MICHAEL SPYRES as CANDIDE (Leonard Bernstein) Make Our Garden Grow & Nothing More Than This

MICHAEL SPYRES singing the aria "Nothing More Than This" and the finale "Make Our Garden Grow" from Leonard Bernstein's opera CANDIDE. Recorded in June 2013.
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[@thamestango]

I had the privilege of seeing him last night in Benvenuto Cellini. Unrecognisable, unkempt hair, bearded, sexy, and he sang and acted like a dream. He sings so naturally, a riposte to those who say operatic voices are affected. I've just discovered him and want to see him in everything he does. Watch his duet with Elizabeth Connell in the Verdi Otello. She is a decade or two older but acts a young woman with such artistry and can still sing ! Glorious.

[@sarahdaniel411]

I got to see him in that also. Became an instant fan. But then there was very little online to find - but now! A concert a day if I want. I just saw him in London at Cadogen Hall, super as ever. I thought in the first aria that nothing was happening, until I noticed tears running down my face! For me, this is one of the great, great voices. (And can act like mad -- always singing out of the character and the drama, not about notes.)

[@JameSongMaker]

Spyres seems to be an exception to the rule that operatic voices are affected, cause most of them are.

[@sarahdaniel411]

Another thing I appreciate about him is his precision with language. German, French, Italian, English - each one distinct and distinctive. Such gifts!

[@nicolehourcade]

Sarah Daniel i agree with you, especially in French he is Amazing

[@timothyjackson715]

This must be one of the best interpretations

[@FranciscoFerrerGaliana1930]

Magnifico

[@liliacristinapohl4905]

Esplendida voz.¡¡..

[@richardrittelmann233]

My favourite Bernstein

[@3_esse]

Is that LEAH PARTRIDGE as Cunegonde ?

[@wewper]

It must be so. Henceforth, Candide should be sung by a tenor not only well-versed in bel canto but also has the steely ring suited for Enée. Any questions?

[@junefun55]

Where was this? I am so excited about Michael in Benvenuto Cellini at ENO next spring!

[@DIDIERFARNIR]

Opéra des Flandres... Anvers ou Gand.... superbe !!!!

[@dianaaljadeff2983]

Michael Spyres is incrible He sang as a tenor as a barítone and also as a bass barítone.

[@Chris-sm9vw]

And as a Baritenor.

[@bobashby3106]

Well sung. But what on earth was going on with the set concept?