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Krause was impeccable at keeping his voice in shape and was very selective about which roles he kept in his repertoire, so he was able to sustain a very long career. I can hear the possibility of a more spinto, fuller sound in Anduaga’s future if he cultivates his instrument as it matures - more like a Pavarotti, or Domingo in his tenor prime. TruHart1 😎

With a young tenor such as Mr. Anduaga, in his late twenties, he may indeed have a long, successful career, and not be a “flash in the pan,” but any singer that young must always be careful to never push their voice beyond its natural capabilities. Right now he is singing roles in the bel canto repertoire, such as Arturo in Bellini’s Puritani, Nemorino in Donizetti’s L’Elisir and the Duke in Verdi’s Rigoletto. Most singers with the longest-lasting operatic careers also usually have a regular voice coach who acts as a technical adviser, telling the singer if there are any vocal weaknesses which might become problematic or bad vocal habits which require correction before they hurt the singer’s technique. If he’s careful, he may even become the next Placido Domingo, still singing well into his early 80’s (he turns 83 on January 21!!!) TruHart1 😎

From a locked thread submitted by @kingsley88, dated May 7, 2021: “I just learned about Xabier Anduaga, a young Spanish tenor who seems to be up and coming. He's only 25 years old and is easy on the eyes with a beautiful voice. I hope he comes here to the USA at some point to perform at the Met or other opera houses here.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Lp5oYRcdLc:167 - - - - - - - - - - - - Xavier Anduaga made his Metropolitan Opera debut April 13, 2023, and sang the role of Nemorino in L’Elisir d’Amore. He sang four more performances of L’Elisir culminating in the live Saturday afternoon broadcast of April 29, 2023. Review: A Tenor Arrives at the Met Opera in ‘Elisir’ - The New York Times WWW.NYTIMES.COM The 27-year-old Xabier Anduaga debuted in the role of Nemorino in a revival of Donizetti’s romantic comedy. TruHart1 😎

I agree, Apollo is definitely deserving of legendary status. He’s a muscle worshipper’s living wet dream, always in top shape and, while he was in the business, willing to take it all the way to whatever explosive happy ending you dreamed of!!! 😍🙂😮 TruHart1 😎

Having hired Dario many times over the years, I can verify that Dario is NOT retired. I just saw him a couple of weeks ago and he’s already checked with me about cumming back to my city again in March!!! If you see him in your area, you won’t be disappointed if you hire him for a HOT 🔥🔥🔥 time! He has such a delicious ass! 🙂 TruHart1 😎

Yes, @Just Sayin, Bryan passed away in early September this year at age 39. His husband was devastated but posted a lot about it on Facebook (under Bryan’s ID) and there was quite a discussion here on the forum. He died much too soon. He was the sweetest man: TruHart1 😎

Looking at his personal IG, he appears to be quite happy, settling into real estate and personal training quite efficiently. With the positive attitude and drive he always had, it’s not surprising he appears to be quite successful in his post-escort endeavors! He was an excellent escort, film star, and all-round great guy, and I wish him always the best in his life!!! TruHart1 😎

LOL! Yes, indeed! The best escorts are, by (at least to me) definition, super HOT!!! My multiple meetings with escorts such as Andrew Justice, Alec Andrews and Raul G. Manzo, to name some of the best I’ve ever hired, all set my personal bar of what constitutes genuine (as defined by @Archangel) and HOT escorts for me!!! TruHart1 😎

Absolutely! Nearly every one of the best escorts I’ve met over the years I have been hiring have reasonable fees, never watch the clock, and are fully committed to satisfying me completely! Nearly every one of them are also wonderful to spend time with, in bed or in public! Most have become regulars, unless they don’t come to my area on a regular basis. TruHart1 😎

Yes, I realize he’s not retired. The last time he came through my area though, he never answered my enquiry, which I found very unlike the Mike I had dealt with before. Following him on Twitter, he does so many collaborations with many (and so many different types of) guys, I doubt he has time for one on one escorting anymore, at least that’s the conclusion I came to, after receiving no response last time I reached out to him! TruHart1 😎

Alec Andrews Andrew Justice Victor Powers Ricky Decker (now retired and living his best straight life, to whom I wish only the best, always.) Mike Gaite (who appears to exclusively do ‘only fans’ collabs these days!) Armand from Mexico (who unfortunately was stopped at the border back during the pandemic and banned from the U.S. for not having a work permit.) And finally, very sadly, two wonderful guys who have passed: Jake Morgan, and Bryan Knight TruHart1 😎

Just announced today: Merrily We Roll Along Extends Broadway Run PLAYBILL.COM Led by Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez, the starry Sondheim revival is playing the Hudson Theatre. TruHart1 😎

Interesting news: Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster to Join Broadway's Sweeney Todd PLAYBILL.COM The pair will begin performances as Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett in 2024. Tveit’s voice is so different than Groban’s. I wonder how he’ll interpret the BIG baritone moments. It should be fascinating to see. Sutton Foster should be good. I’m not going to be in NYC while this is playing but I’ll be watching for the reviews! TruHart1 ❤️

Here’s an article with both sides of the story: Metropolitan Opera 2023-24 Review: Tannhäuser - OperaWire OperaWire OPERAWIRE.COM In the middle of Act two of the opening night of “Tannhäuser” as Wolfram delivered his “Blick ich umher in diesem edlen Kreise..." TruHart1 😎

I’ve checked with Apollo Phoenix and he’s advised me he no longer takes new clients. He just doesn’t have the time. TruHart1 😎

Hmmmm…Connor Kline. He does look extremely attractive. I’ll keep him in mind. TruHart1 😎

Thanks @Charlie for your expertise in German, and for keeping to the topic. Although the protest at the MET was definitely political, I personally just found it interesting that they chose the Metropolitan Opera as a venue to stage it, interrupting a relatively long performance. I certainly never thought we’d have a non-political joke naming a very politicized SCOTUS justice, though apolitically, both Scalia and RB Ginsberg were known to attend operas together often. I also never anticipated a discussion of opera listener boredom in a thread on the forum created specifically for discussing the musical art! No one is ever forced to read any thread in any topic here, after all! Sometimes the way topics on the Company of Men forum discussions meander is fascinating. LOL!!! As for your German professor, he may have physically turned you off, but most of us want/need to be desired, so finding out about his “little Venusberg” parties later and feeling left out because you were never invited is completely natural. TruHart1 😎

I’m not THAT familiar with the Tannhauser libretto since I listen to Wagner mainly for the singers’ vocal technique and any nuances in interpretation they might add (that music is quite difficult to sing!) In reviewing the broadcast, the singer who sang BEFORE Tannhauser’s Paeon to sensual love was the singer interrupted by the first yell from the protesters. If Wolfram sings in answer AFTER Tannhauser, then the protesters definitely jumped the gun! A side comment: after listening to a broadcast of Jonas Kaufmann singing Tannhauser during his debut of the role at the Salzburg Easter Festival back in March of 2023, I find most interpreters I hear now lacking in their interpretation of the role. Just my opinion, though. 🙂 TruHart1 😎

I feel as if this may have been chosen as a venue for protest because there was a large audience, all of whom would hear their yelled protests. Listening to the Sirius broadcast from last night’s performance, once the protesters began trying to express their reasons by yelling that there would be no opera on a dead earth, etc., I could hear a very large number of the audience begin booing and shouting loudly at the protesters to shut up and stop their disruptions! A more up to date article reporting on this says, “In a statement, the protesters, ‘Extinction Rebellion,’ said the demonstration was timed to coincide with the main character’s declaration that ‘love is a spring to be drunk from.’” That seems incorrect, though, because, if I’m not mistaken, the character singing at the moment of the protesters’ disruption was Wolfram, the baritone, rather than Tannhauser, the tenor and main character! TruHart1 😎

In the middle of the second act of Tannhauser at the Metropolitan Opera last night, climate activists disrupted the performance by lowering a banner from the top balcony seating and yelling. The performance was stopped for a bit less than half an hour while the activists were ejected by police! Afterward, the performance picked up where it was interrupted and continued to the end of the opera! Climate Activists Disrupt Met Opera's Opening Night HYPERALLERGIC.COM “No opera on a dead planet,” shouted the protesters during the second act of Wagner’s Tannhäuser at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.

Just a note: looks like Jaden is scheduled to be in Chicago starting this Saturday, December 2 thru 4! TruHart1 😎

Just a heads up, at the beginning of November Jaden moved from his downtown loft to a nice northern suburban area of KC, a little closer to the airport but not too far. TruHart1 😎

LOL! Whether you’re being tongue in cheek (his or yours or both!) in your above statement, if you do happen to find yourself in a city Jaden is visiting, and he travels extensively around the Midwest, with Dallas and Kansas City as his anchors, don’t fail to meet him. You will not be disappointed!!! TruHart1 😎

Let me throw in my 2 cents regarding one of the best escorts available out there! Living in Kansas City, I am lucky enough to see this amazing, hunky young man regularly! He is one of the best but so much more! As I said elsewhere, over the years I’ve been lucky enough to hire him on a regular basis, he has never disappointed me, EVER!!! You cannot go wrong with Jaden! TruHart1 😎