The wonder of Mr. Alvarez, Tenor-come-lately
“Of all the characteristics which define Argentinian tenor Marcelo Alvarez, one shouts loudest: he had never been to an opera until he was 32.”
I love stories like this. At 37, and as a performer, I love hearing about people (especially people older than me) who came to their calling later in life and then succeeded. At age 44 now, Alvarez is heralded as the “next Pavarotti”. This article is fascinating–learning about how he moved to Italy with his family and only $8000 savings (can you imagine how much his wife had to believe in him to have that happen?), about how his body changed to reflect his voice and dealing with that crisis.
It makes me reflect on my own life. I see, lately, my path turning more and more towards that of writer (and, to some extent, podcaster) and it is stories like this that give me the courage to face this change in my life. It may be why I’m also so thrilled with Sylvie Quillem, come to think of it. Alvarez and Quillem both take the performing path not often tread, letting their creativity carry them further into their careers, not “going softly into that good night.”
Me too. I’m going to rage, rage against the failing of the light…
Listen to Marcelo, courtesy of Sony, here.
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If you want to learn more about Marcelo Alvarez feel free to join my fangroup!
Christine
okay, maybe I should add the webaddress too
http://de.groups.yahoo.com/group/MarceloAlvarezFans/
Christine