23 February 2011

"Romania's Got Talent" singer


Watch it soon - it won't last long.

The video shows Narcis Iustin Ianau-O, a 16-year-old who sings Puccini’s aria “O mio Babbino caro.“  The original video that was posted yesterday has been pulled; it included the usual pre- and post-performance commentary and interviews, in Romanian, translated in a Reddit thread:
Narcis: I never took singing lessons. My mom, living in Italy since I was 9 years old, hasn't really heard me sing. My dad heard me many times and already knows how I sing. However, when my mom heard me sing, she thought that I could not accomplish anything with this voice. My dream is for my mother to hear me singing on an open stage.

Tall Stageguy: go ahead/impress us.
I was impressed.   I've seen commentary that quibbled about the accuracy of the high notes and the stridency of his voice, but it's still a startling performance to hear.

Via Remote Patrolled.

8 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Reminds me of the Castrati of Italy.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Not particularly pleasant to listen to in terms of vocal quality and pitch on the high notes, but what I find amazing is how good his phrasing is. If he ends up with a decent singing voice once his voice changes, he could be a big deal. He has a real feel for the music and the basis of the technique to execute it.

    Here's a terrific performance by Kiri te Kanawa (who also tends to be just a hair flat, but who cares?):

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FK3D6FUV5M

    --Swift Loris

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  3. James MacAonghusFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Also made me think of castrati. I don't like it much, though. But as you said, startling.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    I would like to see what he does with a slower piece where he can stretch out a bit.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Yes, amazing, but not pleasant to listen to. Screechy. Interested in the comments on phrasing, which I'm not competent to really pick up on.

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  6. maggie campbellFebruary 24, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Loved this. Bravo and standing ovations for his guts and desire to chase his dream.

    That boy's got talent.

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  7. AnonymousApril 10, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    http://romaniiautalent.protv.ro/video/iustin-narcis-ianau.html


    you should hear his song in the semifinals. i, for one think it's absolutely perfect

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  8. AnonymousApril 26, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Breath taking!Go for it,boy!

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