Ruth Leon recommends… Jose Carreras – The Lucky Tenor
Ruth Leon recommendsJose Carreras – The Lucky Tenor
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In 1987, during a rehearsal, José Carreras learned that he had leukaemia, an almost certain death sentence. Based on his fight against the disease, this AllArts film shows how the star lyric tenor reinvented himself, against impossible odds, to become the equal third of the three tenors.
In German with English subtitles.
A wonderfully inspiring film about a wonderfully inspiring artist. Having worked with him on several tours, each was a total joy. On our first in Tokyo in 1991 I took him to a favourite stone grill restaurant on the evening he arrived. I could tell that he was somewhat reserved and expressed the hope that it was not about the tour. No, it was the fact that he had his regular 6-monthly medical check-up on his return and it had started to worry him. On stage you would never have noticed. During the interval of his recital in Suntory Hall, some ladies came to the front of the stage and laid out 150 red roses. It was intensely moving and I know it touched him deeply.
The “other” guy
I’m assuming all the thumbs down don’t understand the “inside” joke. On “Seinfeld” there was an episode where the Three Tenors were frequently discussed. All the characters knew the names Domingo and Pavarotti but couldn’t remember the “other guy”, and kept on referring to him as the “other guy”.
The Maestro. He conducts the Policeman’s Benevolent Association Orchestra.
On a chat site with readers from many countries and some who have zero interest in US comedy shows, best to clarify the nature of inside jokes at the time of making them.
The “other guy” with a velvet voice
Thank you so much Mr. Lebretch! I’ve been looking for the one with English subtitles.
“an almost certain death sentence”
No, it isn’t. Very serious of course, depending on the type, but cancers of the pancreas, liver and oesophagus, for instance, are significantly worse.
That is true now but the AllArts site claims that it was ‘an almost certain death sentence’ in 1987.
However, incremental improvements have been made in the identification and treatment of many cancers so it is probable that the cancers you refer to were also worse in 1987.
I think it is irresponsible to use the phrase ‘death sentence’ in relation to any cancer. It is traumatic enough already.
Thank you once again, Ruth Leon, for discovering something unique and wonderful!
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Heart moving to see Carreras again!
Seeing Carreras in his prime was thrilling, especially his partnership with Baltsa. They brought out the best in each other, in Carmen, Don Carlo, Werther, Samson and much else.
I’ve seen the lucky tenor and it’s wonderful,the strenght and courage he had is amazing i love his voice he expresses every feeling,every sentiment he feels trough his voice an incredible artist