Best Jonathan Antoine Songs
Young English tenor Jonathan Antoine is taking the world by storm. His new solo album 'Tenore' went straight to number one in the UK classical charts, and number 13 in the UK album charts. Please vote for your favorite songs and comment if you would like.
Classical composer Chris Broom recently described this as one of the finest classical/opera recordings of all time, and he's not wrong. While the version by Carreras might have been more technically polished, Jonathan's unique and soulful timbre fills the listener with heartbroken emotion.
He tells the story and sells the song like no other tenor, or indeed, no other singer can.
Give up your heart before you listen... because you won't own it afterwards! An incredible emotional journey you'll never forget. This is how beautifully a song can be delivered, by the best of the best: Jonathan Antoine. Amazing. Bravo!
As I told Jonathan when I first received my "Perhaps Love" CD, I was so proud of him for taking the time to get the feeling and sentiment of this song right. Many soloists bark it out like a national anthem or marching song.
He took the time to make it "un suono di crudo lamento." He has such heart and paints such excellent vocal pictures. Thank you, and well done, Jonathan!
Definitely my favorite. Perfect delivery of the arrangement done in Jonathan's exceptional way. I have heard O Sole Mio and Santa Lucia live, so I'm spoiled in a way. However, anything he sings reaches and calms my soul.
For me, this is one of Jonathan's most magnificent and profound pieces, truly showcasing his voice.
The world's young Pavarotti. What a voice. "The Prayer" is my favorite.
This is absolutely breathtaking!
I think Santa Lucia stunned me the most. I was eating pudding while I watched the video, but I was so taken aback that I just shoveled it in without being aware! All I could think about was how rich and creamy his voice was, and then I was totally confused, haha!
This young man knocks me off my feet! What a song! Pure heaven!
To see him sing this live is to hear true passion in the song.
A wonderful version of this song. For anyone alone at night, it will bring a lump to your throat. I've never been able to hear it without crying - he sings it so beautifully.
The emotion Jonathan puts into this song just reaches deep into your soul. He is such an amazing singer, and it really shows in this song.
So Deep is the Night when sung by Jonathan is magnificent! There is no singer in the world who can compare with Jonathan. People are so moved they cry, knowing he has a one-of-a-kind, beautifully lovely voice.
Jonathan's "O Sole Mio" is a brilliant work of art! His voice captures your soul and spirit, raising you into the most delightful feeling of joy. It's not just his God-given operatic tenor voice, but his whole being that transforms you into a world of happiness like you've never experienced!
Whether in person, on video, or on BBC Radio Wales, when you hear and see him, you know what joy and love are all about. It's thrilling to both watch him and listen to him. Jonathan Antoine has opened a new door in opera, and his "O Sole Mio" will grab you like you can't imagine!
This song is thrilling. Jonathan's pure and powerful voice, with all its delicious flavors, beautifully heightens one's excitement and wonder as his perfect tones and diction delight and thrill you. I love this!
In this, Jonathan encapsulates you in a beautiful world of passion and romance, as if he's singing it directly to the listener. Bringing this song into 2014 is a dream. Mario Lanza brought it to a million-dollar seller and Billboard #1 charting hit in 1950.
Congratulations, Jonathan... you stole my heart here, and I want you to keep it! A beautiful experience.
Perfection. What woman would not love this? It is the height of romance and passion, sung by the most beautiful voice ever heard, right from his heart and soul. Breathtaking!
I love all of Jonathan's songs, but none of them have touched me like Empty Chairs. I have to listen to this one every day. His performances of it are constantly evolving, and the emotion he shows continues to grow.
The subtleties of Jon's range are becoming richer as well (I really noticed this during the Preston performance). Exquisite! I can't imagine how he will sound 10 years from now, given how incredible he is now.
KNP Canada
Jonathan has a clip from the Preston performance that is hauntingly beautiful. He is so engrossed in the music that the applause shakes him out of the moment and back to reality. I listen to this daily, so I guess this is my favorite.
The Spanish city of Granada... this is an operatic explosion of sweet fire! Oh, so delightful and filled with beauty. The sweetness of Jonathan's voice is at times rich and powerful, delivering thrilling, jaw-dropping moments.
But the soothing rhythm lulls you through a romantic city and dazzles you with love for it. The mixture of the sweet and powerful is tremendous!
Stunningly beautiful. I cannot take my eyes off Jonathan when I watch the YouTube video from December 2013. He sang the song as a duet with Russell Watson for the Katy Holmes Trust. Outstanding performance. He is a worldwide sensation.
Simply blissful to watch him sing Ave Maria. Awesome!
I watched Jonathan at the iTunes Festival as a guest of Plácido Domingo. I've never heard or seen anything so stunning! Joy flew through the air and bounced off the audience. His magic was everywhere!
You'd think he had honey in his mouth, it was so beautifully sweet and wonderful, along with his beautiful, smiling face. A great joy to hear and see! What a presentation!
When Jonathan sings this, he truly makes it his own. It took my breath away the first time I heard it. Having seen him perform this live, even the memory of his performance moves me to tears of pure joy.
Long may he perform music for the rest of the world to delight in.
Gives me goosebumps and makes me cry. This is the best version of this song ever.
Saw him perform this live. I was overcome with emotion. He sang it with such passion and feeling - it was unbelievable.
This song is a perfect piece to showcase the versatility of his beautiful voice!
Jonathan is an amazing tenor. No one can compare with his voice. His album Tenore is delightful and magnificent! His voice is beyond any tenor in the world.
Although I've only heard a YouTube version recorded when he was 16, it moves me deeply every time. I hope he will record a studio version soon.
He's got the most amazing voice I've ever heard. I can't even believe what I hear. This song is just fabulous!
Everything he sings is awesome, but this is the best! The range, the emotion, the strength of his voice. Only practicing for an hour before the semi-final amazes me. Just beautiful. Tears every time I watch.
He is wonderful now. I cannot imagine how incredible he'll be when his voice reaches full maturity. Amazing.
JCOH
Such a fun song, which Jonathan truly brings to life!
Jonathan's voice on this song is spectacular. It stood out on the first album for me. I can't wait for his solo album so we can hear what he can really do. Go, Jon!
Unbelievable. I flew to England and heard this live in 2013. I'll never forget that moment! Incredible! His voice is profound!
Who isn't haunted by the stunningly beautiful sounds of love, passion, and heartbreak along with such a manly presence to grab your heart? A remarkably powerful rendition like no other. Bravo on "The Godfather Love Theme"!
When I hear this piece of music, it crawls into my soul and stays there. My son doesn't like this type of music, but when this one comes on, it's Turn it up, Mom!
Jonathan sings this so beautifully. His rendition from Guildford Cathedral is breathtaking!
Love this song from the CD Perhaps Love. I had never heard it before, although I had heard of it. Now I can't hear anyone else sing it.
I love this song and have heard versions by Roberta Flack and Gordon Lightfoot. But this version by Jonathan and Charlotte is the most moving. His voice is magical, like liquid silk, rich like chocolate, evoking emotion and tears.
I'd give anything to see him live, but I am in the US, and he hasn't toured here yet. Listen and weep.
I so love this. I do hope for a Christmas album by Jonathan Antoine. I feel the real Christmas spirit when I hear Jonathan sing these songs.
Christmas for everyone who listens.