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Ariadne auf Naxos (Ariadne on Naxos), Strauss
The International Festival of the AegeanDer Tenor (The tenor) + 1 roller
Se medvirkende og produktionsholdTurandot, Puccini
Cedar Rapids Opera TheatreCalaf (The Unknown Prince) (Calaf)
Se medvirkende og produktionsholdTa' Pupu'a Ta'u Pupu'a is unique in the opera world. He was an outstanding Defensive End in the NFL but a career-ending injury changed his life and led him to a new career: opera. He is just as outstanding in his role as operatic tenor, as shown by the following comments: "...He seems to have limitless power... but the voice has real gold in its best moments." (New York Times) "...Everyone took notice at his brilliant tone, breath-control and ravishing, powerful tenor..." (Italian Tribune), "In the treacherous heldentenor role of Bacchus, Ta'u Pupu'a brought reserves of stentorian power and heroic strength, singing gloriously." (Classical Review), "...The sound is a big one too, a big, meaty voice that would cope comfortably with Wagner or Verdi. And he is so in control of the ten