Jerry Hadley - Che Gelida Manina

[@kittikhunsodprasert5841]

He's a great master indeed. 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@meirishguy]

Jerry Hadley was and always will be my favorite tenor. His voice had such heart and it's breaks my heart to know that he chose to silence that beautiful instument himself. I can only image the mental pain and suffering he was endured to make that decision. God bless his soul.

[@Operaandchant90]

I just ... I only just rediscovered him. This is too much. Such a lyric, beautiful and powerful voice. I just... it's too sad.

[@LeaFFrey]

I first heard Jerry's voice when I was a super in the 2nd act of La Boheme in 1982, and I fell in love with that voice immediately. When I got to know him, I discovered that his soul was as beautiful as his voice, and we remained close friends until his untimely death. We will not see or hear his like again, and those of us who knew him well, will miss him forever. L.F.

[@afahsieh172]

Singing is very difficult to hide the things inside of yourself. Singing is the work of soul!

[@hightenor123]

I also sang for Jerry, your right on. He was the pinnacle of truth and honesty. He could see right through any mannerism, it was all about discovering yourself in the music. I miss him so much

[@moh672]

Indeed... Jerry was one of the few people who could truly transcend the actor/singer barrier and brought us closer to a complete performer than, in this singer's humble opinion, any opera singer since Callas.

[@JWP452]

Magnificent!

[@LOVERofCLASSIC]

What bad news.How painful to realize that so genial performer passed away.Jerry Hadley is one of the greatest tenors of the world.His doubtlessly beautiful voice,full of gentle tembre and filigreed skills will never lose its greatness.He will be with us forever.But nevertheless what a notable loss for the musical world...

[@LanzaLover2]

Sadly I had never heard him before this morning even though I had heard of him. What beauty in his voice! Clarity, true pitch, power, gentleness. A true artist. Hearing Mario Lanza when I was a child changed my life completely, and since his loss I have forever sought one who could carry on. Jerry Hadley could, but he too is gone! Alas! I am sad. How many wonderful tenors now sing with the angels!

[@jordipanadesribera6890]

Molt i molt ben cantat. A.C.S.

[@SongbirdCosplayPDX]

This is definitely one of my favorite male arias of ALL TIME. What am I? I'm a poet. What do I do? I write. How do I live? I live!

[@alexgomez2]

It was shocking and sad to learn about Jerry´s untimely death. I was an admirer of his great artistry and beautiful technique. I saw him performing the role of Candide at the Opera of New York. One of the great voices that went silent in 2007.

[@operacrasher]

Mr.Hadley had always been "a real inspiration"to me (as a operatic tenor myself & now...as a vocal teacher ,as well);especially, when I was younger... developing my own: talents,knowledge-base,& ablities. I was deeply-saddened,upon hearing of his untimely-death.The music world has truly lost "one of it's very best,"way too soon!!!

[@SilverSingingMethod]

He studied with my teacher for 15+ years and was fantastic during that time. This recording show cases his tremendous talent and solid technique. Thanks for posting it.

[@RICARDOCALADO]

I have to say that he moved me, although the high C isn´t secure. But when someone makes music like this who really cares right? I'm in love right now.

[@alexgomez2]

I saw Mr. Hadley for the first time in a concert on TV. I was impressed by the easy production of his sound and his handsome demeanor as he sung. My wife who is not much of an opera fan was specially touched by his rendition of "Una furtiva lagrima." I finally was able to see Mr. Hadley in the New York City Opera in a production of Candide. It was magic and beautiful. With his sad passing, the world of opera lost a great singer and the world in general lost part of it's beauty.

[@bellasinalma6565]

Madre mìa, Liricraker, ESTA ES LA MEJOR VERSION DEL ARIA DE PUCCINI CONNNNNN DIFERENCIA¡¡¡¡ Cuando se lleva la razòn absoluta, se lleva. LA ME JOR. estamos??? Empezad a escuchar màs Opera, y menos vulgaridad cuando os atrevàis a entrar por aquì. La "testiculina" y similares....dejadlos fuera por favor, aquì se trata de arte, arte y mas arte. Vulgares fuera, graciassss. Jerry Hadley , uno de los màs sentidos tenores de la historia, incomprensiblemente poco ensalzado a nivel mundial. Ariadna M. R.

[@PonselleLover]

What a gleaming conquering voice and aristocratically chiseled phrasing ! The great class, Mr. Hadley ! :)

[@gotglasses]

God bless and keep him - what a gift he had.

[@hugosantiago7227]

para los que nunca pudimos ser cantantes,....... la vida es verdaderamente aterradora

[@jenni4claire]

Bravo!

[@davidSBG]

I cried, perhaps also because of all the touching comments

[@rockmeistro]

This video deserves more views.

[@SilverSingingMethod]

I am not denying that he worked with them and they furthered his career. All I am doing is clarifying where he got his vocal training from. Hadley was amazing during this time! Thanks for posting the recording.

[@Alfifa]

... just beauuuuutiful... mmm! Karlott

[@paulostroff99]

Awesome! Bravo! TY.

[@Dvmartin24]

Any minor flaws that Hadley had in singing were made up tenfold by his impeccable expression and the simplicity of his interpretations. He was one of the few singers that I think were completely honest with his characterization while singing. His passing has been an incredible loss to the opera community!

[@Alfifa]

Incredible voice! Amazing! Just heard his voice for the first time... : ) Karlott

[@fashionablesixties]

@moh672 I agree with you that Jerry did bring true emotion into his singing. Saw him perform at the Met and thought he could have continued singing anywhere but the Met. He did not have to kill himself. Yes, a cautionary the Met does chew tenors and spit them out at will. Rest in peace, Jerry. You brought a lot of joy to your fans.

[@toretenore]

Thanks really for this posting! When I hear this incredibly beautiful singing I really have to smile and think back to the time sitting together with him after a rehearsal of Jenufa in Salzburg and listen to the many many jokes he could tell so vividly and funny, he was a great performer,and not only on stage!

[@LeaFFrey]

@Tenor1947 Jerry remains my forever friend, and I am touched by the above comments; there were elements of Hamlet in much of Jerry's persona. Incidentally, he told me he was criticized for singing that high C in Boheme, but he did so because it is written that way. Jerry was a consummate artist with a gentle, kindly soul. I recall seeing a lady distraught at having failed to meet Sam Ramey backstage. Jerry introduced himself and asked if he would do instead. Both she & I were touched.

[@moh672]

Thanks for your comment! The passage you are speaking about was quoted from the NPR website. If you look up the definition of protege, as defined by Princeton, it says: "a person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege's career," or from American Heritage: "One whose welfare, training, or career is promoted by an influential person." Jerry's career certainly was promoted by Sutherland and Bonynge. I'm glad you love to listen to Jerry sing :)

[@rupepill]

It is tragic that professional and personal pressures lead to premature career endings and deaths for many people, including fine singers such as Jerry Hadley. At least in his case excellent recordings remain to prove his worth as an artist.

[@tenor9216]

Wow, that's wonderful... I only knew Jerry Hadley as a true "leggiero", and for his Mozart renditions, but that's as good. He's just really polyvalent. Not like Pavarotti who excells in this kind of repertoire, but who butchers Mozart, when he tries to sing it... And such feeling and musicality !!!

[@SilverSingingMethod]

This is great, but Hadley was not a protege of Sutherland and Bonynge. They helped boost his career, but his vocal development and training came from Dr. Tom LoMonaco who he studied with for 15+ years, starting in 1978. Just for the record.:)

[@moh672]

I agree... Jerry brought more than just the notes to his music. Pavarotti was easily the greatest technician of this music, but I would challenge anyone to find a recording with greater soul.

[@moh672]

This comment is true. For those who don't speak spanish, the comment is stating that Jerry's technique was not very good and many of his notes had the impression of being strained. This is, indeed, true. His technique eventually ruined his voice and was a major contributor to why he ended up taking his own life. However, technique aside, his interpretation of this work is, in this singer's humble opinion, second to none. He makes you believe what he is singing. That is why I loved him.

[@hazelssister]

He was on the July 1986 edition of opera news. Why did he have to commit suicide ? Could" nt he be happy with the success he did achieve ?

[@js59695]

his technique was fantastic until he started listening to coaches and trying to sing with constriction. Hadley from 80 to 92 was a beast and had fantastic technique. He changed. Listen to more recordings before before you speak on technique.

[@Ettoredipugnar]

yourmomgoestocollege my original vocal teacher said to me " if some one asks you to sing louder , close your music and leave. Tremendous technique. And he was 100% correct you cannot sing in a constricted way !!!!

[@bellasinalma6565]

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