Tenor Brian Jagde’s Four Favorite Interpreters of ‘Tosca’s’ Cavaradossi

Currently starring in San Francisco Opera’s new production of “Tosca,” Jagde will break the record this season as having performed the role of Cavaradossi more than any tenor in the history of the company ... In anticipation of this memorable feat, the tenor listed off his four favorite tenors in the role.

Brian Jagde is one of today’s rising stars in the opera world and his powerful tenor has obtained raves. Today he is in high demand around the world and one of the roles that he has garnered him attention is that of Cavaradossi. Currently starring in San Francisco Opera’s new production of “Tosca,” Jagde will break the record this season as having performed the role of Cavaradossi more than any tenor in the history of the company.

“I’m still in awe about the fact that after this run of ‘Tosca’ at San Francisco Opera, I will have sung the role of Cavaradossi more than any tenor in the Company’s history,” the tenor told OperaWire in a recent conversation regarding his feat. “Singing a role in multiple seasons isn’t nearly as common as it used to be, especially in America, so this is really an honor for me.”

His first run of the famed Puccini opera was under the baton of Nicola Luisotti, who he notes “has been a great partner and collaborator for my principal role debuts in San Francisco, most recently Calaf in ‘Turandot.’”

In anticipation of this memorable feat, the tenor listed off his four favorite tenors in the role. He also selected recordings that he feels exemplify why they are so strong in this particular opera.

“These men sang the role on the world’s greatest stages and really made it their own,” he noted. “All of these artists inspire me in so many ways, especially in this role and their individual approaches.”

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