I don't know that I would call a nearly 2 decade career at the Metropolitan in New York City "underrated". Talk to anyone who saw him live at the MET or anywhere else, and they would all tell you the same thing "oh, Jerry! He was a world class talent beyond compare!!" That has been my experience anyway
I’m not sure why everyone says he’s underrated... I rate him extremely high.! He enjoyed a pretty stellar career during his time. It was tragic about the end of his life. I had the chance to meet him a couple times and he was very kind and actually seemed quite sensitive and warm. He was a wonderful singer that’s for sure.
even classical and opera world, it is common to see this type of unfair stuff. Not a little, but rather huge. To be a sensitive artist, I can imagine that the audience, or the stage, reaction from field be top VIP to him and to any artist. I always see the live performance be so much more, richer than studio recording due to reaction between singer and listeners...
He was part of a "class" of American tenors- Leech, Schicoff were also among them. Excellent singers , solid and dependable, beautiful voices but without the oversized, star personality. They became almost interchangeable. They did everything right but in the end, they just didnt have star quality. Something was missing. A spark, an inner light. As good as he was , ultimately he was , like his contemporaries, a bit dull.
He was anything but dull in performance. I saw him frequently at Washington Opera and he was a riveting performer--completly changed my perception of Opera...and I had seen all the "greats".
@SHICOFF1 wow, so sad that I did not follow opera that much then, it would had been easy for me to rush to Met, his talent is so obvious, also he reminds me of the tenor: FRITZ WUNDERLICH, such a beautiful timbre of voice, I really love. Not sure if you will think the same? I am sure you listened to Fritz a ton.
@@HaTenor At least we can learn from his recordings here. Also his Interview on RUclips- he speaks about the importance of LISTENING to the 'Old' Singers from the earliest days of Recordings to the Postwar period. One must know the History and Context. I totally agree. We were about the same age - young Singers in NYC - unfortunately I never met him. But I had educated myself on those early Recordings and it taught me more than my various Voice Teachers. I left Opera to do something totally different - Journalism in another Country - but I'm going back to my Music now, listening and thinking. Good luck to YOU !!!
Veramente bravo, colpisce la forza oltre che la bellezza e la precisione della voce. BRAVO !
One of the best tenors ever. Such technique and commitment are hard to be found now. Miss him so much.
great even vibrato. Very VERY underrated.
Wonderful singer...and yes...very under-rated!! And...very intelligent and reflective as a teacher... What a shame !!!!!
I don't know that I would call a nearly 2 decade career at the Metropolitan in New York City "underrated". Talk to anyone who saw him live at the MET or anywhere else, and they would all tell you the same thing "oh, Jerry! He was a world class talent beyond compare!!" That has been my experience anyway
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I’m not sure why everyone says he’s underrated... I rate him extremely high.! He enjoyed a pretty stellar career during his time. It was tragic about the end of his life. I had the chance to meet him a couple times and he was very kind and actually seemed quite sensitive and warm. He was a wonderful singer that’s for sure.
RoadScholarComics Because he never achieved the fame he deserved.
even classical and opera world, it is common to see this type of unfair stuff. Not a little, but rather huge. To be a sensitive artist, I can imagine that the audience, or the stage, reaction from field be top VIP to him and to any artist. I always see the live performance be so much more, richer than studio recording due to reaction between singer and listeners...
He was part of a "class" of American tenors- Leech, Schicoff were also among them. Excellent singers , solid and dependable, beautiful voices but without the oversized, star personality. They became almost interchangeable. They did everything right but in the end, they just didnt have star quality. Something was missing. A spark, an inner light. As good as he was , ultimately he was , like his contemporaries, a bit dull.
@@jefolson6989 What a shame. So intelligent and thoughtful, such a good Guy. Beautiful Voice too. I wish I'd known him.
He was anything but dull in performance. I saw him frequently at Washington Opera and he was a riveting performer--completly changed my perception of Opera...and I had seen all the "greats".
We love Jerry, class singer.
Bravo!👏👏👏
Sensational! Tragic chatacter: great singer. What life and power!
electric energetic voice in the loud and soft sections. an even tone from bottom to top.
Wow, he is the perfect Duke! wish had the chance to enjoy it live, it is Great Performance for sure. Thank you for great posting.
@SHICOFF1 wow, so sad that I did not follow opera that much then, it would had been easy for me to rush to Met, his talent is so obvious, also he reminds me of the tenor: FRITZ WUNDERLICH, such a beautiful timbre of voice, I really love. Not sure if you will think the same? I am sure you listened to Fritz a ton.
It's bloody cough city in the background. Where's Vickers when you need him?
Shut up with your damn coughing !!!😅😅
Super !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So good and so beautiful!!!
As a Singer and as a Man.
@@suzannederringer1607 I believe you definitely! Because the voice and the personality are very similar.
@@HaTenor You can see it in his Face. He was not aggressive or egotistical. He had a gentle Character and was thoughtful and intelligent.
@@suzannederringer1607 absolutely!!! I would have loved to meet him and learn from him. That would have been fantastic !!!
@@HaTenor At least we can learn from his recordings here. Also his Interview on RUclips- he speaks about the importance of LISTENING to the 'Old' Singers from the earliest days of Recordings to the Postwar period. One must know the History and Context.
I totally agree. We were about the same age - young Singers in NYC - unfortunately I never met him. But I had educated myself on those early Recordings and it taught me more than my various Voice Teachers.
I left Opera to do something totally different - Journalism in another Country - but I'm going back to my Music now, listening and thinking.
Good luck to YOU !!!