Taken in 2008 by Jan VanderPutten.
Opera
Vincent possesses a rich, warm, Lyric Tenor voice reminiscent of the great Italian tenors of yesterday. As a concert artist he has performed throughout the NY and NJ area, specializing in Italian Opera, Neapolitan song, and Operetta; highlights include Bella Napoli: A Celebration of Neapolitan Song and Dance in NJ and Vincent Ricciardi Sings Mario Lanza…and Caruso too! at the Triad in NYC. He is also a featured soloist at St. Monica's Church in Manhattan.
Vincent Ricciardi's study of classical voice began in 2000 at Adelphi University with vocal coach Beverly Myers (Metropolitan Opera) and music professor Michael Hume (Leonard Bernstein's Mass). He is currently under the tutelage of Composer/Conductor David Schaefer.
Recently he was seen as Frederick in a production of Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta, The Pirates of Penzance, and has begun adding Grand Opera roles to his repertoire. After years of study, Vincent is ready to embark on a journey of artistic self-discovery to find his own place in the wonderful world of Grand Opera. With his rich voice, ringing top range, and unceasing desire to train, he looks forward to the opportunities that await him.
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The Voice: The Mario Lanza Story
Like many of today's tenors, Vincent has been heavily influenced by the great American tenor Mario Lanza. Lanza, a powerhouse movie star and both a classical and pop vocalist, has proven to be an enormous influence for many tenors and others in the classical community including: The 3 Tenors, Mario Frangoulis, Richard Leech and many more.
"He had a fantastic voice--not just wonderful--a fantastic voice." - Luciano Pavarotti *
"Lanza has the finest natural tenor voice I've ever heard." - Renata Tebaldi *
"Yours is a voice such as is heard only once in a hundred years." - Serge Koussevitzky *
Mario's music remains some of the best selling classical recordings of all time. With the help of music director David Schaefer and the support of many colleagues, family and friends, Vincent has begun to use his theatrical roots to create a show about the great tenor's life. The goal of this piece is to present Mario's life story with honesty and reverence; while entertaining the audience with an array of some of the most beautiful, and difficult music ever assembled by one artist. This show is both an extreme challenge and labor of love.
For more details and music clips please visit: www.myspace.com/lanzathelegend
Currently Vincent has developed a concert to celebrate the music of Mario Lanza and the immortal Enrico Caruro, Vincent Ricciardi Sings Mario Lanza…and Caruso too!
For booking information contact: info@vincentricciardi.com
*Cesari, Armando. Mario Lanza: An American Tragedy. Texas: Baskerville, 2004: 2nd edition.
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Repertoire
coming soon!
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Taken in 2008 by Jan VanderPutten.
Featuring Sally Swallow as Mabel.
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