The gay power couple of the baroque world. I suspect that Jaroussky and Cencic wouldn’t be bothered at all by possible listener discomfort; after all, they previously played husband and wife in the Les Arts Florissants production. You will never hear Jaroussky singing big roles from Aïda or La Bohème for female singers. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Following his re-training as a countertenor, Cenčić has enjoyed a successful career that has taken him around the world. singing opera arias from Handel on The Handel Album. Cencic made his debut at the Vienna State Opera on 28 February 2010, in the role of the Herold in the premiere of Aribert Reimann's opera Medea. Alcina was one of the most eagerly awaited productions at the festival in Aix-en-Provence this year. Philippe Jaroussky ⇒ I have been together with my boyfriend for ten years now, so he takes it well. He made his debut as a countertenor in 2001. They offer a variety which is unusual in the opera seria of the 18th century. ( Log Out /  Julia Mikhaylovna Lezhneva (Russian: Юлия Михайловна Лежнева ; born 5 December 1989) is a Russian soprano opera singer and recitalist, specialising in soprano and coloratura mezzo-soprano material of the 18th and early 19th century. For starters, I know very little about opera. Julia Mikhaylovna Lezhneva is a Russian soprano opera singer and recitalist, specialising in soprano and coloratura mezzo-soprano material of the 18th and early 19th century. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Musician/Band. that he is gay. PHILIPPE JAROUSSKY SACRED CANTATAS BACH . I have no idea whether he is gay or straight, nor does it really matter to me. Hello. I’d be willing to share if I had proof that he swung my way to begin with! I just love Jaroussky’s voice, style and talent too, he’s amazing! Hi guys, yes Jaroussky is gay, his boyfriend is baroque conductor Jean Christophe Spinosi. It’s such an amazing thing.”. I like that he keeps his life private and lets us judge only by his performance and I have a lot of respect for his attitude. Nathalie Stutzmann has just been announced as the Philadelphia Orchestra’s new Principal Guest Conductor from season 21/22. If you are looking for some of the best opera songs of all time, prepare yourself for a nice journey here discovering 20 of the most beautiful, most popular opera songs (opera arias). Philippe Jaroussky doesn’t need any introduction here; maybe Julia Lezhneva does: She is very young indeed, and Wikipedia seems unsure how to classify her voice — maybe because it is truly one of a kind — round, warm, very flexible, and first of all, huge. In 2017, he performed the same role in the production for the reopening of the Staatsoper Unter den Linden in Berlin, staged by Eva Höckmayr, conducted by Diego Fasolis, alongside Anna Prohaska as Poppea. I really do admire Philippe!!! But his partner is not Spinosi because the latter is married. can you really tell? La calle. 6:16. Phone Number. Musician/Band. Information. From 1992 to 1997, he pursued a solo career, singing soprano although his voice had already broken. But yeah – Philippe is hot, and probably going out with that Spinosi guy. "Ombra mai fu" ( Serse ) by G.- F. Händel. Cavalli’s operas are full of fantasy, craziness, humor and emotion. Musician/Band. The Spanish soprano, Nuria [Núria] Rial, began her musical formation in Catalonia (where she got the Honour Prize in singing) and after, she continued her studies at the Musikhochschule in Basel with Professor Kurt Widmer, where she gets the “Solistendiplom-gesang” of the Musikhochschule der Stadt Basel. Doc permalink. Tolomeo, her brother and husband (! Countertenors are quite rare because their limited repertoire, I’ve only heard one or two live so far during my life. Instead, you’ll hear him sing lovely, light arias and songs from an earlier period (say, 1800 and earlier), and a few more modern songs of a lighter fare (as in the second clip I posted). She studied with Tamara Cherkasova, Irina Zhurina, Elena Obraztsova, Dennis O'Neill and Yvonne Kenny. “Le Tourbillon des Sentiments” – 24 June 2012, Baden-Baden Festspielhaus – by Lankin – The pieces from the programme “Le Tourbillon des Sentiments” may have been written in the 17th century; however, Marie-Nicole Lemieux & Philippe Jaroussky, supported by the ‘Ensemble Artaserse’, made them seem brand new. Artist. I am a fan and have a growing appreciation for the art. Premiere", "Händel-Festspiele: Cencic rehabilitiert Oper "Arminio, Partial Discography (excludes recordings made with the Sängerknaben and as a boy soprano), Profile of Max Emanuel Cencic on the website of his French management firm, Concerts Parisiens, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Max_Emanuel_Cenčić&oldid=1011235529, Wikipedia articles with BIBSYS identifiers, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers, Wikipedia articles with PLWABN identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SUDOC identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 9 March 2021, at 19:46. Don’t you like to talk about it? Conducted by Andrea Marcon, this was, in the words of Opera News, “musically … a performance of the highest festival level”. Philippe Jaroussky as Ruggiero is in thrall to Patricia Petibon as the sorceress Alcina in Katie Mitchell’s virtuosic production of Handel’s opera from the 2015 Aix-en-Provence Festival, described by Bachtrack as “a night of a thousand delights”. Il Giardino Armonico Giovanni Antonini, Conductor. Cenčić was educated at Downside School in Somerset between the ages of 14 and 16.[2]. Book Review: "The Castrato and his Wife" by Helen Berry. All in all, it is a … i was just curious to know… is he (really) gay??? Musician/Band. 404-814-5420. Musician/Band. Recorded performances, in which Cenčić was either treble soloist of the Sängerknaben or an independent male soprano, include Handel's Messiah, Haydn's Die Schöpfung, and Mozart's Requiem, alongside countertenor Derek Lee Ragin). Grammy Awards 2020: Cardi B highlights her curves in a vibrant keyhole dress as she holds hands with husband Offset at glitzy afterparty. He wasn’t involved in Farinelli. In Budapest and Paris TCE she performs Stabat Mater with Franco Fagioli. He is noted for a series of dramatically varied portrayals, including the female role of Saint Alexis' wife (Sposa) in Stefano Landi's 1631 opera Sant'Alessio, with William Christie and Les Arts Florissants. Max Emanuel Cenčić (born 21 September 1976) is a Croatian countertenor, currently based in Austria. Ann Hallenberg (the official page) Musician/Band. From circa 1987 to 1992, Cenčić was a member of the Wiener Sängerknaben, touring and recording with them. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. 1:36 . Awsome film, you should watch it! Grammy-nominated Italian Francesco Turrisi has been claimed as a ‘ musical alchemist ‘ by the SBS Italian for his style and passion for different instruments. ( Log Out /  Philippe Jaroussky. Olga Peretyatko - Ольга Перетятько . 124. Stutzmann studierte zunächst bis 1982 Klavier, Fagott, Kammermusik und Dirigieren am Konservatorium von Nancy. I like his sweet and expressive tone, which doesn’t have the edginess (which some people like) of, say, David Daniels. Reply. But yeah – Philippe is hot, and probably going out with that Spinosi guy. So much love, intensity and sheer technique. [4][5] He has also staged operas, notably Handel's Arminio, in which he also played the title role, at the Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe in 2016[6], Post-Sängerknaben career as a male soprano, BBC music magazine,British Broadcasting Corporation, 1994, v3 1-6, p. 8: "Max Emanuel Cenčić, an Austrian singer of Croatian descent, was born in 1976. Just to think he’s only 31 or so…..wow! Julia … Nowadays, there are many wonderful countertenors that enjoy high-profile status across the world, including Andreas Scholl (Germany), David Daniels and Bejun Mehta, (America), Iestyn Davies, Michael Chance and James Bowman (Britain) and Philippe Jaroussky (France). It is a a great experience to listen to Opera music and enjoy this super expressing and emotional art. And how do you know that????? Please wait a few minutes and refresh this page. Change ). His music makes me so happy! ( Log Out /  Here are a couple of video clips of him that I especially enjoy: Although Jaroussky sings some opera, it’s not a genre that one would expect to hear him perform, with the exception of certain early operas, such as those by Handel, Monteverdi and Vivaldi (like the one you’ve chosen). Valer Sabadus. Puccini, Verdi and Wagner, the composers we most associate with grand opera, did not have a voice like your future husband’s in mind when they wrote music for their great characters. [1] He was a member of the Wiener Sängerknaben. As if I had a chance with the French countertenor to begin with. Philippe Jaroussky’s plangent timbre is ideal for the title-role, which is predominantly lyrical: the vocal drama really centres on his best friend Arbace, who is framed for the king’s murder by his Machiavellian father (Daniel Behle, supremely venomous in the sole tenor role) as part of a convoluted plot to seize the throne. From circa 1987 to 1992, Cenčić was a member of the Wiener Sängerknaben, touring and recording with them. the chevalier philippe jaroussky is good example for all young singers , he is glittering with his voice and performance , he is idol , he is icon of 21 th century , the new millennium. Two weeks later I have everything he’s ever done in my music library and am currently plotting ways to get him to marry me. ( Log Out /  She studied with Elena Obraztsova, and this influence is clearly apparent. However, it is true that our plans come in second after the music. I’ve been trying to find everywhere about his love life !!! TELEMANN. Elina Garanca. David Bowie. JOURNAL FRANKFURT: Philippe, you are one of the world’s most famous countertenors – yet relatively little about your private life is known to the public. Orlando furioso (Vivaldi) – The Opera Scribe. Sometimes, he is traveling with me, of course. I read it from here http://www.brandenburg.com.au/2010/index.php?mact=CGCalendar,3fc52,default,1&3fc52use_session=&3fc52year=2009&3fc52month=10&3fc52returnid=200&page=200 He sang three additional performances of the role at the Staatsoper in November and December 2010.[3]. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Directed by Katie Mitchell, and with Patricia Petibon and Philippe Jaroussky as the star-crossed lovers – what’s not to love? Cencic appeared as Nerone role in Monteverdi's L'incoronazione di Poppea for the Opéra de Lille in 2012, with Sonya Yoncheva as Poppea, Tim Mead as Ottone and Emanuelle Haïm conducting Le Concert d’Astrée. We need more conductors like her.”. Robert Schryer asks if the growth of Hi-Fi in the 1960s was this month we feature countertenor Philippe Jaroussky driven by the emerging counterculture. Sir Simon Rattle. Adver Maybe I want to spend two weeks at home together with him, then a project … Well, I lead a normal life; I have been together with my partner for eight years now. yes Jaroussky is gay, his boyfriend is baroque conductor Jean Christophe Spinosi. PHILIPPE JAROUSSKY: I don’t talk about it that often because, really, the focus is on my art. The artist debuts with Seoul Philharmonic at the Lotte Concert Hall, Orquesta Nacional España in Madrid, Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall and Orchestra Accademia Santa Cecilia in Rome. Harvey Braylin. A studio recording of operatic arias by George Frideric Handel, notably containing music composed for the mezzo-soprano castrato Giovanni Carestini, was released on the EMI/Virgin label in the UK on 1 March 2010. Jaroussky is fabulous, IMO. Philippe Jaroussky - Page officielle. Cecilia Bartoli. Prior to adapting his vocal technique to the countertenor range, Cenčić made a series of recordings of operatic arias and Lieder for a private record label. Waco: Who's Calling Me From 404-814? Cenčić can also be heard as the leading treble soloist with the Wiener Sängerknaben in numerous recordings of liturgical and secular music on the Philips label. Joevanni Farako 2237 Glen Haven Dr Loveland Colorado. Franco Fagioli - Countertenor. Lascia ch'io pianga - Rinaldo (1711) de Georg Friedrich Händel. Parnassus ARTS Productions. But you’re a star … Star? Anyone who witnessed Ms Lezhneva’s ravishing performance of Rossini’s Fra il padre at 2010’s Classical Brits, or has heard her early recordings on the Naive label such as her award-winning disc of Rossini arias or Vivaldi’s Ottone in Villa, will need no convincing of the 23-year-old’s already awesome abilities. The man’s voice that was blended (well, not really blended – the recording switches between the two: high notes female, lower notes, male) was that of Derek Lee Ragin. He is an really great, incredible , unique Person – to deeply respect, to faithfully admire…. Farinelli. Nathalie Stutzmann (* 6.Mai 1965 in Suresnes) ist eine französische Opernsängerin und Dirigentin.Sie ist Chefdirigentin des Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra in Norwegen und Erste Gastdirigentin des Philadelphia Orchestra.. Leben. (and probably more than one . Philippe Jaroussky, Counter-Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - Paul O'Dette, Lute, FeaturedArtist - Karina Gauvin, Soprano Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra, Orchestra - Agostino Steffani, Composer Xavier Sabata. JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH1685-1750 Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust bwv 170 Ich habe genug bwv 82 GEORG PHILIPP TELEMANN1681-1767 Die stille Nacht twv 1:364 (Der am Ölberg zagende Jesus) Jesus liegt in letzten Zügen twv 1:983 (Der sterbende Jesus) PHILIPPE JAROUSSKY countertenor Freiburger Barockorchester Ann-Kathrin … The scandal is explicit on the flyleaf: The Castrato and His Wife, and historian Helen Berry weaves an account that fulfills her intriguing choice of title. Born Max Emanuel Cenčić in Zagreb, he started singing at a very early age, earning fame in his native Croatia at the age of six after singing the Queen of the Night's coloratura aria "Der Hölle Rache" from Mozart's Die Zauberflöte on Zagreb television. Orlando furioso (Vivaldi) Vivaldi, like his wicked sorceress Alcina, enchants the senses, then lures us into a queasily erotic nightmare of the sort we associate more with Richard Strauss than opera seria. G. F. Händel, Lascia ch'io pianga (Rinaldo) - R. Invernizzi - Ghislieri Consort. Teddy you have a rival! David Bowie in his own words What he told USA TODAY about religion music. I’ve just discovered him recently, too The gay power couple of the baroque world. 404-814-6369. Born Max Emanuel Cenčić in Zagreb, he started singing at a very early age, earning fame in his native Croatia at the age of six after singing the Queen of the Night's coloratura aria "Der Hölle Rache" from Mozart's Die Zauberflöte on Zagreb television. ", Wiener Staatsoper schedule - Max Emanuel Cencic, "Kritik - Berliner Staatsoper Unter den Linden / Niemand ist vor Amor sicher", "Berlin / Staatsoper: L'incoronazione de Poppea. Nothing I’ve read has spoke of his sexuality though. Trending. Born on December 9, 1977, The 43 years aged Italian musician has recently married the gorgeous Rhiannon Giddens ( American musician and Carolina Chocolate Drops founder ). 2:40. I’m so much looking forward to hearing and seeing Jaroussky live! In the past I did have some problems with previous partners, but he never gave me any trouble in that regard. Performing Arts. Philippe Jaroussky FC. Nor does his voice have the power of Daniels’, but it’s very appropriate for the repertoire that he chooses. Brittana Nikya 2306 Weymouth Ct Nc 27612 Cary North Carolina. of Landi’s Il Sant’Alessio, which featured no fewer than thirteen countertenors! Error: Twitter did not respond. I heard he was involved in the film Farinelli as well, where his voice was morphed with a female’s to get the ‘castrat’ effect. If you are in to certain genres, such as baroque music, you hear them more often. These recordings have been sporadically available through Arcadia, the online shop of the Wiener Staatsoper. 124. CAM Clasica en soporta calle del Carmen apptv. In 2015 Decca released a recording by Parnassus Arts Productions of Leonardo Vinci's Catone in Utica co-produced by Cenčić, in which he sang the role of Arbace. Myaunna Vernee 5002 Wycliff Dr Bexar Texas Tx. I think he’s amazing and very good looking as well. July 22, 2009 10:47 am. Born: 1975 - Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. I read that he is gay, and when I read it I felt really disappointed, as a straight female. A particular highlight from his recordings with the Sängerknaben is a performance of the vocal version of Johann Strauss II's Frühlingsstimmen, a remarkable feat of vocalism for a boy soprano. 404-814-2624. Anna Netrebko. After all, love as a topic has never become out-dated. ), King of Egypt – Christophe Dumaux Cornelia, widow of Pompey – Anne Sofie von Otter Sesto, her stepson – Philippe Jaroussky Achilla, Tolomeo’s General – Ruben Drole Curio, a praetor, Caesar’s General – Peter Kálmán Nireno, Cleopatra’s and Tolomeo’s servant – Jochen Kowalski. I recently discovered Jaroussky, a French sopranist counter tenor on youtube. The R&B star, who hosted Sunday evening's ceremony, accompanied husband of 10 years Swizz Beatz and son Genesis, five - the younger of their two children - for a post-event meal. Thanks for the comment. Any ideas? Musician/Band. Submitted by Ryan Koons on December 17, 2012 - 3:56pm. 1:19. Cenčić also appeared in the role of Perseo in the serenata Andromeda Liberata, attributed to Antonio Vivaldi but of dubious authorship, both in a world tour and a recording on the DGG Archiv label with Andrea Marcon and the Venice Baroque Orchestra. Hi guys, Early career as a boy soprano. Not sure if he’s gay. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. That’s because a) it’s pretty much only the early operas that have roles for male sopranos and altos, and b) opera is, for the most part, too big for his voice. 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