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Abdul Candao, A Filipino Tenor |
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Written by Remon
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Saturday, 05 January 2008 |
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If Luciano Pavaroti, arguably the world's greatest tenor for four decades, came from Europe, Abdul Candao, a Filipino professional tenor is making a name in Europe.Abdul plays Prince Sou-Chung, the son of an emperor from China, in the musical play of Franz Lehar, "Land des Lacheins" (Land of Smiles) under the support of the Hannover Opera House. The musical play began its European tour in key cities of Austria, Germany and Switzerland last November 2007 and will end in April 2008. Abdul, regarded highly as the first Muslim tenor vocalist from Maguindanao, is a nephew of Maguindanao ex-governor Zacaria Candao. He became a part of "Kayumangging Kalikasan" beneath the late Professor Ernani Cuenco. Despite the large competition in Europe, Abdul could still succeed to sing and compete with other famous vocalists in Europe. According to Abdul, Europe is not Manila. In Europe, you have to present yourself to get discovered while in Manila, you can sit and wait to get discovered. Tenor is the highest natural adult male voice and being a professional tenor is not easy for proper management of breathing is necessary. [Via ABS-CBN Interactive - Filipino professional tenor making a name in Europe] |
