А теперь, что пишет пресса:
Madama Butterfly with Vancouver Opera
Elissa Poole, The Globe and Mail - May 30, 2010
Tenor James Valenti, as the naval lieutenant who “marries” Butterfly for the duration of his stay, was perfectly cast as the loathsome Pinkerton. He, too, is fine to look at: tall and handsome, with his gleaming good health and all-American, Pepsodent smile. Yet he also suggests America at its worst, with his self-satisfied arrogance, sense of entitlement, and hedonistic charm. How, though, could one resist such a glorious voice, so effortlessly projected, so free, warm, smooth, and seductive?Tenor James Valenti, wins Rising Star Award
The Associated Press, April 15, 2010
NEW YORK — Tenor James Valenti has won the Richard Tucker award, given annually to an American singer thought to be on the verge of a major opera career. The 32-year-old from New Jersey made his Metropolitan Opera debut on March 29 as Alfredo in Verdi's "La Traviata." He is to make his Royal Opera debut in July in the same role and his Paris Opera debut in September as Pinkerton in Puccini's "Madama Butterfly." He has appeared as Rodolfo in Puccini's "La Boheme" at Milan's Teatro alla Scala, Pinkerton at the San Francisco Opera and Alfredo at the Salzburg Festival in Austria. Last year, he was selected the Dallas Opera's debut artist of the year. Valenti receives a $30,000 prize. Past winners include Stephanie Blythe, Lawrence Brownlee, David Daniels, Joyce DiDonato, Renee Fleming, Matthew Polenzani, Deborah Voigt and Richard Leech.
For more info visit: www.richardtucker.org[QUOTE]Voice & Looks: Valenti, A Perfect TenorLa traviata at The Metropolitan Opera
Anthony Tommasini, The New York Times - April 4, 2010
"James Valenti, the dashing young American tenor who made his Met debut on Monday as Alfredo under Mr. Slatkin, seemed liberated on Saturday night under Mr. Armiliato. His voice, which combines warm, appealing sound with robust, youthful energy, made an even better impression."
Barbara Hoffman, The New York Post - April 12, 2010
Link to full article: A Perfect Tenor[/QUOTE]
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