rubbins1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

You message is touching and I thank you for sharing it. There are so many other good videos of papa, I would like to get his Bacchus on You tube as well. But, what we are missing is some video of 1st act of Die Walkure....not in concert but on stage. I miss my papa so much still and your kind words are so nice. I can only sing in the shower...but I do a splendid Nessun dorma !

Singerputsch (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Its so wonderful to hear James King! Dan, I sang Tamino for your father back in the 80s, and he gave me confidence to go into more dramatic rep. Now I sing Bacchus all over Europe- I am owe a great debt to just one lesson with a great Tenor. I hope you put some videos on You Tube- Thanks!its helps alot!

vickersman (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

a heldentenor, along with a few like Jon Vickers and now Ben Heppner, who not only had(have, in the case of Heppner) power but lyricism as well.German heldentenors must have that-no Italian barking here.J.K. was a brilliant voice and teacher as well-a great contribution to the vocal arts, and sorely missed.

stevevandien (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Even after all these years, I believe King is underrated -- a superb artist with a splendid, well-used voice. What vibrant tone and powerful declamation of the text --

LongEyelandGuy (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Dan;I heard your father sing this several times in Vienna in the early 70s. I was a young student and he was a true inspiration for me and for so many others. I even recall meeting him once at the American Church in Vienna. What a nice man and what pure talent God gave him.

nancyfi (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

el mejor Florestan que he oído y he oído muchísimos. El timbre de la voz y un no sé que me emociona..." l'art est le vrai jugement dernier" dice Proust et je suis d'accord...Bravísimo! and Danny you can be very proud of your father....Bravo

Plecostomus1986 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

FABULOSO!

jwrevak (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Extraordinary! The only time I heard James King was in this role at the Met. Frankly, he wasn't having a good night as some high notes were forced, but ultimately it didn't matter. When he did this scene it blew me away. I can still hear him. When I read his obituary I was shocked. When I told a friend he had died but I could still "hear" this one performance, I began to weep. Few artists have done anything comparable to me, and I've heard many great ones.

foothillsbear (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Simply one of the greatest tenors of his era. The emotion and artistry he puts into his singing is spectacular. And his voice has a thrilling timbre. I just viewed Jonas Kaufmann singing this aria, and while he is excellent, he just doesn't give it the excitement that King does.

albertthrelkeld (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Danny: I only wish I had had the privilege of hearing your father live. My voice teacher, Norma Williams, who sing with him, suggested I listen to his recording when I was a student in the 80s. What fine singing!