tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9856058.post-71805950745751719692008-03-12T16:01:00.006-04:002008-05-18T18:00:40.106-04:002008-05-18T18:00:40.106-04:00What should I say about Jonas Kaufmann's Romantic Arias? I love it as much as I hoped I would. The rendition of the Prize Song is very unusual. <br /><br />I am able to see both sides of the controversy concerning Jonas. For me he is the real thing--an artist of great gifts and great originality. The chief attraction for me is the amazing beauty of his voice. I simply adore it. <br /><br />His style is also fascinating to me. At various times on this blog I have encouraged performers to find their own way to expression, their own personal approach to the <a href="http://blog.onopera.com/2005/05/tools-of-expression.html">tools of expression</a>. For my ears Jonas does this. He isn't doing mere imitations of other singers. He doesn't scoop and slide as much as a real Italian would in Italian repertoire, but does that mean he should? He projects as a German singer in all repertoire, one of the reasons I predicted he would evolve gradually into a Heldentenor. Expression must come from the heart and not be imposed from the outside from the performances of other singers. IMHO.<br /><br />I hear true feeing in his voice. He successfully makes me hear the music again.Dr.Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02298893523780056481noreply@blogger.com1