The Epoch Times reviews the new John Osborn recording, A Tribute to Gilbert Duprez:
“Delos has just released the debut solo recording of American bel canto tenor John Osborn. Listening to this spectacular recital makes one wonder why it took so long. … Osborn’s singing throughout is exemplary, showing a mastery of 19th century French style, clear enunciation, and ringing high notes. He also acts with his voice, in arias that range from declaration of love to a call to arms. Osborn certainly proves that he is the right choice to honor the groundbreaking 19th century tenor Duprez. Constantine Orbelian, conducting the Kaunas City Symphony, provides ideal accompaniment. The Kaunas State Choir adds excitement to the scene from ‘Guillaume Tell.’ The engineering of the album is excellent and, in the liner booklet, Delos helpfully supplies the words of the arias in the original French with the English translations. ‘A Tribute to Gilbert Duprez’ is a must for lovers of bel canto opera.”
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