Mike & Ginger React to JONATHAN ANTOINE - Caruso

[@vegaswillie]

What a journey from when he was so shy on BGT to now being one of the best singers on this planet.

[@adamknight7041]

Jonathan is without doubt the best Tenor of his generation

[@caretaker2222]

Absolutely, I want him to be as famous as Pavarotti, I won’t settle for anything less

[@raeevans681]

Absolutely agree. His voice is outstanding. He's in a class of his own.

[@adamknight7041]

@@caretaker2222 , unfortunately with the way the music industry is nowadays compared to Pavarotti's generation its very unlikely that Jonathan will experience a similar level of success and fame, I agree though that he would be deserving of it but to be honest I don't really see celebrity status as important and I'm not sure Jonathan's quite shy exterior is really cut out for that level of attention despite the fact his confidence has clearly grown alot since BGT.

[@yogajedi3337]

@@adamknight7041 After Pavarotti left the scene opera community delivered nothing of his class, total silence.

[@elliekingston2501]

Best tenor...full stop

[@peterkinberger9741]

Jonathan owns this song with his voice and style !

[@cynnsmith9434]

JOHNATHAN IS BRITISH AND BULLIED MERCILESSLY AT SCHOOL BECAUSE OF HIS SIZE, TAKING HIM TO THE DARKEST PLACES A SOUL SHOULD GO, BUT HE WAS GIFTED THE MOST AMAZING VOICE WHICH FORTUNATELY WE ARE ABLE TO ENJOY. HE HAS A LOVING AND SUPPORTIVE FAMILY, AT 17 SIMON COWELL COMPARED HIM TO A YOUNG PAVOROTTI, OUR GAIN, THANKS FOR SHOWCASING THIS TRUE STAR.

[@Internetguy_L337_90D]

bullies are the shame of humanity.

[@JohnSmith-gp3co]

He said he was picked on, not bullied mercilessly. Why do people always have to exaggerate everything?

[@masonsteele1674]

@@JohnSmith-gp3co ... there's a fine line between standing on the shore and fishing. 😉

[@angelalonso473]

This boy sings with his heart and soul. He will be the Pavarotti of the XXI century. God bless him.

[@J777S]

Je ne suis pas d'accord ! Ce garçon sera Jonathan Antoine de 21. siècle.

[@thejoshuatree1638]

From humble beginnings… Mr. Antoine truly has a world class voice.

[@tonyleonardi7321]

Jonathan Antoine is the best opera singer I have ever heard is magnificent😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@moodaymoom2271]

This young man us incredible. He had been horrendously bullied at school and was a nervous wreck when he appeared on BGT at the age of 17 as a duo with Charlotte who gave him the courage and support to perform. They made 2 albums then split. He recently released his 4th album. He has come such a long long way and what a kind and compassionate sole he is. People travel from all over the world to attend one of his concerts. He touches your very soul when he sings.

[@hazelanglin5907]

Yes he's come a ling way from his audition in which he was shaking badly I live his voice his passion I pray everything continues to go well for him

[@irenemcgibbon1080]

Moo

[@jackie5046]

Yes he was very nervous and in spite of it he sang like a pro. Just love him.

[@priscillachapman9145]

I so appreciate that you didn’t continuely stop the performance to comment.

[@kathywulff6257]

I think that if you just came across one of his videos you would think that this is a young man with an outstanding voice, but if you first watch his BGT audition and see that scared, shy teenager shaking like a leaf on that stage, you just fall in love with him. The difference between him then and now just makes my heart happy and I wish him a long and successful life and career.

[@carljacobson8342]

Jonathan and Charlotte appeared on BGT 2012. A few months before, Jonathan had quit school, and was suicidal due to the daily bullying about his weight. When he stepped on stage, Simon said "Just when you think things couldn't get any worse" I hate to think we almost lost this beautiful voice and wonderful young man. We were very fortunate to attend these sold out concerts in Toronto. He stunned everyone by singing "Nessun Dorma" as his Encore. People were standing, crying, cheering and throwing roses on the stage as he sang! It was magical. He also sang "Compass" about those difficult years, there are family pictures in the background. Watching that video is what got me through 2020. it would be great if you did a reaction of that song. Also, "How Great Thou Art" from his live streamed Christmas concert, there's a hint of Elvis in his voice, and that last note is STUNNING!

[@ireneholsters5126]

Definitely a God given gift to us all!!!

[@theRockSalter]

One of the best tenors in the world

[@PatriciaBurton-pl1iv]

Once maybe twice in a lifetime do you hear a voice that fabulous.

[@markrowland1366]

I tear every time I hear him sing opera. As an 17 yo, he sang on Britten's got talent. So nervous. He was overwhelmed as the audience rose to their feet as he began. I watch that twice a year.

[@trevor14sandra]

Not an opera fanatic but Johnathan has the voice of an angel that i love listening too

[@carljacobson8342]

LA Concerts!!! The Festival of Carols featuring Jonathan with the LA Master Chorale, at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. December 10th and December 17th 2022. Tickets on Sale Now! Also, Jonathan Antoine in Concert, November 19th 2022 in Antwerp Belgium. At the Queen Elisabeth Hall.

[@jansmith7471]

Jonathan has the voice that comes along once in a generation, His power ,passion and performance is sublime and needs to to be experienced live at least once in everyone's lifetime although once is usually not enough .Fans travel the world to hear him perform and be immersed in his voice.He performs amazing classical arias ,classic songs gentle lullabyes and even country style songs all different but brilliantly executed. His voice has the power to reach deep and touch the inner soul of the listener .Once you go to a Jonathan Antoine concert you are never the same

[@rickysikes1631]

The most mellow and yet so strong a voice.

[@ReptilesGeniales]

He articulates very well as he is singing which makes the words stand out and it feels like he means what he sings he’s very talented for sure

[@maureenbuijsen7821]

Lovely Lovely he is so fantastic God has given us a young man with exceptional talent beautifull ❤️ 😍 xxxx yes Italian Opera is beautifull xxxx

[@peebeedee6757]

He's still so young, gathering the experience needed for operatic greatness if he so chooses. The snobs of the opera stage will demand that he takes that course before they will accept him as a new Pavarotti but he has the expressive theatrical delivery to wow the opera world, there to be knocked out of court. For me this performance stands againt that of the great man, richer, more rounded and less metallic and he clearly works at his Italian enunciation. The world lies before him.

[@carljacobson8342]

Jonathan singing "Io Si/Seen" per Grammy award winning composer Diane Warren's request! He sings the harmonies too. BEAUTIFUL!!! It debuted at #1 on itunes Classical Chart, as did his new CD "Christmasland Platinum Edition" many traditional songs, also "Caro Gesu Bambino" and "Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle" all are Wonderful! "Amazing Grace/Grazia" and "These Are the Special Times" Music Videos are Both Beautiful to Watch and Listen to.

[@vegaswillie]

Well said and absolutely true. The sky is the limit for this young man.

[@bettiefincher5486]

His voice is out of this world!

[@markrowland1366]

Yes, his alliteration is wonderful. Thankyou.

[@janicegreen8578]

Jonathan is the best. I hope more people will be able to hear him and fall in love as I have.

[@peggys.450]

I would never listen to opera until I heard dear Jonathan sing opera and I fell in love with him singing it.

[@tinacarrol6702]

He Is World Class Jonathan Antoine.

[@carolmorgan1291]

I will be having the pleasure of seeing Jonathan on the 18th of November at cadogan hall in London .this is his only date in the UK before he resumes his tour in the USA and Canada which was delayed due to covid..my best wishes to you lucky fans abroad who will see this outstanding young talent singer from the UK..his gift apart from being a genuine kind person is his angelic and stunning voice.x

[@juliemanarin4127]

Greatest tenor alive!

[@windfall331]

So glad you have been introduced to this amazing singer. Best of his generation- huge range and richness.

[@peebeedee6757]

Ginger, your expression at 02:32 is wonderful, gets me like that too. I've watched all perfomances of Caruso that I can and no one catches that moment quite like Jonathon.

[@thehillshavepiestoot]

Her reaction makes me melt. The smile she gives I cant tell she had goosepimples when he hit that first high note and her getting goosepimples gave me them

[@carolmorgan1291]

Please listen and watch Jonathan Antoine video..these are the special times.monenti splendidi...I cry every time I watch it..it is on his Christmas land cd... beautiful beautiful beautiful.xx

[@i.m.7710]

He's also into heavy metal. I'm glad he loves opera too!!!!! Very nice young man with a sense of humor. And best singer on the planet!🌏🌎🌍🎩

[@sylviamcauley8454]

Every time I hear him sing I cry, his voice brings out so much emotion in me. He is simply amazing

[@lizhorn6429]

AGREE!!! Me Too!

[@tariherron6509]

Jonathan has a magnificent voice! It has matured since his BGT 2012 appearance!! Jonathan is awesome!! Blessings!!

[@daisyblaser2079]

jonathan is a amazing young MEN with a Voice of a GOD

[@calibean7736]

Omg that was fantastic! What a voice. Yup, that's a beautiful head of hair too. 😂🥰🎶👏👏👏👏

[@doresswehmeier3624]

Play it again !!! Oh my gosh... his voice is amazing

[@christiestephen1312]

He also does a beautiful job with Nessum Dorma

[@SilverArrowNZ]

Jonathan is an amazing talent and his Fantoines love him so much he is one very special young man who I love ❤️ always and forever.

[@PurplePassion332]

sorry for the bad language but Jonathan is bloody amazing !!! pure, heartfelt, super talented !!

[@watchtheskies]

I remember this guy, he was on Britain's Got Talent a few years ago, 2012 I think? He sung in a Duo with his friend Charlotte, I just remember he was extremely shy, until he got on stage and then wow!

[@sweetstuff64]

Absolutely amazing, knew he would make it big after seeing him on Britain's got talent

[@doerthemanahan9912]

I’ve known and loved him since he first appeared on BGT. Amazing voice!

[@daleennis3140]

What an outstanding voice May God bless him!

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

He made his debut on BGT with Charlotte and they were 16 (Her) and 17 HIm respectively. and both killed it! and its been phenominal for both of them Charlotte went into theater plays musicals etc. and Johnathan here as you see him he is in the top league of all Tenors. no doubt in my mind. And he does not speak italian but his pronunciation is almost flawless he does study the meaning of the lyrics for sure. Thanks for sharing ECF>

[@sonyamunro1508]

Incredible amazing young man...with the greatest voice.🦋

[@jackie5046]

Flawless. Always. Flawless.

[@816Tatiana]

Jonathan is the youngest Tenor to achieve 2 #1 Charting Classical Albums in history look him up he will BLOW YOU AWAY Sei STRAORDINARIO BELLISSIMO amore a tutti Jonathan 😘😘❤

[@mzpatintexas8329]

Are all of Antoine concerts permanently canceled this year or will they be rescheduled???? Again?????

[@816Tatiana]

@@mzpatintexas8329 As far I know they will be rescheduled, but of course that determination is up to @JonAntoine Jonathan Antoine 😊

[@carolmorgan1291]

@@mzpatintexas8329please check his website he is coming to USA and Canada end of 2021.x

[@mzpatintexas8329]

@@carolmorgan1291 Thank you for the information. I’ve checked Antoine schedule , but bummer he is not performing in Texas. With the type of job I have it’s impossible for me catch Antoine performance in Michigan, or Florida. 😫

[@carolmorgan1291]

@@mzpatintexas8329 oh I'm so sorry..maybe he will post some more.xx I see the 4 he is doing ate all 30hrs drive from where you are..such a shame.

[@valkyriesardo278]

His voice is riding that orchestra like a surfer at the crest of a wave. Most singers would drown under that much orchestra.

[@elsemargrethetnder883]

It’s like something is written on my skin in Braille! Yes, it says Goosebumps!

[@miriamnieblas3699]

Jonathan needs to be signed by a big company, he has been doing his music on his own ❤

[@willifabry12]

Dieser junge Mann ist unglaublich. Er wurde in der Schule furchtbar gemobbt und war ein nervliches Wrack, als er mit 17 Jahren bei BGT als Duo mit Charlotte auftrat, die ihm den Mut und die Unterstützung gab, aufzutreten. Sie nahmen 2 Alben auf und trennten sich dann. Vor kurzem hat er sein 4. Album veröffentlicht. Er hat einen so langen Weg hinter sich gebracht und ist ein sehr freundlicher und mitfühlender Mensch. Die Menschen reisen aus der ganzen Welt an, um eines seiner Konzerte zu besuchen. Er berührt deine Seele, wenn er singt.

[@diegoshepherd3464]

Jonathan is an amazing singer

[@glennishiggins3007]

Jonathan is amazing! Only 25 years old here and we have all know him since he was 17yrs on BGT. He has had two number one classical albums and released his third and fourth solo albums in 2020. Check out Tenore, Believe, Going The Distance and ChristmasLand. Not only a beautiful singer but a beautiful person! I think the world of him.

[@mzpatintexas8329]

Actually he was 24 years old, concerts in Toronto, Canada. Recorded ‘ Going the Distance’ the same year,released in mid- summer of 2020 and recorded ‘ ChristmasLand ‘ in 2020 age 25.

[@glennishiggins3007]

Yes of course! I've lost a year somewhere! He was 24 years old in 2019 when the concert was held in Toronto and he started to record Going The Distance the same year. 25yrs old -ChristmasLand. I wonder what this year will bring?

[@mzpatintexas8329]

@@glennishiggins3007 Same here. I also thought he was 24 in 2019. 🙀 During a chat he mentioned his Birthday that he was turning 26 in January. Sad to say, PBS has canceled his concert (s) in Arizona for April,and I wouldn’t be surprised that Florida, Canada,etc all will be canceled too. Have you watched Antoine singing ‘ Momenti Splendidi ‘ in his home studio? , plus he will have a live stream on Friday at 4:00 P.M. on U-Tube.

[@glennishiggins3007]

Yes, his birthday is the 13th January and he was 26yrs old this year! He was still a baby in 2019 😄

[@glennishiggins3007]

mz pat in texas yes I love all his music. I'll be watching on Friday too. See you there!

[@LetsChillPage]

Thanks to the person who proposed this title and to you Ginger & Mike who reacted to it. I knew the song of course cause it's an opera classic gold. But I've never listen it by this artist that I didn't know no more. Really impressive!

[@mzpatintexas8329]

Check out Jonathan Antoine singing “ The Prayer “ as a duet with himself on his ChristmasLand Platinum Edition.

[@OldBoiler62]

After they were on BGT Jonathan and his partner Charlotte did a tour of opera centers in Europe. They met with Pavarotti's coach and after Jonathan performed for him he told Jonathan that there was nothing that he could tell him from a coaching standpoint. Quite high praise given to a 17 year old. You could try the female version with then 17 year old Jackie Evancho.

[@carljacobson8342]

New Music Video, Jonathan singing "lo Si/Seen" per Grammy award winning composer Diane Warren's request! It is STUNNING!!! Jonathan's producer Grammy award winning Gregg Field wanted to add a chorus, Jonathan said no, and did the harmonies himself. Gregg Field said Jonathan was right.

[@ruthj.4845]

By this time, you've probably heard more of Jonathan Antoine's music. But if you haven't, check out his performance of "Empty Chairs & Empty Tables" which is mermerizingly beautiful.

[@sylviamcauley8454]

Makes me cry every time I listen to it. He has so much passion and sadness in his voice. It makes me think of my empty chairs at empty tables

[@newton18311]

your Silence says it all.

[@GregoriousGregori9]

Jonathan broke into things on 2012's britain's got talent.. he and friend Charlotte Jaconnelli completely made simone eat crow for summarily judging them before they auditioned... they made it to the finals, but did not win. Since then Jon has continued to perform & evolve grow into a powerful force in Opera & Charlotte has made the British musical stages her home

[@masonsteele1674]

I think I first saw him on BGT. "We came as a duo and we'll stay as a duo." ... Chivalry isn't dead !!

[@valerielester7210]

Brings me to tears every time! Bravo!

[@markrowland1366]

His aliteration is so clear.

[@nicolecoburn8365]

love Jonathon thnks

[@vikingleong7393]

Please do more of him!

[@carljacobson8342]

New Video, Jonathan singing "lo Si/Seen" is STUNNING!!!

[@roxannemackichan8759]

I loved watching your rushes surging through your body. 💛🌻💛🌻

[@sharkhunt9476]

Jonathan is a gift from the Gods

[@ginabroberg2594]

Amen!!!!!!❤

[@jeanduttlinger]

Brilliantly done - way to go Jonathan!

[@daleennis3140]

I would love to see him,and AMIRA sing on the same stage together.They are close in age,and talent.

[@carljacobson8342]

Please react to Jonathan singing "Summertime" from these same sold out Toronto concerts, filmed for American PBS TV. Both his voice and the Strings section are hauntingly BEAUTIFUL!!! Also, Jonathan's video singing "Io Si/Seen" per Grammy award winning composer Diane Warren's request! He sings the harmonies too. BEAUTIFUL!!! It debuted at #1 on itunes Classical Chart as did his recent CD "Christmasland Platinum Edition" which contains "Caro Gesu Bambino" "Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle" and "Silent Night/Stille Nacht" sung in both English and the original German.

[@sylviamcauley8454]

Please listen to him sing Empty Chairs at Empty Tables, it will take your breath away

[@adeptusmechanicus7572]

JONATHAN ANTOINE is the Pavariotti. Ginger, I just can't take my eyes off of you

[@MikeandGinger]

Thank you! - G

[@adamknight7041]

@@MikeandGinger you're a very beautiful woman for sure 😍

[@MikeandGinger]

@@adamknight7041 thank you, Adam 😊 - G

[@shellyj7536]

I have to agree even as a woman myself. You are beautiful & I love your channel!

[@mgrimble3975]

Check out his rendition of amazing grace

[@arsenalmanic]

Sublime !!

[@laszlocsuk5814]

fantastik e bravo jonatan

[@denisewatkins88]

Jonny please don³'t ever the love and emotion you show when you sing love you

[@vegaswillie]

What an amazing transformation from BGT to where he's at now. Were Luciano Pavarotti and Andre Bocelli this good at Jonathan's age ? Opera experts, talk to me

[@DEAD-FROM-NY]

Did you see his start competing with his then partner Charlotte, on one of Simon Cowell's shows in 2012? It's on YouYube.

[@DEAD-FROM-NY]

Yes. And Simon was correct is telling him, Charlotte (a so so singer) would only hold him back

[@albigensian4655]

you want to know where he started? Britains got talent 2012 charlotte and Jonathan the audition is on youtube and worth watching

[@jamesdylandean614]

Such a smooth and mellow voice! Reminds me of Israel Z, the Hawaiian singer.

[@dotwyness4110]

I don't understand Italian but I love the arias, this is one of my favourites, check out Ignazio Boschetto of IL VOLO singing Caruso

[@Zentrix-24]

I only like mob comedy movies, lol. Jonathan looks familiar, wonder if he was on AGT, BGT, or something like that. No understanding of Italian language but music/singing is universal therefore I can say he has a great operatic voice, powerful when need but also a soft power voice before building up. Also the orchestra did a wonderful job supporting/complementing Jonathan!

[@jeanduttlinger]

You should watch his first audition with Charlotte on BGT!! Blew everyone away - Charlotte & Jonathan!

[@desireeselim3219]

I'm a huge fan of Jonathan !!

[@patriciamurphy2838]

I believe I could be wrong that the song is about a man gazing into the eyes of the woman he loves though he is ill and he is going to die

[@laszlocsuk5814]

az uj pavaroti meg szuletett bravo jonatan

[@luigibacchetti3342]

Please react to the song named "Caruso" sung by Luciano Pavarotti. The writer of this song, Lucio Dalla (from Bologna, northern Italy), wrote this while staying in one of the rooms where Enrico Caruso, former famous tenor (From Neaples, southern Italy), spent the final days of his life. Caruso was 48-years-old when he died, and a few years before Caruso died, he married Dorothy Park Benjamin who was 20 years younger. They had a baby girl they named Gloria. Lucio Dalla wrote this song while imagining how Caruso, who knew he was dying, would have said goodbye to his young wife - the love of his life. curiosity: in sicilian dialect the word caruso means (ragazzo) boy.

[@paulbriody297]

Superb!

[@peebeedee6757]

Mike and Ginger, give Paul Potts - La Prima Volta (First Time Ever I Saw Your Face) (Live At Kiev Opera House) an airing. The phone salesman has come a long way!

[@vivianblack2951]

Have you heard Io Si? Jonathan harmonizes with a line he wrote himself and recorded the day following the video recording. He's amazing. That's io si, not Lo Si.

[@2727rogers]

You should check out this video from 2012 of his and Charlottes audition on Britain's Got Talent. In this we see how if it was't for Charlotte he would have never auditioned. Also it is another great example of Simon Cowell jumping to a conclusion way too soon. I will put the link down below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKSxnZaoaculqZY

[@Ilikeryche]

That's what I was going to say.

[@joannebuck3124]

I thought that was rude for him to say just when you think things can't get any worse. I wonder how Jonathan felt when he saw that...???

[@2727rogers]

@@joannebuck3124 That was typical Simon but at the time I don't think he heard it and he ended up showing Simon that you should never judge a book by its cover. No doubt he saw it after and I am sure he was hurt by it.

[@adamknight7041]

@@2727rogers Simon "Cash" Cowell clearly learned nothing from the Susan Boyle experience

[@bulgariandiscoking]

thanks to Charlotte he became well known, she herself has a good mucical carreer as well TG.

[@larryc3860]

Te voglio bene assai !!

[@jjjones1960]

Jonathan was on BGT with his friend Charlotte at the time.

[@kingofkings89pl]

Jonathan is the best. Even better then Pavarotti :)

[@jamesigorreilly979]

Italian opera the theme from Godfather and Caruso are both on the Italian Gangsters level

[@stevenhopwood8195]

Lara Fabian also does a very good version, such a beautiful song and Lara has such a great voice as well. Still enjoyed this rendition though❤️🤘🇦🇺

[@gabrielleridgway405]

He Went Viral Globally when he was in BGT on You Tube- And Was About to Launch His Concert Live Across The States when Covid Happened- & Has A Global Fan Base-This is a Classical Tenor not a very popular genre! Nobody had heard of Pavarotti until he sang on a football field!

[@adamknight7041]

Unless you liked opera in which case everyone had heard of Pavarotti long before he was introduced to a wider audience at the Italia world cup

[@gabrielleridgway405]

@@adamknight7041 Opera Has Always Been An Elitist Genre-Ticket Prices Alone!-Difficult to judge now just how well known he was before the Nessun Dorma episode! bet many have never heard of Gigli!

[@adamknight7041]

@@gabrielleridgway405 not in the public domain perhaps but in opera circles Gigli, Pavarotti, Corelli etc....were household names long before the likes of Pavarotti and Bocelli popularised the genre

[@catmoon183]

They lost to a dog act, BGT, unbelievable. He bring tears to my eyes. So emotional. BRAVO 👏

[@conniecooper5909]

A must hear is Jonathan’s duet with himself singing The Prayer

[@carljacobson8342]

Also, Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy

[@bazkeen]

So you don't like mafia movies but your leaning Italian. I learnt most of my Italian from mob movies😁😁😁😁😁 What a beautiful voice

[@MikeandGinger]

🤣 it’s a conundrum, to be sure

[@bazkeen]

@@MikeandGinger 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@i.m.7710]

@@MikeandGingerAs a teen I watched the first Godfather at a movie theater when it came out. The bloody horse head in the bed put me off watching all the sequels. No way!!!!!😱😱😱🐴🐴🐴🛏🛏🛏