A classically trained operatic tenor, Jonathan Antoine has a voice rich and golden in tone. When he sings, even if dozens of singers have sampled the song before, Antoine makes it his own.
In this video, Antoine sings the famous opera ballad “Caruso” for a live audience. The renowned track was part of the concert for his album, ‘Going the Distance.’
“Caruso” was written by Lucio Dalla as a tribute for another opera singer, Enrico Caruso. The songwriter stayed at the Excelsior Vittoria Hotel in Sorrento, in the same room as Caruso did shortly before the singer died.
This coincidence and some research into Caruso’s sad life led Dalla to write about Caruso’s longing and pain. After many failed love affairs, Caruso fell in love again with a singing student while staying in Sorrento.
“Caruso” is about passion and turmoil. Though Jonathan is a young man, he’s more than capable of conveying great emotion in his voice. His sincerity and conviction are palpable while watching him sing Dallo’s song.
With an entire symphony behind him, Antoine delivers a gorgeous rendition of the song. A violinist plays the opening notes, and Antoine steps in to begin the sad narrative.
Jonathan Antoine’s voice is so gorgeous, so smooth. Most viewers feel they would gladly listen to Jonathan sing anything in the world. He does sing a variety of genres on his Going the Distance album, which is the perfect soundtrack for a quiet, melancholy weekend.
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