Vittorio

Vittorio Grigolo (Artist, Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Vittorio Grigolo
• Audio CD (September 12, 2006)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Decca
• ASIN: B000GW8UFO
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,819 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #71 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Modern, 20th, & 21st Century > Vocal & Song
  • #88 in Music > Classical > Chamber Music > By Period > Modern & 20th Century

Editorial Reviews

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Unlike Russell Watson, to whom he is being compared (along with Andrea Bocelli), Vittorio Grigolo is a real opera singer. He sang as a boy treble with Pavarotti many years ago and has sung in West Side Story, Verdi's Otello (the smallish role of Cassio), and Fenton in Verdi's Falstaff on stage in major opera houses. He is clearly a tenore di grazia--a true, light tenor, with a graceful, easy top, no sense of pushing or forcing--and would probably be ideal for the operas of Donizetti. But the crossover bug has bitten Vittorio. He signed a more-than-a-million-dollar contract with his record label, which, he says, will still allow him to sing opera three times a year. On this CD, Vittorio exhibits a beautiful, light sound, capable of high pianissimi and spinning out a long, lyrical line. Aside from "Maria" from West Side Story, which he sings with great charm and appeal, the music recorded here is of a pop nature, the arrangements of the easy-listening, lounge-lizard variety. A pretty voice, a guy with style. If you listen to Watson and Groban, you'll need this CD. --Robert Levine

Product Description

With his romantic voice and dashing good looks, Vittorio has quickly become one of the top tenors of his generation. The 28-year-old native of Rome started singing arias around The house by the age of four. Not yet into his teens, he was invited to sing Tosca with Luciano Pavarotti at the Rome opera house. Pavarotti was so impressed by his adolescent co-star that he raved about him to the press who in turn dubbed him the little Pavarotti. After a successful audition for Simon Cowell's classical crossover group Il Divo, Vittorio opted instead to pursue a solo career that would allow him to bring his irresistible blend of classical and pop music to the masses while still continuing to appear in several opera productions each year.

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm in Heaven, November 22, 2006

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Marion Wood "Mainganikan" (Atlanta, Michigan USA) - See all my reviews
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I bought Vittorio's CD out of curiousity and have never regretted it!
He has an absolutely wonderful voice!!! He makes singing sound easy; I don't even hear any gasps of breaths. His voice just continuously flows
gently and beautifully! I also am extremely happy with his choice of songs. This has become one of my favorite CDs. I hope we hear a lot more
from him!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bellisima!, September 21, 2006

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Lucia "music lover" (Iowa City, IA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Vittorio (Audio CD)

Bocelli is my gold standard for beautiful, moving voices. However, I am always on the lookout for new tenors who sing in the romance languages. With the exception of Josh Groban, who does a fantastic job for a non-native speaker, I was always disappointed in my search. Vittorio Grigolo's voice touches my soul and makes my spirits soar. Another reviewer said that Vittorio's music has the power to transport. I agree wholeheartedly. I am thrilled to have discovered him, and I look forward to more beautiful music in the future. I can't stop playing this CD. Bravissimo Vittorio!

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A treat to listeners, September 30, 2006

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anon - See all my reviews

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I believe now that there's a (singing) God, that had made Vittorio a NON-il divo (yuk!). A real treat to hear sounds and pitches and nuances and vibrato in such wonderful technique, masterfully controlled. After listen to Vittorio I discover so many thing Groban can't do (while trying to be a tenor which he is not), and how much richer Vittorio's voice is compared to Bocelli. And on this recording his voive can be heard clearly and not drowned out by the orchestra nor do you feel that he has to fight for his space. This is a real master, he sounds so effortless. Highly recommend.