Good operatic tenors are always in great demand. That´s why it is particularly satisfying to know that there is a young Swedish tenor, Joachim Bäckström, who is very much on his way to international stardom, and deservedly so. I had the pleasure to hear Bäckström in a recital in Helsingborg a couple of weeks ago, and was very impressed. In addition to possessing a beautiful, natural voice, Bäckström also is an outstanding scene personality, who already at this early stage of his career is able to give convincing interpretations of such demanding songs as Sibelius´s "Säv, säv, susa" and "Demanten på marssnön". Bäckström also sung Lenski´s aria, "Kuda, kuda, kuda" and "Dein ist mein ganzes Herz" better than many famous tenors. I am convinced that a great future is in store for this young Swedish singer.
On this amateur video from 2009 Bäckström sings Kalinka at a concert with a Swedish student choir. The recording is not very good, but I think that one can hear that this is a singer with an extraordinary voice:
For more information on Joachim Bäckström, visit his agent´s presentation page.
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