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
The tory party said he had shown behaviour, which fell below standards for mps. the prime minister says he s appalled by the way police treated a jewish man during a pro palestinian demonstration in london. the man was steered away during a protest after an officer said he appeared openlyjewish . now on bbc news, zeinab badawi meets sir bryn terfel, one of the most distinguished singers of our age. i ve been an opera fan for decades, and i want to share my passion with you. so i m on a mission to find out how opera is trying to attract new audiences and reinvent itself. this time, i meet welsh bass baritone sir bryn terfel, a giant in the opera world, both in achievements and physical stature. sir bryn terfel is an artist who s just known all around
Bryn s status as a national icon means he was personally chosen by king charles to perform at his coronation. cheering bryn terfel s towering presence and booming voice is also effective offstage. he s a big champion of the arts and relishes bringing music to the public. i think we re in a time when lots of cultural institutions and classical music itself, perhaps, is being called into question. what s the value of it? is it too elitist? and a figure like bryn is what we need somebody who symbolises, really, the power of communication and music. it s about showing people how important music is in all of our lives. he embodies that, and that is the most powerful advocacy he can perform for music. singing continues everything he does conveys that love of singing, and it s completely infectious. and the fact that he is passing that on to young singers makes total
That vote expected later on saturday. a man has died after setting himself on fire outside the courtroom where donald trump is being tried. stay with us here on bbc news. we will have your headlines after this programme. i ve been an opera fan for decades, and i want to share my passion with you. so i m on a mission to find out how opera is trying to attract new audiences and reinvent itself. this time, i meet welsh bass baritone sir bryn terfel, a giant in the opera world, both in achievements and physical stature. sir bryn terfel is an artist who s
Of his party. that vote expected later on saturday. a man has died after setting himself on fire outside the courtroom where donald trump is being tried. stay with us here on bbc news. we will have your headlines after this programme. i ve been an opera fan for decades, and i want to share my passion with you. so i m on a mission to find out how opera is trying to attract new audiences and reinvent itself. this time, i meet welsh bass baritone sir bryn terfel, a giant in the opera world, both in achievements and physical stature. sir bryn terfel is an artist who s