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The Great Puccini

Jonathan Tetelman (tenor), PKF - Prague Philharmonia, Carlo Rizzi

The Great Puccini

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He adopts a nuanced approach to characterisation, bringing a vocally distinctive tone to each role. His Cavaradossi is as languid and heroic as you could wish for; his Luigi edgy and sombre;...

The Great Puccini

Jonathan Tetelman (tenor), PKF - Prague Philharmonia, Carlo Rizzi

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He adopts a nuanced approach to characterisation, bringing a vocally distinctive tone to each role. His Cavaradossi is as languid and heroic as you could wish for; his Luigi edgy and sombre;...

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After his much-acclaimed Deutsche Grammophon début Arias (“This disc is quite simply a sensation”– BBC Music Magazine), Chilean-American tenor Jonathan Tetelman turns his attention to Giacomo Puccini, to mark the centenary of the composer’s death in 2024. For Tetelman, Puccini is one of the greatest of all composers of Italian opera: “I listen, study and enjoy his music daily. There is always something to learn from him, and my mind is forever open to him. Without Giacomo Puccini, opera wouldn’t be the same. Grazie, Maestro!”. Celebrating the very best of Puccini , the album is released to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of one the world’s most popular opera composers.The album consists of well-known tenor arias such as Nessun dorma, E lucevan le stelle, Donna non vidi mai and Che gelida manina, popular ensembles from "Madame Butterfly", "La bohème" and "Il tabarro" as well as rarities such as Torna ai felici from "Le Villi" and Parigi nè la città dei desideri from "La Rondine".

Contents and tracklist

Che gelida manina
Track length4:27
O soave fanciulla
Track length3:56
Dunque è proprio finita
Track length5:40
Dammi i colori! Recondita armonia
Track length2:42
Mario Cavaradossi? ... E lucevan le stelle
Track length6:51
Quello che tacete
Track length1:31
Ch'ella mi creda
Track length1:47

Spotlight on this release

Awards and reviews

  • BBC Music Magazine
    December 2023
    Opera Choice
  • Opus Klassik Awards
    2024
    Nominated - Male Singer of the Year
  • Gramophone Awards
    2024 Winners
    Voice & Ensemble
  • Gramophone Magazine
    Awards Issue 2023
    Editor's Choice

December 2023

He adopts a nuanced approach to characterisation, bringing a vocally distinctive tone to each role. His Cavaradossi is as languid and heroic as you could wish for; his Luigi edgy and sombre; his Ruggero youthful. But it is in the role of Des Grieux that he particularly captivates.

27th September 2023

If this fast-rising Chilean-American tenor isn’t at home singing chunks of Puccini, he’s at home nowhere. Italian sunshine and lyrical flow seem built into his voice.
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