My passion with you. So im on a mission to find out how opera is trying to attract new audiences and reinvent itself. This time i meet sir Antonio Pappano in the run up to the end 0lmert he is taking us Behind The Scenes Notjust he is taking us behind the scenes not just at londons he is taking us Behind The Scenes Notjust at londons old Royal Opera House, but right back to where it all started back. Let me take you to the opera. Just outside cardiff, really looking forward to it. Can i come along and listen to you do that . Of course you could, yeah oh, thank you he speaks welsh. What does that mean . See you in wales. 0k, great, see you in wales. He sings. Bryn s musical education at the Guildhall School of music brought him to london for the first time. He won a coveted place there in 1984 and in his last year he was awarded the schools top music prize, the gold medal. Hello, bryn, i made it to wales croeso i gymru come on, say it, we are in the middle of recording croeso i gymru he
The top of his game. What sir bryn terfel s long and stellar career tells us about how to make opera fit for the future. Let me take you to the opera. He sings in italian. Sir bryn terfel has all the Magic Ingredients it takes to become a world class opera star incredible stage presence, amazing acting range from dramatic to comic, and of course, a rich Bass Baritone voice that enthrals audiences wherever he performs. Im invited backstage ahead of bryns performance in the barber of seville, a comic masterpiece by the 19th century italian composer, rossini. Before getting into costume, bryn warms up his voice. He sings in italian. Hello, it is your make up call. Here now . Yes as if im not already fat enough, ey he plays don basilio, a music teacher whose sole interest is in lining his own pockets. Hello, sir bryn terfel are you here for a singing lesson . I wish you know, i admire people like you who can sing but ijust cant sing myself. I can sing but i cant teach singing so im glad yo
What makes it so great . I think the resonance of that voice and because hes such a large frame, i think that that its like a beautiful double bass, isnt it . And then, the sound that he generates is quite incredible and also, the control he has in his voice. He can sing the most delicate piece as well, so its quite a unique voice, and is very special. Some of these young people are hoping they can achieve the fame and acclaim that Sir Bryn enjoys. However, he says that success can also come at the cost. However, he says success can also come at a cost. Ive had injuries on the stage. My back has been a constant problem, especially with raked stages. So, ive had to cancel some operas and ive had some difficult patches about people
i think the resonance of that voice, and because he has such a large frame, i think that. it s like a beautiful double bass, isn t it? and then the sound that he generates is quite, quite incredible, but also the control that he has on his voice. he can sing the most delicate pianissimo, as well. so, it s quite a unique voice, and he s very special. some of these young people are hoping they can achieve the fame and acclaim that sir bryn enjoys. however, he says success can also come at a cost. i ve had injuries on the stage my back has been a constant problem, especially with raked stages. so i ve had to cancel some operas, and i ve had some difficult patches with people talking about should i have done this or should i have not? and people don t know the exact whole story of certain things that happen to you. it is water off a duck s back, but maybe it s that given swan