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Russell Thomas performs "Celeste Aida" from Verdi's AIDA
In this intimate recording, Russell Thomas performs Radamès's hope-filled aria, "Celeste Aida" ("Heavenly Aida") from Act One of Verdi's AIDA. The world-renowned tenor returns to Lyric March 9-April 7, 2024 for Verdi's grandest opera, alongside a star-studded cast led by music director Enrique Mazzola.
For tickets and additional information, visit https://lyricopera.org/aida or call 312.827.5600.
Singer: Russell Thomas, Tenor
Pianist: Lucas Nogara
published: 13 Jul 2023
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IL TROVATORE - Act Three - "Di Quella Pira" (Russell Thomas)
Ruiz, Manrico's comrade, suddenly returns to report that Manrico's mother Azucena is to be burned at the stake. Manrico (tenor Russell Thomas) calls together his soldiers and sings of how they will save Azucena from death.
Learn more about Lyric's 2018/19 production of Verdi's IL TROVATORE at https://lyricopera.org/trovatore and listen to the full audio stream of this fiery opera at https://lyricopera.org/operastreaming.
published: 04 Jun 2021
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"E lucevan le stelle" from Puccini's TOSCA
In this Act Three aria from Puccini’s TOSCA, Mario Cavaradossi (sung here by tenor Russell Thomas) awaits his execution, reflecting on a perfect evening spent under the stars with his true love.
Experience this beautiful story of doomed love and political intrigue, onstage through April 10 with tickets at https://lyricopera.org/Tosca.
published: 16 Mar 2022
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Russell Thomas' Opera Start
International tenor, and LAO’s Artist in Residence, Russell Thomas, is known for his signature elegance and intensity to create vivid character portrayals on the world’s most important stages. Currently, he is singing the title role of our 2022/23 production of Otello, known as the "Mount Everest" of tenor roles. Listen as he shares his inspiring journey to opera, his challenges, and his advice for the up-and-coming generation of singers.
published: 02 Jun 2023
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Russell Thomas - MASCAGNI Mamma quel vino e generoso (Cavalleria Rusticana)
MASCAGNI - Mamma quel vino e generoso (Cavalleria Rusticana)
Russell Thomas - Tenor
Simon Lepper - Piano
Rosenblatt Recital: London 21.09.2015 - Praised as a “superb singer” (The New York Times), tenor Russell Thomas has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting vocal and dramatic talents on the international opera and concert scene. Here he is in his making his Rosenblatt Recitals debut at Wigmore Hall accompanied by pianist, Simon Lepper.
http://www.rosenblattrecitalseries.co.uk/recital.aspx?key=154
Rosenblatt Recitals are London's only world-class concert season of opera and song. Want to know more?
Find us on Facebook and Twitter:
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published: 21 Oct 2015
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Russell Thomas - BARBER Knoxville, Summer of 1915
BARBER - Knoxville, Summer of 1915
Russell Thomas - Tenor
Simon Lepper - Piano
Rosenblatt Recital: London 21.09.2015 - Praised as a “superb singer” (The New York Times), tenor Russell Thomas has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting vocal and dramatic talents on the international opera and concert scene. Here he is in his making his Rosenblatt Recitals debut at Wigmore Hall accompanied by pianist, Simon Lepper.
http://www.rosenblattrecitalseries.co.uk/recital.aspx?key=154
Rosenblatt Recitals are London's only world-class concert season of opera and song. Want to know more?
Find us on Facebook and Twitter:
https://www.facebook.com/rosenblatt.recitals
http://twitter.com/RosenblattOpera
published: 21 Oct 2015
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"Fidelio" Moving Moment, featuring Russell Thomas
At the start of Act II in Beethoven’s opera “Fidelio,” a horrific secret is finally revealed. Locked in the depths of Don Pizarro’s forbidding detention center lies the activist Florestan, barely alive.
In director Matthew Ozawa’s 21st-century adaptation of the opera, Florestan’s torture chamber is lined with video displays, flashing images and blaring sound to keep him awake at all hours.
The relentless torture and isolation has nearly broken his spirit. In the aria “In des Lebens Frühlingstagen,” he meditates on the dark circumstances he finds himself in — the punishment for speaking out against a tyrant.
“In des Lebens Frühlingstagen ist das Glück von mir geflohn! Wahrheit wagt ich kühn zu sagen, und die Ketten sind mein Lohn,” Florestan sings mournfully. “In the spring days of my l...
published: 17 Oct 2021
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"Roberto Devereux" Moving Moment, featuring Sondra Radvanovsky and Russell Thomas
The only thing keeping Roberto Devereux alive is the love of the Queen of England, Elizabeth I. She refuses to sign his death warrant. But a slip of the tongue has threatened to leave Roberto without any protections whatsoever.
Finally alone with the one she loves, Elizabeth I muses tender-heartedly about the time she and Roberto spent together — and the promises she made to keep him safe. But all Roberto can offer in return are vague, stiff promises of obedience and valor. It's hardly the romantic response she expected. So Elizabeth continues to press him: Who does your heart beat for? And that's when Roberto makes the fatal mistake, revealing that he does indeed feel love — for someone else.
In the duet "Nascondi, frena i palpiti," the queen starts to boil into rage. If Elizabeth canno...
published: 13 Aug 2021
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Funeral Mass for Susan Russell (10:30AM Saturday, December 9, 2023)
published: 10 Dec 2023
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Russell Thomas Group (Live at The Irish Rebel) - Forever More
"Forever More' performed by the Russell Thomas Group.
Russell Thomas Group Members:
Drums: Collin
Bass: Mike Ducy
Guitar: Dylan Clemons
Vocals: Raina
Shot and edited by Oblivious Art
Gear Used:
- Canon 5DIII Cinema Rig With Canon 50mm f1.8
- Canon 70D Cine Rig wtih Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 (Not Shown In Reel)
published: 27 Jun 2023
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Russell Thomas performs "Celeste Aida" from Verdi's AIDA
In this intimate recording, Russell Thomas performs Radamès's hope-filled aria, "Celeste Aida" ("Heavenly Aida") from Act One of Verdi's AIDA. The world-renowne...
In this intimate recording, Russell Thomas performs Radamès's hope-filled aria, "Celeste Aida" ("Heavenly Aida") from Act One of Verdi's AIDA. The world-renowned tenor returns to Lyric March 9-April 7, 2024 for Verdi's grandest opera, alongside a star-studded cast led by music director Enrique Mazzola.
For tickets and additional information, visit https://lyricopera.org/aida or call 312.827.5600.
Singer: Russell Thomas, Tenor
Pianist: Lucas Nogara
https://wn.com/Russell_Thomas_Performs_Celeste_Aida_From_Verdi's_Aida
In this intimate recording, Russell Thomas performs Radamès's hope-filled aria, "Celeste Aida" ("Heavenly Aida") from Act One of Verdi's AIDA. The world-renowned tenor returns to Lyric March 9-April 7, 2024 for Verdi's grandest opera, alongside a star-studded cast led by music director Enrique Mazzola.
For tickets and additional information, visit https://lyricopera.org/aida or call 312.827.5600.
Singer: Russell Thomas, Tenor
Pianist: Lucas Nogara
- published: 13 Jul 2023
- views: 2242
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IL TROVATORE - Act Three - "Di Quella Pira" (Russell Thomas)
Ruiz, Manrico's comrade, suddenly returns to report that Manrico's mother Azucena is to be burned at the stake. Manrico (tenor Russell Thomas) calls together hi...
Ruiz, Manrico's comrade, suddenly returns to report that Manrico's mother Azucena is to be burned at the stake. Manrico (tenor Russell Thomas) calls together his soldiers and sings of how they will save Azucena from death.
Learn more about Lyric's 2018/19 production of Verdi's IL TROVATORE at https://lyricopera.org/trovatore and listen to the full audio stream of this fiery opera at https://lyricopera.org/operastreaming.
https://wn.com/Il_Trovatore_Act_Three_Di_Quella_Pira_(Russell_Thomas)
Ruiz, Manrico's comrade, suddenly returns to report that Manrico's mother Azucena is to be burned at the stake. Manrico (tenor Russell Thomas) calls together his soldiers and sings of how they will save Azucena from death.
Learn more about Lyric's 2018/19 production of Verdi's IL TROVATORE at https://lyricopera.org/trovatore and listen to the full audio stream of this fiery opera at https://lyricopera.org/operastreaming.
- published: 04 Jun 2021
- views: 22312
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"E lucevan le stelle" from Puccini's TOSCA
In this Act Three aria from Puccini’s TOSCA, Mario Cavaradossi (sung here by tenor Russell Thomas) awaits his execution, reflecting on a perfect evening spent u...
In this Act Three aria from Puccini’s TOSCA, Mario Cavaradossi (sung here by tenor Russell Thomas) awaits his execution, reflecting on a perfect evening spent under the stars with his true love.
Experience this beautiful story of doomed love and political intrigue, onstage through April 10 with tickets at https://lyricopera.org/Tosca.
https://wn.com/E_Lucevan_Le_Stelle_From_Puccini's_Tosca
In this Act Three aria from Puccini’s TOSCA, Mario Cavaradossi (sung here by tenor Russell Thomas) awaits his execution, reflecting on a perfect evening spent under the stars with his true love.
Experience this beautiful story of doomed love and political intrigue, onstage through April 10 with tickets at https://lyricopera.org/Tosca.
- published: 16 Mar 2022
- views: 8246
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Russell Thomas' Opera Start
International tenor, and LAO’s Artist in Residence, Russell Thomas, is known for his signature elegance and intensity to create vivid character portrayals on th...
International tenor, and LAO’s Artist in Residence, Russell Thomas, is known for his signature elegance and intensity to create vivid character portrayals on the world’s most important stages. Currently, he is singing the title role of our 2022/23 production of Otello, known as the "Mount Everest" of tenor roles. Listen as he shares his inspiring journey to opera, his challenges, and his advice for the up-and-coming generation of singers.
https://wn.com/Russell_Thomas'_Opera_Start
International tenor, and LAO’s Artist in Residence, Russell Thomas, is known for his signature elegance and intensity to create vivid character portrayals on the world’s most important stages. Currently, he is singing the title role of our 2022/23 production of Otello, known as the "Mount Everest" of tenor roles. Listen as he shares his inspiring journey to opera, his challenges, and his advice for the up-and-coming generation of singers.
- published: 02 Jun 2023
- views: 407
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Russell Thomas - MASCAGNI Mamma quel vino e generoso (Cavalleria Rusticana)
MASCAGNI - Mamma quel vino e generoso (Cavalleria Rusticana)
Russell Thomas - Tenor
Simon Lepper - Piano
Rosenblatt Recital: London 21.09.2015 - Praised as a...
MASCAGNI - Mamma quel vino e generoso (Cavalleria Rusticana)
Russell Thomas - Tenor
Simon Lepper - Piano
Rosenblatt Recital: London 21.09.2015 - Praised as a “superb singer” (The New York Times), tenor Russell Thomas has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting vocal and dramatic talents on the international opera and concert scene. Here he is in his making his Rosenblatt Recitals debut at Wigmore Hall accompanied by pianist, Simon Lepper.
http://www.rosenblattrecitalseries.co.uk/recital.aspx?key=154
Rosenblatt Recitals are London's only world-class concert season of opera and song. Want to know more?
Find us on Facebook and Twitter:
https://www.facebook.com/rosenblatt.recitals
http://twitter.com/RosenblattOpera
https://wn.com/Russell_Thomas_Mascagni_Mamma_Quel_Vino_E_Generoso_(Cavalleria_Rusticana)
MASCAGNI - Mamma quel vino e generoso (Cavalleria Rusticana)
Russell Thomas - Tenor
Simon Lepper - Piano
Rosenblatt Recital: London 21.09.2015 - Praised as a “superb singer” (The New York Times), tenor Russell Thomas has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting vocal and dramatic talents on the international opera and concert scene. Here he is in his making his Rosenblatt Recitals debut at Wigmore Hall accompanied by pianist, Simon Lepper.
http://www.rosenblattrecitalseries.co.uk/recital.aspx?key=154
Rosenblatt Recitals are London's only world-class concert season of opera and song. Want to know more?
Find us on Facebook and Twitter:
https://www.facebook.com/rosenblatt.recitals
http://twitter.com/RosenblattOpera
- published: 21 Oct 2015
- views: 27573
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Russell Thomas - BARBER Knoxville, Summer of 1915
BARBER - Knoxville, Summer of 1915
Russell Thomas - Tenor
Simon Lepper - Piano
Rosenblatt Recital: London 21.09.2015 - Praised as a “superb singer” (The New ...
BARBER - Knoxville, Summer of 1915
Russell Thomas - Tenor
Simon Lepper - Piano
Rosenblatt Recital: London 21.09.2015 - Praised as a “superb singer” (The New York Times), tenor Russell Thomas has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting vocal and dramatic talents on the international opera and concert scene. Here he is in his making his Rosenblatt Recitals debut at Wigmore Hall accompanied by pianist, Simon Lepper.
http://www.rosenblattrecitalseries.co.uk/recital.aspx?key=154
Rosenblatt Recitals are London's only world-class concert season of opera and song. Want to know more?
Find us on Facebook and Twitter:
https://www.facebook.com/rosenblatt.recitals
http://twitter.com/RosenblattOpera
https://wn.com/Russell_Thomas_Barber_Knoxville,_Summer_Of_1915
BARBER - Knoxville, Summer of 1915
Russell Thomas - Tenor
Simon Lepper - Piano
Rosenblatt Recital: London 21.09.2015 - Praised as a “superb singer” (The New York Times), tenor Russell Thomas has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting vocal and dramatic talents on the international opera and concert scene. Here he is in his making his Rosenblatt Recitals debut at Wigmore Hall accompanied by pianist, Simon Lepper.
http://www.rosenblattrecitalseries.co.uk/recital.aspx?key=154
Rosenblatt Recitals are London's only world-class concert season of opera and song. Want to know more?
Find us on Facebook and Twitter:
https://www.facebook.com/rosenblatt.recitals
http://twitter.com/RosenblattOpera
- published: 21 Oct 2015
- views: 34723
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"Fidelio" Moving Moment, featuring Russell Thomas
At the start of Act II in Beethoven’s opera “Fidelio,” a horrific secret is finally revealed. Locked in the depths of Don Pizarro’s forbidding detention center ...
At the start of Act II in Beethoven’s opera “Fidelio,” a horrific secret is finally revealed. Locked in the depths of Don Pizarro’s forbidding detention center lies the activist Florestan, barely alive.
In director Matthew Ozawa’s 21st-century adaptation of the opera, Florestan’s torture chamber is lined with video displays, flashing images and blaring sound to keep him awake at all hours.
The relentless torture and isolation has nearly broken his spirit. In the aria “In des Lebens Frühlingstagen,” he meditates on the dark circumstances he finds himself in — the punishment for speaking out against a tyrant.
“In des Lebens Frühlingstagen ist das Glück von mir geflohn! Wahrheit wagt ich kühn zu sagen, und die Ketten sind mein Lohn,” Florestan sings mournfully. “In the spring days of my life, happiness has fled from me. I boldly dared to tell the truth — and these chains are my reward.”
But a vision of hope is about to visit him. Tenor Russell Thomas brings Florestan’s plight to life in “Fidelio,” on stage now through October 30, 2021: sfopera.com/fidelio #FidelioSF
https://wn.com/Fidelio_Moving_Moment,_Featuring_Russell_Thomas
At the start of Act II in Beethoven’s opera “Fidelio,” a horrific secret is finally revealed. Locked in the depths of Don Pizarro’s forbidding detention center lies the activist Florestan, barely alive.
In director Matthew Ozawa’s 21st-century adaptation of the opera, Florestan’s torture chamber is lined with video displays, flashing images and blaring sound to keep him awake at all hours.
The relentless torture and isolation has nearly broken his spirit. In the aria “In des Lebens Frühlingstagen,” he meditates on the dark circumstances he finds himself in — the punishment for speaking out against a tyrant.
“In des Lebens Frühlingstagen ist das Glück von mir geflohn! Wahrheit wagt ich kühn zu sagen, und die Ketten sind mein Lohn,” Florestan sings mournfully. “In the spring days of my life, happiness has fled from me. I boldly dared to tell the truth — and these chains are my reward.”
But a vision of hope is about to visit him. Tenor Russell Thomas brings Florestan’s plight to life in “Fidelio,” on stage now through October 30, 2021: sfopera.com/fidelio #FidelioSF
- published: 17 Oct 2021
- views: 1181
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"Roberto Devereux" Moving Moment, featuring Sondra Radvanovsky and Russell Thomas
The only thing keeping Roberto Devereux alive is the love of the Queen of England, Elizabeth I. She refuses to sign his death warrant. But a slip of the tongue ...
The only thing keeping Roberto Devereux alive is the love of the Queen of England, Elizabeth I. She refuses to sign his death warrant. But a slip of the tongue has threatened to leave Roberto without any protections whatsoever.
Finally alone with the one she loves, Elizabeth I muses tender-heartedly about the time she and Roberto spent together — and the promises she made to keep him safe. But all Roberto can offer in return are vague, stiff promises of obedience and valor. It's hardly the romantic response she expected. So Elizabeth continues to press him: Who does your heart beat for? And that's when Roberto makes the fatal mistake, revealing that he does indeed feel love — for someone else.
In the duet "Nascondi, frena i palpiti," the queen starts to boil into rage. If Elizabeth cannot have Roberto's heart, no one will.
"Un lampo, un lampo orribile agli occhi miei splendea! No, dal mio sdegno vindice fuggir non può la rea. Morrà l'infido, il perfido, morrà di morte acerba, e la rival superba punita in lui sarà," Elizabeth sings, twitching in anger. "A flash, a horrible flash shines in my eyes! No, this crime shall not escape my vengeful indignation. He shall die, the treacherous one. He shall die a bitter death, and my proud rival will be punished through him."
Roberto, meanwhile, attempts to regain his composure. But he can see Elizabeth's rage, and he prays he will be its only victim.
"Nascondi e frena i palpiti o misero mio core. Ti pasci sol di lacrime o sventurato amore! Ch'io cada solo vittima del suo fatal sospetto. Con me l'arcano affetto e morte, e tomba avrà," Roberto sings in an aside. "Hide and stop your fluttering, my miserable heart. You feed yourself with tears, o unfortunate love! May I alone fall victim to her fatal suspicions. With me, my secret love finds both death and burial."
Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky and tenor Russell Thomas star in Gaetano Donizetti's "Roberto Devereux," streaming for free the weekend of August 14, 2021: sfopera.com/streaming
https://wn.com/Roberto_Devereux_Moving_Moment,_Featuring_Sondra_Radvanovsky_And_Russell_Thomas
The only thing keeping Roberto Devereux alive is the love of the Queen of England, Elizabeth I. She refuses to sign his death warrant. But a slip of the tongue has threatened to leave Roberto without any protections whatsoever.
Finally alone with the one she loves, Elizabeth I muses tender-heartedly about the time she and Roberto spent together — and the promises she made to keep him safe. But all Roberto can offer in return are vague, stiff promises of obedience and valor. It's hardly the romantic response she expected. So Elizabeth continues to press him: Who does your heart beat for? And that's when Roberto makes the fatal mistake, revealing that he does indeed feel love — for someone else.
In the duet "Nascondi, frena i palpiti," the queen starts to boil into rage. If Elizabeth cannot have Roberto's heart, no one will.
"Un lampo, un lampo orribile agli occhi miei splendea! No, dal mio sdegno vindice fuggir non può la rea. Morrà l'infido, il perfido, morrà di morte acerba, e la rival superba punita in lui sarà," Elizabeth sings, twitching in anger. "A flash, a horrible flash shines in my eyes! No, this crime shall not escape my vengeful indignation. He shall die, the treacherous one. He shall die a bitter death, and my proud rival will be punished through him."
Roberto, meanwhile, attempts to regain his composure. But he can see Elizabeth's rage, and he prays he will be its only victim.
"Nascondi e frena i palpiti o misero mio core. Ti pasci sol di lacrime o sventurato amore! Ch'io cada solo vittima del suo fatal sospetto. Con me l'arcano affetto e morte, e tomba avrà," Roberto sings in an aside. "Hide and stop your fluttering, my miserable heart. You feed yourself with tears, o unfortunate love! May I alone fall victim to her fatal suspicions. With me, my secret love finds both death and burial."
Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky and tenor Russell Thomas star in Gaetano Donizetti's "Roberto Devereux," streaming for free the weekend of August 14, 2021: sfopera.com/streaming
- published: 13 Aug 2021
- views: 1386
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Russell Thomas Group (Live at The Irish Rebel) - Forever More
"Forever More' performed by the Russell Thomas Group.
Russell Thomas Group Members:
Drums: Collin
Bass: Mike Ducy
Guitar: Dylan Clemons
Vocals: Raina
Sho...
"Forever More' performed by the Russell Thomas Group.
Russell Thomas Group Members:
Drums: Collin
Bass: Mike Ducy
Guitar: Dylan Clemons
Vocals: Raina
Shot and edited by Oblivious Art
Gear Used:
- Canon 5DIII Cinema Rig With Canon 50mm f1.8
- Canon 70D Cine Rig wtih Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 (Not Shown In Reel)
https://wn.com/Russell_Thomas_Group_(Live_At_The_Irish_Rebel)_Forever_More
"Forever More' performed by the Russell Thomas Group.
Russell Thomas Group Members:
Drums: Collin
Bass: Mike Ducy
Guitar: Dylan Clemons
Vocals: Raina
Shot and edited by Oblivious Art
Gear Used:
- Canon 5DIII Cinema Rig With Canon 50mm f1.8
- Canon 70D Cine Rig wtih Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 (Not Shown In Reel)
- published: 27 Jun 2023
- views: 467