br />
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This means that it's the second Carreras' concert broadcast by television on Christmas Day this year, together with the Italian one in <b>Assisi</b>, broadcast by <b>Rai1</b> in <b>Eurovision</b> instead.<br />
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Once again, if you missed it you can <b><a href="http://www.rtve.es/alacarta/videos/especiales-navidad/gran-concierto-navidad-josep-carreras/4911441/">try and go for the full VIDEO on the RTVE website, in the A la carta section, here</a>.</b></div>
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Similarly to the Assisi concert, this one consisted of only one part plus encores. However, if we compare it to his most recent performances, we clearly see that <b>Josep Carreras</b> insisted a bit more on the <b>Catalan tradition</b> of Christmas carols, as expected and natural, and the audience appreciated it a lot as the broadcast proved as well.<br />
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After his typical opening with <b>Adeste Fideles</b> together with the <b>Vivaldi Choir</b>, the tenor sang <b>Romanç de Santa Llúcia</b> and a thrilling rendition of <b>Pregària</b>, which warmed up the audience. Furthermore, he picked <b>Schubert</b> with lullaby <b>Mille Cherubini in Coro</b> and Spanish traditional <b>La virgen lava pañales, </b>before closing the official program with a magnificent <b>White Christmas</b>.<br />
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Soprano <b>Susana Cordón</b>, who sang along with <b>Josep Carreras</b> for the first time, picked from the <b>Mozart</b> sacred repertoire instead, first with <b>Laudate Dominum</b>, and then with <b>Exultate Jubilate. Allelujah</b>, then followed by traditional <b>Ay! Para Navidad</b>. <br />
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After that, she joined the legendary tenor in a duet-version of<b> Cantique de Noël</b> and <b>Carol of the Drums</b>.<br />
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The <b>Arts Symphony Ensemble</b> conducted by <b>David Giménez</b> played the <b>Intermezzo from Bizet's Arlésienne Suite</b> and then accompanied the <b>Cor Vivaldi</b> in <b>Mozart'</b>s <b>Ave Verum Corpus</b> and in a <b>Christmas Medley</b> including popular carols like <b>Jingle Bells</b>, <b>Santa Claus is coming to town</b>, <b>Happy Christmas (War is over)</b>, <b>It's Christmas time this year</b>, and <b>Winter Wonderland</b>.<br />
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Four encores for a stunning concert whose atmosphere gained even more magic from such a breathtaking frame as the Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar.<br />
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<b>Josep Carreras</b> started with <b>I'll be home for Christmas</b>, then followed by a heartfelt rendition of Vives' <b>L'emigrant</b>, such a meaningful election due to current situation, which Carreras beautifully sang in mezza voce.<br />
This could have been the most touching moment of the concert, considering that the audience responded with respectful standing-ovations. But then, after <b>Susana Cordón</b>'s cheerful version of <b>Let it snow!</b>, <b>Carreras</b> addressed the audience announcing their wish to dedicate <b>Stille Nacht</b> to their beloved <b>Montserrat Caballé</b>, and asked the audience to join them singing in the <b>Santa Nit</b> (Catalan lyrics) part.<br />
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At this point, no adjective could possibly fit this concert as far from the emotional point of view. It was just beyond words.<br />
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Luvihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02493615025368864718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295406387400434579.post-27663133644366140262018-12-27T22:18:00.001+01:002019-01-15T10:42:28.169+01:00Josep Carreras specially leads the 33rd edition of the traditional Christmas Concert at the Basilica di San Francesco in Assisi<div style="text-align: justify;">
Last <b>15 December</b>, <b>Josep Carreras</b> recorded the traditional Christmas concert hosted at the <b>Basilica di San Francesco </b>in<b> Assisi</b>, Italy, which has been broadcast in <b>Eurovision</b> on <b>Christmas Day</b> by <b>Rai1</b>, right after <b>Pope Francis' Urbi et Orbi blessing</b>.<br />
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As a leading artist of the <b>33rd edition</b> of such traditional, Carreras has been accompanied by the <b>RAI National Symphony Orchestra</b> conducted by <b>David Giménez</b>, the <b>Piccoli Musici Choir</b> and the <b>Coenobium Choir</b> (adult male voices).</div>
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The concert could be attended only upon invitation. If you missed it, you can watch it here below.<br />
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The program opened with an outstanding framing of the open space outside the Basilica accompanied by Carreras' remarkable rendition of <b>Stille Nacht</b>, which most probably was the last song of the program.<br />
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The <b>legendary Catalan tenor</b> proposed to the audience pieces from both the <b>sacred repertoire</b> and the <b>most popular Christmas carols</b>, which sounded even more evocative due to his incredible mastery and phrasing elegance, and the amazing frescos of the Superior Basilica.<br />
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More specifically, he sang <b>Adeste Fideles</b>, <b>Schubert</b>'s <b>Mille Cherubini in Coro</b>, Spanish traditional <b>La virgen lava pañales</b>, and closed the concert with brilliant versions of <b>I'll be home for Christmas</b> and <b>White Christmas</b>.<br />
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The <b>Piccoli Musici and Cenobium Choirs</b> delighted the audience with <b>Mozart</b>'s <b>Ave Verum</b>, a lovely <b>Christmas Medley</b> including popular carols like <b>Jingle Bells</b>, <b>Santa Claus is coming to town</b>, <b>Happy Christmas (War is over)</b>, and <b>It's Christmas time this year</b>, followed by <b>Winter Wonderland</b>.<br />
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<b>Carreras</b> was warmly ovationed and, according to enthusiastic comments on Social Media, extremely appreciated by all the audience who followed the broadcasting on TV, as he created the Christmas spirit as only he can do.<br />
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Please notice that <b>this wasn't the only Carreras' concert broadcast on TV on Christmas Day</b>: our beloved tenor has been chosen by the Spanish Television (RTVE) as well, which broadcast the concert he offered at the <b>Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar</b> in <b>Barcelona</b> on <b>22nd December</b>. The following post will be focused on it and soon published.<br />
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<b>Our deepest gratitude to Josep Carreras for making our Christmas Day so special.</b></div>
Luvihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02493615025368864718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295406387400434579.post-31646571030183298712018-12-23T19:16:00.004+01:002018-12-24T10:27:52.989+01:00Christmas Gala with Josep Carreras, Polina Pasztircsák, Roberto De Candia and Janos Acs in Budapest<div style="text-align: justify;">
Last 19 December, <b>Josep Carreras</b> took part to a Christmas Gala Concert at the Papp Lászlo Sportarena in <b>Budapest</b>. </div>
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He was joined by soprano <b>Polina Pasztircsák</b>, baritone <b>Roberto De Candia</b> and the <b>MÁV Symphony Orchestra</b> conducted by maestro <b>János Ács</b>.<br />
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This was quite unexpected for most people who actually had purchased a ticket for a concert with Josep Carreras as main artist, accompanied by a soprano, as this event seemed to be about at the beginning. Obviously, a concert with three singers supposed for the legendary tenor a more reduced part than we are used to. Nevertheless, Carreras turned out to be in a very good shape and wonderfully sang each of the seven songs he was assigned plus two encores. His voice, phrasing and intention were really incredible.</div>
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<a href="http://www.borsonline.hu/celeb/sajatos-modszerrel-melegit-a-koncertre-jose-carreras/165810">http://www.borsonline.hu/</a></div>
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During the press conference, Josep Carreras talked about his relationship with Budapest, which started in the mid 70's with some performances of <b>Verdi</b>'s operas<b> Un Ballo in Maschera</b> and <b>Don Carlo</b>. Furthermore, he has even spent a few weeks there in some occasion, such as the recording of <b>Giordano</b>'s <b>Andrea Chénier</b> with Hungarian soprano <b>Éva Marton</b>. For this reason he knows quite well this city, and he is very happy every time he performs there.</div>
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The Gala was opened by baritone <b>Roberto De Candia</b> with Tonio's <b>Prologo</b> from <b>Leoncavallo</b>'s <b>Pagliacci</b>, which was followed by the Bolero from Verdi's <b>I Vespri Siciliani</b> sung by <b>Polina Pasztircsák</b>. <b>Josep Carreras</b> finally joined the stage and offered a superb, heart-breaking rendition of <b>Pregària</b>, a Catalan Traditional prayer to the Holy Mother by <b>Álvarez</b>.</div>
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After the Intermezzo from <b>Kodály Zoltán's Háry János</b> played by the Orchestra conducted by <b>János Ács</b>, <b>Carreras</b> was back with <b>Dicitencello Vuje</b> and then with traditional carol <b>Adeste Fideles</b>, which he was actually supposed to sing in the second part, that created some Chrismas atmosphere on that minimal stage with no flowers nor Christmas trees.<br />
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The Gala followed with <b>Roberto De Candia</b> who sang Riccardo's R<b>ecitativo, Aria and Cabaletta</b> from <b>Bellini</b>'s <b>I Puritani</b>. After that, Maestro <b>Ács</b> conducted <b>Békeangyal Himnusz (Angel of Peace Hymn)</b> by <b>Ács József</b>, soprano <b>Polina Pasztircsák</b> joined the Catalan tenor in a duet-version of <b>Cantique de Noël</b>.</div>
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After the intermission, the concert resumed with the Ouverture from <b>Rossini</b>'s <b>Il signor Bruschino</b> and the Violetta - Germont Father duet from <b>Verdi's La Traviata</b>. <b>Josep Carreras</b> warmed up the concert when he sang <b>Musica Proibita</b> and <b>Franck</b>'s <b>Panis Angelicus</b>; his prodigious use of mezza voce was really impressive and sublime.</div>
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The official program of the Gala offered a sequence of <b>three different versions of Ave Maria</b>: <b>Roberto De Candia</b> proposed the <b>Schubert</b> version, while <b>Polina Pasztircsák</b> the one from <b>Verdi's Otello</b>. At the end, the three opera singers joined together for the <b>Bach - Gounod</b> version, the <b>premiere of a particular arrangement by János Ács</b>.</div>
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At the end of the concerts, bunches of flowers for the acclaimed artists, ovationed throughout the whole concerts. In particular, Carreras received several roses, and deserved bravos and standing-ovations in some occasions, like during the encores, when he thrilled the audience with his renditions of <b>I'll be home for Christmas</b> and <b>White Christmas, </b>which you can enjoy by watching the videos below. At that point we all were waiting for Stille Nachts, which turns 200 years, but sadly the concert was finished.</div>
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Last Wednesday, 12 December, the <b>24. José Carreras Gala</b> raised <b>more than 3.352 million Euros</b> after almost a 4 hour broadcasting.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"<i>I am overwhelmed by this sustained support from the German audience and very, very grateful. This loyalty is not granted in today's television time. Every euro helps to save lives and alleviate suffering. Our big goal is to make leukemia curable. Always and for everyone. We have already achieved a lot in this direction. I regularly meet patients to encourage them and see more and more of them defeat the disease.</i> " said Josep Carreras at the end of the Gala.</span></div>
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As reported on their website, the <b>German José Carreras Leukemia Foundation</b> has already raised <b>more than € 220 million in donations</b> for the fight against leukaemia and other blood and bone marrow diseases, thereby initiating <b>over 1,200 research and social projects</b>.<br />
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Josep Carreras was accompanied by co-host <b>Nina Eichinger</b>, panel captain <b>Matthias</b> <b>Killing</b>, news spokeswoman <b>Marlene</b> <b>Lufen</b> and outdoor reporter <b>Peter</b> <b>Hardenacke</b>. Hosted for the second time at the <b>Bavaria Studios</b> in <b>Munich</b>, the 24. José Carreras Gala was broadcast live by <b>SAT.1 Gold</b>.<br />
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Once again it was a really successful edition, extremely interesting both on artistic and human side. We got to know the stories of so many super heroes: some of them won their battle against leukaemia, some others unfortunately couldn't make it, and some others again are fighting as authentic warriors; all of them are really inspiring examples. As usual, the videos of some of Josep Carreras' visits to patients have been shared during the program, in an extremely respectful way.<br />
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In this unstoppable fight against leukaemia, numerous international and national stars supported Josep Carreras on the music stage: J<b>onas Kaufmann, David Garrett, Nico Santos, Heinz Rudolf Kunze, Santiano, Christina Stürmer, Michael Schulte, LEA, Raphaela Gromes, Sophie Pacini, The Medicus and the Regensburg Cathedral Choir</b>. </div>
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The screenshots below show the intermediate, temporary results during the program.</div>
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However, <b>donations are still possible</b>.<br />
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Find out how to support here: <a href="https://spenden.carreras-stiftung.de/">https://spenden.carreras-stiftung.de/</a><br />
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Luvihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02493615025368864718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295406387400434579.post-42473540873495395742018-12-05T00:00:00.000+01:002018-12-05T00:00:05.509+01:00Happy 72nd Birthday to Josep Carreras<div style="text-align: justify;">
The <b>Blog Josep Carreras</b> wishes <b>Josep Carreras</b> all the very best on his 72nd Birthday.<br />
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Our beloved tenor was born on <b>5 December 1946</b> in <b>Barcelona</b>.<br />
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May he celebrates as he most deserves and wishes, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. May he feel once more our deepest gratitude and affection for making our lives better.<br />
May he be happy and make his dreams come true, again and forever.</div>
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What about making a special gift to Josep Carreras on his Birthday?<br />
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Support the <b>Fundació Josep Carreras contra la leucèmia</b> with your <a href="https://www.fcarreras.org/en/donaahora">donation</a>.<br />
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More specifically, you can support the project called called "<a href="https://www.fcarreras.org/es/lafabrica">La fábrica de células imparables" (Factory of unstoppable cells)</a>, a campaign the Foundation launched to carry out<b> the first clinical trial in Europe for patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma and T-lymphoma who have exhausted all therapeutic possibilities</b>.<br />
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Please help to give these patients their chance! The Foundation is close to 7/10 of its goal, which is one million EUROS.<br />
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<a href="https://www.fcarreras.org/es/lafabrica">MAKE YOUR DONATION NOW</a>!<br />
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Help them being unstoppable until they find a cure.</div>
Luvihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02493615025368864718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295406387400434579.post-667075631029729722018-11-30T10:48:00.001+01:002018-12-01T10:31:07.802+01:00Josep Carreras in Minsk: photos and videos of his concert with Arkady Berin, rehearsals and interview at the tv show Макаёнка, 9<div style="text-align: justify;">
Last Sunday, 25 November, <b>Josep Carreras</b> offered a solo concert in <b>Minsk</b> at the <b>Palace of the Republic</b> with the <b>State Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Republic of Belarus</b> conducted by <b>Arkady Berin</b>.</div>
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The application for the 4th edition of the <b>José Carreras - International Opera Singing Masterclass</b> is now available on the <b>G. Rossini Conservatory</b>'s website. It will take place in <b>Pesaro</b> at the <b>Auditorium Pedrotti</b> of the Conservatory, from <b>21 to 26 January 2016</b>.</div>
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The State Conservatory of Music G. Rossini's website reports the application methods and provides the application form to download.</div>
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Registration must be received by the <b>Intercontact Organizing Secretariat</b> within the 10th of December 2018. </div>
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Applicants are requested to specify their vocal register and indicate the pieces to be perfected during the Masterclass. </div>
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Admission to the Masterclass is determined by an artistic commission composed by Josep Carreras, Lorenzo Bavaj and Ludovico Bramanti – Director of the Rossini Conservatory – on the base of a 5 minutes video which the aspiring student will have to submit as follows. </div>
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The video must contain one or more arias, or parts of them, taken from the operatic repertoire. The judgment of the art commission is unquestionable. </div>
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The videos need to be sent to the contacts reported <b>by 10th of December 2018.</b></div>
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<b>By December 15, 2018</b>, students admitted to the Masterclass will be notified by e-mail to the address they provide on the registration form. </div>
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All students not admitted will be able to attend the Masterclass as auditors. </div>
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The timetable of the Masterclass, except for changes related to organizational needs, will be as follows: <b>from Monday 21st to Saturday 26th of January, from 11am to 1:30pm, and from 4pm to 7pm. </b></div>
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On <b>Saturday 26th of January at 6pm</b>, at the end of the Masterclass, a<b> final concert</b> will be held at the Pedrotti Auditorium, with the participation of the best students. Artistic directors, superintendents and operatic agents will be attending the concert. </div>
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The actual students taking part in the Masterclass will receive the attestation of the activity carried out. </div>
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Luvihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02493615025368864718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295406387400434579.post-19149307423558349732018-11-06T18:43:00.000+01:002018-11-07T11:04:14.814+01:00INTERVIEW - Josep Carreras: "Politics is what has disappointed me most" (El Suplement, Catalunya Ràdio)<div style="text-align: justify;">
Last Saturday, 20 October, <b>Catalunya Ràdio</b> dedicated a part of the program <b>El Suplement</b> to <b>Josep Carreras</b> by broadcasting an interview, which had been recorded a few days before at the headquarter of his Foundation in Barcelona. After the interview, the <b>Homes Clàssics</b> (<b>Albert Galceran</b> and <b>Pedro Pardo</b>) joined the program (listen to it <a href="http://www.ccma.cat/catradio/alacarta/el-suplement/josep-carreras-i-la-figura-del-tenor-amb-els-homes-classics/audio/1017324/?fbclid=IwAR2jazGDstZ3QD_0tOtyU5fs3oczxbwmOwHJ_F1rQW7DgC27f-H2qo9xIX0#.W8sbtnFjEUI.facebook">here</a>) and provided their opinion on such unique artist, by making comparisons among arias excerpts by other tenors .<br />
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Listen to the original interview (in Catalan)<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/elsuplement/videos/vb.134492484847/316351892480675/?type=2&theater" target="_blank">Short VIDEO excerpt</a><br />
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First of all, journalist and presenter <b>Roger Escapa</b> asks Josep Carreras how he is doing and how he keeps dealing with such a question, which in his case is not just a matter of education, of course. He says that he is very grateful for people still worrying about him, but very happy to say that he is fine.<br />
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This is a perfect occasion for him to recall the bad diagnosis he received in Paris, 1987, while he was recording the film La Bohème, and how he faced it: firstly asking himself "Why me?", and then struggling for his opportunity of survival with determination, and the support of his family, closer friends and doctors. In particular, he is asked to talk about the intimate conversation he had with his older brother, <b>Albert</b>, in that occasion. Without going into details, he explains that that conversation had to do with those kind of things brothers normally don't tell show to each other explicitly, and which probably wouldn't have ever happened otherwise. It is important for him to remark that his brother is a wonderful man, a father, a brother to him, someone who has always been there for him.<br />
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Josep Carreras got ill 31 years ago, and got to know much later that he had a 10% chance of survival. Of course he isn't a doctor nor a scientist, but as President of his Foundation, which operates to find a cure and improve life quality, he daily follows this activity and can affirm that today 80% of children heal (leukaemia typically affects children and adolescents), and 40-50% of adult patients survive too. Life quality has improved as well. Carreras says that luckily that, 30 years after being diagnosed, he just does blood tests twice a year, as any person of his age should do. His leukaemia has had no consequences.<br />
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Then, Roger Escapa recalls the recent opening of the <b>Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute </b>(<b>Institut de Recerca contra la Leucèmia Josep Carreras</b>) and the role of <b>Dr Manel Esteller</b> as new director, a first level Catalan scientist with an excellent curriculum as remarked by Carreras. He won an international contest and was selected as best candidate. He will officially join the IJC on 2 January 2019, but according to Carreras Dr Esteller might have already started working on this project.<br />
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A completely different topic is how <b>Josep Carreras</b> got to know opera and realised he could make a profession out of it. About that, he recalls when he watched <b>The great Caruso</b> at the cinema with his parents and, completely fascinated by <b>Mario Lanza</b>'s charisma he started singing the same songs he had heard in the film. This made his parents realise that he might have a certain talent for music and singing, and that he should study music, firstly with a private teacher, <b>Mrs Prunera</b>, and then at the Conservatory in Barcelona. At least, if he hadn't had the chance to have a career as a singer, he would have certainly had knowledge in music.<br />
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On 8 January 1970, Josep Carreras made his debut as adult in Bellini's Norma. He sang a secondary role, while <b>Montserrat Caballé</b> sang Norma for the first time ever. As he recalls it, he stresses once more Caballé's influence at the beginning of his career, as she really believed in his voice and talent, and he has been and will be grateful forever to her.<br />
He says that she was a lovely lady, very sensitive and generous, she always wanted to help who needed it. Besides that, he briefly mentions her "Diva" moments, very short ones, which slightly differ from his own ones as (joking) he is a "Div<u>O</u>" (O in Italian is a masculine marker). Divos are impulsive too, but in general opera singers are exposed to a high level of tension.<br />
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Time to explain how the <b>Three Tenors</b> were born. As he has explained many times, he had himself the idea. Instead of a real marathon of opera singer, on occasion of the <b>World Cup</b> in Rome he suggested a concert with the three most popular tenors of that time, who happened to be <b>Luciano Pavarotti</b>, <b>Plácido Domingo</b> and himself. They immediately agreed about what each had to sing, and respected each other. The difference (both vocal and physical) among them perfectly worked and, according to Carreras, is what attracted most the audience, in particular those who were not familiar with such musical genre.<br />
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If music has never disappointed him, after a few second deeply thinking about, he states that politics is what has disappointed him most, and that <b>Catalonia</b> is paying for what has happened in the latest years and because of the "two Spains", and it currently isn't strong enough to overcome this situation. At the moment he can't see a solution, a great future for Catalonia. In addition, he says that he has never been tempted by dealing with politics, as he thinks he doesn't have the due capabilities to be a politician. Finally, he says that if ever Catalonia happens to be independent, his grandchildren might live that moment, but that unfortunately he won't live long enough.<br />
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You can't talk about Catalonia without a connection to <b>Barça</b>, which he defines as "Catalonia's spiritual army" by quoting <b>Vázquez Montalbán</b>. He has been a supporter since he was a little boy, and he attended the first match with his father at the stadium when he was 8. The situation can depend on several factor, such as players, coach, management. According to him, Barça has the best player ever, management is fine as well as its coach, as the team won both Liga and Copa del Rey. Nevertheless, he doesn't totally like this current Barça, but this doesn't have anything to do with his support, which will be never missing.<br />
He recalls a few occasions in which he threw a slipper against the TV, as sometimes he gets angry with referees, but he recognises he is just a supporter who is not in the position to replace professional referees or seriously criticize some of their decisions.<br />
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Now he is 71, and before going on stage he always thinks of his mother and hopes to be up to the audience's expectations. Then, he mentions his upcoming concerts in <b>Asia, Belarus, Germany, Italy and Hungary</b>, and said that now he spends much more time at home than he used to do in the 70's or 80's. when he could stay only 4 or 5 weeks, due to the fact that he used to perform even 120 times per year. However, he says that sacrifices and discipline were worth, as this is the best profession in the world for him, even though he missed a lot of time with family and friends.<br />
He still enjoys performing a lot, and he is going to keep on singing as long as he can and the audience accepts him. For sure, a couple of years more, and then he will stop and fully dedicate to his Foundation.<br />
He still can't imagine the details of his <b>final performance</b>, as they depend on where it will take place. Anyway, he hopes it will be a concert close to his hometown (not an opera as an artist has to be aware of what he can do), and he would love everybody to be there.</div>
Luvihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02493615025368864718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295406387400434579.post-43097801774698026942018-10-14T21:33:00.000+02:002018-10-14T23:04:30.281+02:00INTERVIEW - Josep Carreras: "I still can't assimilate the death of Montserrat Caballé"<div style="text-align: justify;">
Spanish newspaper El Periódico published an interview to Josep Carreras, which has been released after a few important events: the death of her dear friend and colleague Montserrat Caballé, the official opening ceremony of the major headquarter of the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (Institut de Recerca contra la Leucèmia Josep Carreras) in Badalona, and the Josep Carreras Clinical Research Area at the Hospital Clínic in Barcelona, a much bigger unit that will double the number of trials with new treatments in Hematology and Oncology.<br />
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<i>"Montserrat Caballé has given us so much. In my case, it's like when someone very close, a close friend or a relative, dies: I have to say, very sincerely, that I still cannot assimilate Montserrat is no longer with us. In addition to the deep grief her death has caused me as her friend and colleague, it is an irreparable loss for all what she has meant in my life and career. I have lost one of my benchmarks. </i><br />
<i>I have always said that she was like an older sister to me, and I will never forget all what she did for me at the beginning of my career. No one believed in me, in my possible talent, in my voice, like she did. </i><i>She helped me by giving me a thousand technical tips, and I will always be in debt to her because of that". </i>said the Catalan tenor, who added that just like he could ask her a technical advice each time he needed it, sometimes she asked him for his opinion as well, like on occasion of <i>La Forza del Destino</i> in Milan, 1978, and he was an immense honour for him. "<i>It was as if Messi asked you how to shoot a free kick</i>" he said.<br />
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<i>"It has been a very hard blow for us, and I think that I just feel like many people who knew her; I still can't accept her death. It's also so recent. I listen to a recording of her and I feel like I want to call her to tell her how great she is. I have been so lucky to perform so much with her, including operas, concerts, recordings and recitals - I would say between 200 and 300 times - and I got to know her voice very well (...) and we have never argued, not a single time. We always understood each other, both as colleagues and friends. </i><br />
<i>On each occasion she knew how to portray her character "à la Caballé", always with the rightest accent and meaning. She was a woman who knew how to portray her characters and you could easily fall in love with. We were very close and we had great mutual respect and admiration. We loved to sing together and share the happy moments on stage, but also the most difficult ones. Actually we sang almost all the repertoire together: 'Adriana Lecouvreur', 'Tosca', 'Luisa Miller', 'La traviata', 'La forza del destino', 'Andrea Chénier'..."</i><br />
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In addition, he said that he learnt fro her that their profession requires both great vocational talent and a strong devotion, and that when each time you sang with her, you totally admired her pure, unique voice, her perfect technique and superbe control over the fiato. According to him, nobody else could do that, not like she could. She could effort the whole repertoire, from Gluck to Wagner, Strauss, Puccini, contemporary operas, not to mention her extraordinary contribution to belcanto, with such floated sound, which was typical of her voice.<br />
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"<i>She was a very sensitive woman and an exceptional colleague, and I knew that she could do things that the rest of us just could not, like holding a note forever, and she always conformed to us. She was absolute perfection, and her voice and talent covered all aspects of singing. The quality of her voice is unrepeatable</i>" he stated.<br />
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After that, Carreras said he would love to take part to the tribute that the Gran Teatre del Liceu is going to make her on November, if his commitments allows him to. Because of that, he is going to meet soon Christina Scheppelmann, Liceu's Artistic Director, to arrange it. In that case, he would love to homage her dear friend with a Catalan song, but it will depend on the concept that the Liceu team has in mind.<br />
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As pointed out in this interview, Carreras shared some of his plans and commitments for the next months. He will soon be off to China and Japan to perform until 10th November, then he will sing a concert in Mainz (12th November) and be in Munich to prepare the José Carreras Gala which is scheduled on 12th December. After that, he will sing Christmas concerts in Assisi (15th December, to be broadcast on Rai1 on Christmas Day), Budapest (19th December), and at the Santa Maria del Mar in Barcelona (22nd December).<br />
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Other commitments will be related to his Foundation. Recently, he formally opened the major headquarter of the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute in Badalona (Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol - Can Ruti, on 5 October 2018. Actually that was supposed to be last year, on 20 October, but it was not possible due to institutional issues, such as the temporary lack of a Government in Catalonia. However, this was just a formal ceremony, as the Institute has been working for already three years. This Campus in Badalona, 10.000 square meters, has been totally equipped by the Foundation. As Carreras reported, this project includes three more campuses: one in the Hospital Clínic (300 square meters) that is almost finished, one at the Hospital de Sant Pau and, in the near future, one more at the Hospital Josep Trueta.<br />
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By 2020, about 300 researchers will be working at the Institute. It is a unique project in Europe and one of the very few focused on leukemia in the world. With reference to this, he reported what Mr. Rajoy once said: "The Catalans do things".</div>
Luvihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02493615025368864718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295406387400434579.post-28763518832179577742018-10-08T21:44:00.001+02:002018-10-08T21:55:32.527+02:00In Loving Memory of Montserrat Caballé - Josep Carreras: "Nobody could sing like her"<div style="text-align: justify;">
When you read that Montserrat Caballé has died, you can't be just saddened by such news. It's far more complicated. You suddenly realise that nothing will be the same anymore. I mean, times had already changed since many years, probably even decades. However, today marks a further, definitive change, nothing will be the same ever again.<br />
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Montserrat Caballé passed away yesterday, and the Opera world has lost not only one of the greatest artist ever, not only a unique diva, not only one of the most amazing, divine voices ever. Opera has lost a huge part of what it is, of what we mean it and how we feel it. Most probably, the most talented and deservedly admired soprano of history, together with Maria Callas.<br />
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She was one of a kind, we will miss her forever.<br />
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This is not the right place for an exhaustive recap of her glorious career, nor to provided a proper description her voice, nor to try to explain why it was so extraordinary.<br />
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Josep Carreras has shared his point of view though, and is opinion is eminent enough to do it, not only because of the hundreds times he shared the stage with her, but primarily for the reasons why she had believed so much in his talent from the very beginning.<br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_419844137">CATALUNYA RÀDIO INTERVIEW </a><br />
<a href="http://www.ccma.cat/catradio/alacarta/el-suplement/josep-carreras-montserrat-caballe-era-una-dona-molt-vital-i-una-artista-unica/audio/1015910/">http://www.ccma.cat/</a><br />
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PRESS ARTICLES<br />
<a href="https://www.lavanguardia.com/cultura/20181007/452207618243/montserrat-caballe-homenaje-josep-carreras-trayectoria.html">https://www.lavanguardia.com/</a><br />
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Shortly after the news of her passing was announced, a deeply sad Josep Carreras talked through Catalunya Ràdio, and admitted that it was one of the saddest news he could ever receive.<br />
"Montserrat Caballé was a very vital and sensitive woman. None of the sopranos I have listened to live at the opera house could sing like her. And if we talk about recordings, probably the only one she could be up to her level was Maria Callas".<br />
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Then, he has highlighted the quality of her voice, the beauty of its color, her exceptional technique, and interpretive skills, which allowed her to sing afford the purest belcanto, that is composers like Bellini or Donizetti, as well as Wagnerian works, such as 'Tristan and Isolde'.<br />
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After that, the tenor emphasized her caring behaviour towards him, and how much she had supported him at the beginning of his career, not only believing in his talent but also through important advices.<br />
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Among his dearest memories with her, the opening of the Season 1973/73 at the Gran Teatre del Liceu, on occasion of the 125th anniversary of the opera house in Barcelona. The work was Adriana Lecouvreur.<br />
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Finally, he lamented that, as far from the operatic field, Catalonia's greatest heritage has gone, and that he has lost a dear friend.<br />
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Her funeral has taken place in Barcelona today, 12 pm. Josep Carreras and part of his family participated to the ceremony at the Tanatori de Les Corts, during which Montserrat Caballé's voice could be heard again on four occasions: Schubert's Ave Maria, Haendel's Lascia ch'io pianga, Puccini's O mio babbino caro, and Verdi's La Vergine degli Angeli.</div>
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At the end of the ceremony, Josep Carreras had some more words to remember Montserrat Caballé, the unique artist she was and, even more important according to him, the wonderful person she was. Once again he defined her as the soprano of the 20th Century together with Maria Callas, and assured that there will never be another one like her. In particular, he said that she was a very simple, caring woman. She was like a sister to him, she even took care of him sometimes.</div>
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After answering to the press, visibly touched, Carreras dearly greeted her family, in particular her husband, tenor Bernabé Martí, and her brother and former manager, Carles Caballé.</div>
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Montserrat Caballé will be missed a lot by all those who experienced her artistry live, through video and audio recordings. Most of all, she will be missed forever by those who love OPERA with capital letters, because she marked our way of feeling, experiencing and enjoying it. </div>
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As far from Carreras' fans are concerned, we will miss her for an additional reason. Besides her fundamental role at the beginning of his career, she has shared the stage with him hundreds of times, many of which just marked history. No words can actually and exhaustively express what they could be when they sang together, and how much they admire and love each other. </div>
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They were one of the most beloved couple on stage, and now we feel like orphans in some way. She was just perfect, so authentic. Her laughter was contageous. </div>
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One had the impression that her amazing pianissimos could last forever. And now, for sure, they will.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Montserrat Caballé and Josep Carreras. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfEYdqdU7z4+" target="_blank">Un Ballo in Maschera. Teatro alla Scala, 1975</a>.</td></tr>
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