Juan Diego Florez

Juan Diego Florez Photo: Jason Bell/ Decca

According to almost every actor, the simplest things are always the most difficult and this is certainly true when applied to singing. “Light tenor” is the field in which Juan Diego Flórez shines. “Light” in this case doesn’t mean “simple”, but rather “weightless”. Whilst a “heavy tenor” is allowed to sing with strength and depth, Juan Diago Flórez must ascend to the highest heights, something which, as a native of the Andes, runs in his blood. The man who is celebrated by both press and public alike transforms every aria he performs into a festival. Nobody – and we repeat, NOBODY – in the world today is able to make such beautiful high Cs sparkle. Singing as a natural phenomenon!

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