Michael Spyres is one of the most sought-after singers of his generation, who has performed more roles than any active tenor: an astounding 83 roles in 78 separate operas! His unique three-octave range allows him to sing both as a tenor and a baritone in every genre from Baroque to the 21st century, while firmly establishing himself as an expert in bel canto repertoire and French Grand Opera. He has been celebrated in the world’s most prestigious international opera houses, festivals, and concert halls and is acclaimed in the widest range of repertoire. Michael Spyres is an an Artist Ambassador for Opera Rara joining WFMT on the occasion of his latest album with pianist Carlo Rizzi: Donizetti Songs, Vol. 3.
Michael Spyres, baritenor
Michael Spyres (Photo: Andie Bottrell for Parlophone Records Ltd.)
Playlist
All selections feature tenor and baritone Michael Spyres.
Richard Strauss: “Di rigori armato il seno” from Der Rosenkavalier
Moscow Chamber Orchestra/Constantine Orbelian
Ruggero Leoncavallo: “Si può? Si può?” from Pagliacci
Strasbourg Philharmonic Orchestra/Marko Letonja
Gioachino Rossini: “Largo al factotum” from Il barbiere di Siviglia
Strasbourg Philharmonic Orchestra/Marko Letonja
Rossini: “Ah! vieni nel tuo sangue” from Otello
Lawrence Brownlee, tenor
I Virtuosi Italiani/Corrado Rovaris
Gaetano Donizetti: Le Violon de Crémone*
Donizetti: “Je ne me plaignis pas”
Eloisa-Fleur Thom, violin*
Carlo Rizzi, piano
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: “Se di lauri il crine adorno” from Mitridate, re di Ponto, K. 87
Il Pomo d’Oro/Francesco Corti
Gaetano Latilla: “Se il mio paterno amore” from Siroe, re di Persia
Il Pomo d’Oro/Francesco Corti