Sharon, Alessandro Safina is indeed really popular here in Europe. As I understand, he's (was) a professional opera singer in Italy and hooked up with this producer for this 'project cd'. As far as I know, Safina thinks it's all a big joke and will return to his original job once the hype is over.... But you're right, he's very easy on the eyes as well as the ears! :-) Bye, Nande
>From: <szy@n...> >Reply-To: vocalist-temporary@yahoogroups.com >To: <vocalist-temporary@yahoogroups.com> >Subject: RE: [vocalist] Re: pseudo opera >Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 23:10:47 -0800 > > > >Slight twist of the topic. Am now listening to the first track of a new CD >I purchased which features a classically-trained singer doing pop songs in >Italian. Alessandro Safina, known as the Italian George Clooney (he is >awfully easy on the eyes!) is currently hitting the American scene after >much success in Europe. Some are calling the genre "pop-opera", others say >it's hard to classify. > >As one who, frankly, wouldn't listen to Charlotte on a bet, but who enjoys >Sting and other interesting contemporary artists, I am really enjoying the >lighter rep of this CD sung by a decent voice. I'm not analyzing his >technique, (well, ok, not really very much at least) - hey, I do that all >day as a teacher, but I am finding the songs very relaxing and sensitively >sung. > >Anyone else care to comment on this singer? > >Sharon Szymanski > >The Szymanski Studio -"encouraging excellence in the vocal arts" > > > > > > > > > >
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