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== Introduction == |
== Introduction == |
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⚫ | Forte Tenors are a classical crossover tenor trio, originally coming together as entrants on America's Got Talent, Season 8.<ref>[http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/beauty-truth-and-operatic-boy-bands-a-lesson-from-americas-got-talent LifeSiteNews Mobile | Beauty, truth, and operatic boy bands: a lesson from America’s Got Talent<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.guideposts.org/video/inspirational-stories/three-gifted-singers-blend-as-one Three Gifted Singers Blend as One - Guideposts<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>The trio is made up of Operatic Tenor Sean Panikkar, who joined the group as a replacement for Hana Ryu<ref>[http://artandseek.net/2013/07/19/fwopera-tenor-wows-howard-stern-on-americas-got-talent/ FWOpera Tenor Wows Howard Stern on ‘America’s Got Talent’ | Art&Seek<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.fwweekly.com/2013/07/19/fort-worth-opera-star-on-americas-got-talent/ Fort Worth Opera Star on "America's Got Talent" - Fort Worth Weekly<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> (who had to drop out of the competition due to issues with his visa) along with original members Fernando Varela and Josh Page. Forte had unique origins, having met over the internet and coming together with the sole intent of trying for America's Got Talent. Quoting Sean Panikkar "I think what really makes our group work is that the three of us are such unique voices. We’re all from different musical backgrounds. What we’re doing is more or less a classical spin on pop music — singing it in a classical style."<ref>[http://www.lasvegassun.com/vegasdeluxe/2013/dec/26/q-americas-got-talent-finalists-forte-bring-popera/ Q+A: ‘America’s Got Talent’ finalist Forte brings popera to the forefront at Tropicana - Las Vegas Sun News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Having met only for minutes prior to their first performance together, their voices blended flawlessly producing a distinct and unbelievably enjoyable sound. Forte made it to the final round - with strong fan support behind them, eventually finishing in 4th place. <ref>[http://mix1051.cbslocal.com/2013/09/18/local-tenor-fernando-varela-talks-with-the-morning-mix-before-americas-got-talent-finale/ Local Tenor Fernando Varela Talks With The Morning MIX Before ‘America’s Got Talent’ Finale « MIX 105.1<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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⚫ | Forte Tenors are a classical crossover tenor trio, originally coming together as entrants on America's Got Talent, Season 8.<ref>[http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/beauty-truth-and-operatic-boy-bands-a-lesson-from-americas-got-talent LifeSiteNews Mobile | Beauty, truth, and operatic boy bands: a lesson from America’s Got Talent<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.guideposts.org/video/inspirational-stories/three-gifted-singers-blend-as-one Three Gifted Singers Blend as One - Guideposts<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>The trio is made up of Operatic Tenor Sean Panikkar, who joined the group as a replacement for Hana Ryu<ref>[http://artandseek.net/2013/07/19/fwopera-tenor-wows-howard-stern-on-americas-got-talent/ FWOpera Tenor Wows Howard Stern on ‘America’s Got Talent’ | Art&Seek<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.fwweekly.com/2013/07/19/fort-worth-opera-star-on-americas-got-talent/ Fort Worth Opera Star on "America's Got Talent" - Fort Worth Weekly<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> (who had to drop out of the competition due to issues with his visa) along with original members Fernando Varela and Josh Page. Forte had unique origins, having met over the internet and coming together with the sole intent of trying for America's Got Talent. Quoting Sean Panikkar "I think what really makes our group work is that the three of us are such unique voices. We’re all from different musical backgrounds. What we’re doing is more or less a classical spin on pop music — singing it in a classical style."<ref>[http://www.lasvegassun.com/vegasdeluxe/2013/dec/26/q-americas-got-talent-finalists-forte-bring-popera/ Q+A: ‘America’s Got Talent’ finalist Forte brings popera to the forefront at Tropicana - Las Vegas Sun News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Having met only for minutes prior to their first performance together, their voices blended flawlessly producing a distinct and unbelievably enjoyable sound. Forte made it to the final round - with strong fan support behind them, eventually finishing in 4th place. <ref>[http://mix1051.cbslocal.com/2013/09/18/local-tenor-fernando-varela-talks-with-the-morning-mix-before-americas-got-talent-finale/ Local Tenor Fernando Varela Talks With The Morning MIX Before ‘America’s Got Talent’ Finale « MIX 105.1<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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As they walked off the stage after the finale, Forte was approached by representatives of Sony/Columbia records, quickly signed a record deal<ref>[http://www.blogtalkradio.com/besteveryou/2013/12/10/americas-got-talent--forte-tenors America's Got Talent - Forte Tenors 12/10 by Best Ever You | Self Help Podcasts<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>, and immediately recorded their first CD in an amazing 5 days. Their self-titled CD was released November 12, 2013, under 11 weeks after the AGT finale. Almost immediately rising to #3 on the Amazon Music charts, it debuted at #76 on Billboard's top 200 <ref>[http://www.worldmag.com/2013/12/life_after_reality_tv_for_singing_group WORLD | Singing group’s life after reality TV | Andrew Branch | Dec. 10, 2013<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
As they walked off the stage after the finale, Forte was approached by representatives of Sony/Columbia records, quickly signed a record deal<ref>[http://www.blogtalkradio.com/besteveryou/2013/12/10/americas-got-talent--forte-tenors America's Got Talent - Forte Tenors 12/10 by Best Ever You | Self Help Podcasts<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>, and immediately recorded their first CD in an amazing 5 days. Their self-titled CD was released November 12, 2013, under 11 weeks after the AGT finale. Almost immediately rising to #3 on the Amazon Music charts, it debuted at #76 on Billboard's top 200 <ref>[http://www.worldmag.com/2013/12/life_after_reality_tv_for_singing_group WORLD | Singing group’s life after reality TV | Andrew Branch | Dec. 10, 2013<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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In a meteoric rise to success in the classical crossover genre, Forte Tenors lives have been a whirlwind since the America's Got Talent Finale. Along with their solo careers, the trio has managed within their first few months following AGT to fit in a number of impressive performances to include<ref>[http://jakes-take.com/2014/01/a-conversation-with-fortes-fernando-varela/ A Conversation with Forte’s Fernando Varela<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>: headlining for The Golden Hat Foundation the Music of Hope concert at Carnegie Hall, on November 16, 2013<ref>[http://masterclasslady.com/2013/11/18/operatic-trio-forte-takes-carnegie-hall-by-vocal-storm/ Operatic Trio Forte Takes Carnegie Hall By Vocal Storm | MasterClassLady.Com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>; a performance during the National Tree Lighting at the White House December 6, 2013<ref>[http://thenationaltree.org/gallery/forte/ Forte | 2013 National Christmas Tree Lighting<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>; a three night run of a full-length Forte headline show at the Tropicana Las Vegas on December 28-30, 2013<ref>[http://www.reviewjournal.com/columns-blogs/mike-weatherford/fourth-place-finishers-play-las-vegas-first Fourth-place finishers to play Las Vegas first | Las Vegas Review-Journal<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>; a concert at the Boca Raton Festival of the Arts March 15, 2014<ref>[http://www.festivaloftheartsboca.org/artists/forte/ FORTE in Concert Boca Raton | Festival of the Arts Boca<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>; and as the feature performers in the Central City Opera Theater of Dreams Gala in Denver Colorado on April 5, 2014.<ref>[http://www.centralcityopera.org/gala Theatre of Dreams Gala | Central City Opera<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
In a meteoric rise to success in the classical crossover genre, Forte Tenors lives have been a whirlwind since the America's Got Talent Finale. Along with their solo careers, the trio has managed within their first few months following AGT to fit in a number of impressive performances to include<ref>[http://jakes-take.com/2014/01/a-conversation-with-fortes-fernando-varela/ A Conversation with Forte’s Fernando Varela<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>: headlining for The Golden Hat Foundation the Music of Hope concert at Carnegie Hall, on November 16, 2013<ref>[http://masterclasslady.com/2013/11/18/operatic-trio-forte-takes-carnegie-hall-by-vocal-storm/ Operatic Trio Forte Takes Carnegie Hall By Vocal Storm | MasterClassLady.Com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>; a performance during the National Tree Lighting at the White House December 6, 2013<ref>[http://thenationaltree.org/gallery/forte/ Forte | 2013 National Christmas Tree Lighting<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>; a three night run of a full-length Forte headline show at the Tropicana Las Vegas on December 28-30, 2013<ref>[http://www.reviewjournal.com/columns-blogs/mike-weatherford/fourth-place-finishers-play-las-vegas-first Fourth-place finishers to play Las Vegas first | Las Vegas Review-Journal<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>; a concert at the Boca Raton Festival of the Arts March 15, 2014<ref>[http://www.festivaloftheartsboca.org/artists/forte/ FORTE in Concert Boca Raton | Festival of the Arts Boca<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>; and as the feature performers in the Central City Opera Theater of Dreams Gala in Denver Colorado on April 5, 2014.<ref>[http://www.centralcityopera.org/gala Theatre of Dreams Gala | Central City Opera<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Caruso - Sony/Columbia Records (Digital Release) |
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== Members == |
== Members == |
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=== Sean Panikkar === |
=== Sean Panikkar === |
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Billed on America's Got Talent as "Mr Mom", Sean Panikkar is in actuality an operatic tenor with a storied career of over 10 years. Possessing Bachelor and Master's Degrees in Music Performance from the University of Michigan, Sean also participated in the Seagle Music Colony, and in the Merola Summer program at the San Francisco Opera, where he was also selected to be an Adler Fellow. He has been a resident of the Michigan Opera Theater, and the Pittsburgh Opera. Along with Forte, Sean is maintaining his current operatic schedule, which included performances this season as Tamino with Pittsburgh Opera <ref>[http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2013/11/salines_americas_got_talent_fi.html 'America's Got Talent' finalist Sean Panikkar, of Saline, talks Forte's new album, Howie Mandel and more | MLive.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and Macbeth at the Palm Beach Opera <ref>http://www.mypalmbeachpost.com/news/entertainment/arts-theater/pop-opera-star-appears-in-macbeth-at-palm-beach-op/ncxrt/ </ref> among others. |
Billed on America's Got Talent as "Mr Mom", Sean Panikkar is in actuality an operatic tenor with a storied career of over 10 years. Possessing Bachelor and Master's Degrees in Music Performance from the University of Michigan, Sean also participated in the Seagle Music Colony, and in the Merola Summer program at the San Francisco Opera, where he was also selected to be an Adler Fellow. He has been a resident of the Michigan Opera Theater, and the Pittsburgh Opera. Along with Forte, Sean is maintaining his current operatic schedule, which included performances this season as Tamino with Pittsburgh Opera <ref>[http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2013/11/salines_americas_got_talent_fi.html 'America's Got Talent' finalist Sean Panikkar, of Saline, talks Forte's new album, Howie Mandel and more | MLive.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and Macbeth at the Palm Beach Opera <ref>http://www.mypalmbeachpost.com/news/entertainment/arts-theater/pop-opera-star-appears-in-macbeth-at-palm-beach-op/ncxrt/ </ref> among others. |
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An operatic tenor of Sri Lankan heritage, Sean has a strong, silken voice that can't help but capture the attention of any who hear it. Now having performed internationally in such roles as Gomatz in Mozart's "Ziade", Nadir in Bizet's "Pearlfishers", Narraboth in Strauss' "Salome" Lensky in Tchaikovsky's "Eugene Onegin", and many more, Sean has received acclaim from critics across the globe.<ref>[http://www.operawarhorses.com/2012/10/27/rising-stars-an-interview-with-sean-panikkar/ Rising Stars: An Interview with Sean Panikkar, Part 1<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In addition, Sean has been honored by the George London Foundation with the 2007 Robert Jacobson Memorial Award and a 2009 George London Award; was a First Prize winner of the 2010 Gerda Lissner International Vocal Competition, and second place winner in the 2009 International Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition.<ref>http://asiantribune.com/sites/asiantribune.com/files/asian_tribune_epaper_page7.pdf</ref><ref>http://www.sundaytimes.lk/130818/plus/being-asian-is-an-asset-in-opera-58259.html</ref> |
An operatic tenor of Sri Lankan heritage, Sean has a strong, silken voice that can't help but capture the attention of any who hear it. Now having performed internationally in such roles as Gomatz in Mozart's "Ziade", Nadir in Bizet's "Pearlfishers", Narraboth in Strauss' "Salome" Lensky in Tchaikovsky's "Eugene Onegin", and many more, Sean has received acclaim from critics across the globe.<ref>[http://www.operawarhorses.com/2012/10/27/rising-stars-an-interview-with-sean-panikkar/ Rising Stars: An Interview with Sean Panikkar, Part 1<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In addition, Sean has been honored by the George London Foundation with the 2007 Robert Jacobson Memorial Award and a 2009 George London Award; was a First Prize winner of the 2010 Gerda Lissner International Vocal Competition, and second place winner in the 2009 International Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition.<ref>http://asiantribune.com/sites/asiantribune.com/files/asian_tribune_epaper_page7.pdf</ref><ref>http://www.sundaytimes.lk/130818/plus/being-asian-is-an-asset-in-opera-58259.html</ref> |
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==== Discography ==== |
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Stravinsky's Persephony, with the American Symphony Orchestra, Tenor Sean Panikkar |
Stravinsky's Persephony, with the American Symphony Orchestra, Tenor Sean Panikkar |
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Puccini's Manon Lescaut (DVD with the Metropolitan Opera, Edmondo: Sean Panikkar - EMI Classics<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3542066/ Sean Panikkar - IMDb<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
Puccini's Manon Lescaut (DVD with the Metropolitan Opera, Edmondo: Sean Panikkar - EMI Classics<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3542066/ Sean Panikkar - IMDb<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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William Bolcom, Songs of Innocence and of Experience, Soloist: Sean Panikkar |
William Bolcom, Songs of Innocence and of Experience, Soloist: Sean Panikkar |
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=== Fernando Varela === |
=== Fernando Varela === |
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Born in Puerto Rico, and growing up in Central Florida<ref>[http://nbclatino.com/2013/07/30/forte-singer-fernando-varela-americas-got-talent-could-be-ticket-to-opera-dreams-come-true/ Forte singer Fernando Varela: “America’s Got Talent” could be ticket to opera dreams come true<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>, Fernando did not begin singing seriously until high school. Having once been laughed at in his audition for the music department at the University of Central Florida, Fernando Varela is now a highly-acclaimed tenor, who instead garners standing ovations from crowds around the world for his emotional and captivating voice. Singing anything from Nessun Dorma to taking on all the parts in Bohemian Rhapsody in a solo performance, Fernando does not fail to move an audience to it's feet. Discovered by David Foster in his "Born to Sing" competition, Fernando has since performed with David on multiple occasions. David said of him "Luciano Pavarotti has been reborn! Fernando has the voice and personality of a superstar." <ref>[http://www.lasvegassun.com/vegasdeluxe/2011/nov/26/exclusive-photos-rising-stars-steal-david-fosters-/ Exclusive photos: Rising stars steal David Foster’s show at Mandalay - Las Vegas Sun News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
Born in Puerto Rico, and growing up in Central Florida<ref>[http://nbclatino.com/2013/07/30/forte-singer-fernando-varela-americas-got-talent-could-be-ticket-to-opera-dreams-come-true/ Forte singer Fernando Varela: “America’s Got Talent” could be ticket to opera dreams come true<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>, Fernando did not begin singing seriously until high school. Having once been laughed at in his audition for the music department at the University of Central Florida, Fernando Varela is now a highly-acclaimed tenor, who instead garners standing ovations from crowds around the world for his emotional and captivating voice. Singing anything from Nessun Dorma to taking on all the parts in Bohemian Rhapsody in a solo performance, Fernando does not fail to move an audience to it's feet. Discovered by David Foster in his "Born to Sing" competition, Fernando has since performed with David on multiple occasions. David said of him "Luciano Pavarotti has been reborn! Fernando has the voice and personality of a superstar." <ref>[http://www.lasvegassun.com/vegasdeluxe/2011/nov/26/exclusive-photos-rising-stars-steal-david-fosters-/ Exclusive photos: Rising stars steal David Foster’s show at Mandalay - Las Vegas Sun News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Fernando has performed with the Central Florida Lyric Opera, and the Palm Beach Opera.<ref>[http://180dfo.com/2009/03/tomorrow’s-tenor-superstar-fernando-varela/ Tomorrow’s Tenor Superstar Fernando Varela | JO LEE Magazine<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> He has performed in more than 31 countries and won critical acclaim across the globe. Fernando has individually recorded three CD's available digitally on iTunes or on Amazon music including "Dare to Live", "Prelude" and "Inspiration".<ref>[http://fernandovarela.com/music/ Fernando Varela's Music | The Official Fernando Varela Website<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
Fernando has performed with the Central Florida Lyric Opera, and the Palm Beach Opera.<ref>[http://180dfo.com/2009/03/tomorrow’s-tenor-superstar-fernando-varela/ Tomorrow’s Tenor Superstar Fernando Varela | JO LEE Magazine<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> He has performed in more than 31 countries and won critical acclaim across the globe. Fernando has individually recorded three CD's available digitally on iTunes or on Amazon music including "Dare to Live", "Prelude" and "Inspiration".<ref>[http://fernandovarela.com/music/ Fernando Varela's Music | The Official Fernando Varela Website<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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=== Josh Page === |
=== Josh Page === |
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⚫ | The youngest member of Forte, Josh Page, a New Yorker who along with his involvement in his family's alpaca farm is at 23 already an accomplished artist. Along with his brother, Zach, Josh has founded the Brothers Page<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2367690/bio Zach Page - Biography - IMDb<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. The Brothers Page is an eclectic band who write, arrange, produce and perform their own music in a unique style which can range from bluegrass to rock-and-roll, with influences from all genres including the classical where Josh has also made his mark individually. Having become a YouTube sensation after singing "The Prayer" with Josh Groban<ref>[http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Josh-Page-to-Perform-With-BKC-at-UNICEF-Snowflake-Lighting-Ceremony-1115-20131114 Josh Page to Perform With BKC at UNICEF Snowflake Lighting Ceremony, 11/15<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuyViiGD8r4 Josh Groban & Josh Page MSG Arena - The Prayer - YouTube<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>, Josh Page has toured with Jackie Evancho, and been a stand in for Andrea Bocelli during his "Passione" album release press tour. <ref>[http://www.firstpost.com/topic/person/andrea-bocelli-josh-page-standing-in-for-andrea-bocelli-at-fallon-show-rehe-video-AySvaK7JoEs-5944-1.html Josh Page from Forte standing in for Andrea Bocelli at Fallon Show Rehearsal - \"Quizas\" - Andrea Bocelli Videos : Firstpost Topic - Page 1<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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⚫ | The youngest member of Forte, Josh Page, a New Yorker who along with his involvement in his family's alpaca farm is at 23 already an accomplished artist. Along with his brother, Zach, Josh has founded the Brothers Page<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2367690/bio Zach Page - Biography - IMDb<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. The Brothers Page is an eclectic band who write, arrange, produce and perform their own music in a unique style which can range from bluegrass to rock-and-roll, with influences from all genres including the classical where Josh has also made his mark individually. Having become a YouTube sensation after singing "The Prayer" with Josh Groban<ref>[http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Josh-Page-to-Perform-With-BKC-at-UNICEF-Snowflake-Lighting-Ceremony-1115-20131114 Josh Page to Perform With BKC at UNICEF Snowflake Lighting Ceremony, 11/15<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuyViiGD8r4 Josh Groban & Josh Page MSG Arena - The Prayer - YouTube<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>, Josh Page has toured with Jackie Evancho, and been a stand in for Andrea Bocelli during his "Passione" album release press tour. <ref>[http://www.firstpost.com/topic/person/andrea-bocelli-josh-page-standing-in-for-andrea-bocelli-at-fallon-show-rehe-video-AySvaK7JoEs-5944-1.html Josh Page from Forte standing in for Andrea Bocelli at Fallon Show Rehearsal - \"Quizas\" - Andrea Bocelli Videos : Firstpost Topic - Page 1<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Josh competed in and won a David Foster and Friends vocal competition in 2009<ref>[http://www.charicemania.com/2009/11/11/news/international/david-foster-friends-concert-reviews/ David Foster & Friends Concert Reviews | Charice<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr6auiVu_hk David Foster and Friends Competition Winner Josh Page - This Is The Moment - Hard Rock Live - YouTube<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>, and has studied at the Manhattan School of Music, Boston University's Tanglewood Institute, the Bel Canto Institute in Florence, and Siena Summer Music. |
Josh competed in and won a David Foster and Friends vocal competition in 2009<ref>[http://www.charicemania.com/2009/11/11/news/international/david-foster-friends-concert-reviews/ David Foster & Friends Concert Reviews | Charice<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr6auiVu_hk David Foster and Friends Competition Winner Josh Page - This Is The Moment - Hard Rock Live - YouTube<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>, and has studied at the Manhattan School of Music, Boston University's Tanglewood Institute, the Bel Canto Institute in Florence, and Siena Summer Music. |
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Introduction
Forte Tenors are a classical crossover tenor trio, originally coming together as entrants on America's Got Talent, Season 8.[1][2]The trio is made up of Operatic Tenor Sean Panikkar, who joined the group as a replacement for Hana Ryu[3][4] (who had to drop out of the competition due to issues with his visa) along with original members Fernando Varela and Josh Page. Forte had unique origins, having met over the internet and coming together with the sole intent of trying for America's Got Talent. Quoting Sean Panikkar "I think what really makes our group work is that the three of us are such unique voices. We’re all from different musical backgrounds. What we’re doing is more or less a classical spin on pop music — singing it in a classical style."[5] Having met only for minutes prior to their first performance together, their voices blended flawlessly producing a distinct and unbelievably enjoyable sound. Forte made it to the final round - with strong fan support behind them, eventually finishing in 4th place. [6]
As they walked off the stage after the finale, Forte was approached by representatives of Sony/Columbia records, quickly signed a record deal[7], and immediately recorded their first CD in an amazing 5 days. Their self-titled CD was released November 12, 2013, under 11 weeks after the AGT finale. Almost immediately rising to #3 on the Amazon Music charts, it debuted at #76 on Billboard's top 200 [8] In a meteoric rise to success in the classical crossover genre, Forte Tenors lives have been a whirlwind since the America's Got Talent Finale. Along with their solo careers, the trio has managed within their first few months following AGT to fit in a number of impressive performances to include[9]: headlining for The Golden Hat Foundation the Music of Hope concert at Carnegie Hall, on November 16, 2013[10]; a performance during the National Tree Lighting at the White House December 6, 2013[11]; a three night run of a full-length Forte headline show at the Tropicana Las Vegas on December 28-30, 2013[12]; a concert at the Boca Raton Festival of the Arts March 15, 2014[13]; and as the feature performers in the Central City Opera Theater of Dreams Gala in Denver Colorado on April 5, 2014.[14]
Discography
Single Caruso - Sony/Columbia Records (Digital Release)
Album Forte - Sony/Columbia Records, Released November 12, 2013
Members
Sean Panikkar
Billed on America's Got Talent as "Mr Mom", Sean Panikkar is in actuality an operatic tenor with a storied career of over 10 years. Possessing Bachelor and Master's Degrees in Music Performance from the University of Michigan, Sean also participated in the Seagle Music Colony, and in the Merola Summer program at the San Francisco Opera, where he was also selected to be an Adler Fellow. He has been a resident of the Michigan Opera Theater, and the Pittsburgh Opera. Along with Forte, Sean is maintaining his current operatic schedule, which included performances this season as Tamino with Pittsburgh Opera [15] and Macbeth at the Palm Beach Opera [16] among others.
An operatic tenor of Sri Lankan heritage, Sean has a strong, silken voice that can't help but capture the attention of any who hear it. Now having performed internationally in such roles as Gomatz in Mozart's "Ziade", Nadir in Bizet's "Pearlfishers", Narraboth in Strauss' "Salome" Lensky in Tchaikovsky's "Eugene Onegin", and many more, Sean has received acclaim from critics across the globe.[17] In addition, Sean has been honored by the George London Foundation with the 2007 Robert Jacobson Memorial Award and a 2009 George London Award; was a First Prize winner of the 2010 Gerda Lissner International Vocal Competition, and second place winner in the 2009 International Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition.[18][19]
Discography
Stravinsky's Persephony, with the American Symphony Orchestra, Tenor Sean Panikkar
Mozart's Zaide (DVD), Directed by Peter Sellers, Gomatz: Sean Panikkar - Medici Arts
Puccini's Manon Lescaut (DVD with the Metropolitan Opera, Edmondo: Sean Panikkar - EMI Classics[20]
William Bolcom, Songs of Innocence and of Experience, Soloist: Sean Panikkar
The Armed Man & Concert for Peace (DVD) Rackham Symphony Choir and Orchestra, Tenor Soloist: Sean Panikkar
Fernando Varela
Born in Puerto Rico, and growing up in Central Florida[21], Fernando did not begin singing seriously until high school. Having once been laughed at in his audition for the music department at the University of Central Florida, Fernando Varela is now a highly-acclaimed tenor, who instead garners standing ovations from crowds around the world for his emotional and captivating voice. Singing anything from Nessun Dorma to taking on all the parts in Bohemian Rhapsody in a solo performance, Fernando does not fail to move an audience to it's feet. Discovered by David Foster in his "Born to Sing" competition, Fernando has since performed with David on multiple occasions. David said of him "Luciano Pavarotti has been reborn! Fernando has the voice and personality of a superstar." [22] Fernando has performed with the Central Florida Lyric Opera, and the Palm Beach Opera.[23] He has performed in more than 31 countries and won critical acclaim across the globe. Fernando has individually recorded three CD's available digitally on iTunes or on Amazon music including "Dare to Live", "Prelude" and "Inspiration".[24]
Josh Page
The youngest member of Forte, Josh Page, a New Yorker who along with his involvement in his family's alpaca farm is at 23 already an accomplished artist. Along with his brother, Zach, Josh has founded the Brothers Page[25]. The Brothers Page is an eclectic band who write, arrange, produce and perform their own music in a unique style which can range from bluegrass to rock-and-roll, with influences from all genres including the classical where Josh has also made his mark individually. Having become a YouTube sensation after singing "The Prayer" with Josh Groban[26][27], Josh Page has toured with Jackie Evancho, and been a stand in for Andrea Bocelli during his "Passione" album release press tour. [28]
Josh competed in and won a David Foster and Friends vocal competition in 2009[29][30], and has studied at the Manhattan School of Music, Boston University's Tanglewood Institute, the Bel Canto Institute in Florence, and Siena Summer Music.
References
- ^ LifeSiteNews Mobile | Beauty, truth, and operatic boy bands: a lesson from America’s Got Talent
- ^ Three Gifted Singers Blend as One - Guideposts
- ^ FWOpera Tenor Wows Howard Stern on ‘America’s Got Talent’ | Art&Seek
- ^ Fort Worth Opera Star on "America's Got Talent" - Fort Worth Weekly
- ^ Q+A: ‘America’s Got Talent’ finalist Forte brings popera to the forefront at Tropicana - Las Vegas Sun News
- ^ Local Tenor Fernando Varela Talks With The Morning MIX Before ‘America’s Got Talent’ Finale « MIX 105.1
- ^ America's Got Talent - Forte Tenors 12/10 by Best Ever You | Self Help Podcasts
- ^ WORLD | Singing group’s life after reality TV | Andrew Branch | Dec. 10, 2013
- ^ A Conversation with Forte’s Fernando Varela
- ^ Operatic Trio Forte Takes Carnegie Hall By Vocal Storm | MasterClassLady.Com
- ^ Forte | 2013 National Christmas Tree Lighting
- ^ Fourth-place finishers to play Las Vegas first | Las Vegas Review-Journal
- ^ FORTE in Concert Boca Raton | Festival of the Arts Boca
- ^ Theatre of Dreams Gala | Central City Opera
- ^ 'America's Got Talent' finalist Sean Panikkar, of Saline, talks Forte's new album, Howie Mandel and more | MLive.com
- ^ http://www.mypalmbeachpost.com/news/entertainment/arts-theater/pop-opera-star-appears-in-macbeth-at-palm-beach-op/ncxrt/
- ^ Rising Stars: An Interview with Sean Panikkar, Part 1
- ^ http://asiantribune.com/sites/asiantribune.com/files/asian_tribune_epaper_page7.pdf
- ^ http://www.sundaytimes.lk/130818/plus/being-asian-is-an-asset-in-opera-58259.html
- ^ Sean Panikkar - IMDb
- ^ Forte singer Fernando Varela: “America’s Got Talent” could be ticket to opera dreams come true
- ^ Exclusive photos: Rising stars steal David Foster’s show at Mandalay - Las Vegas Sun News
- ^ Tomorrow’s Tenor Superstar Fernando Varela | JO LEE Magazine
- ^ Fernando Varela's Music | The Official Fernando Varela Website
- ^ Zach Page - Biography - IMDb
- ^ Josh Page to Perform With BKC at UNICEF Snowflake Lighting Ceremony, 11/15
- ^ Josh Groban & Josh Page MSG Arena - The Prayer - YouTube
- ^ Josh Page from Forte standing in for Andrea Bocelli at Fallon Show Rehearsal - \"Quizas\" - Andrea Bocelli Videos : Firstpost Topic - Page 1
- ^ David Foster & Friends Concert Reviews | Charice
- ^ David Foster and Friends Competition Winner Josh Page - This Is The Moment - Hard Rock Live - YouTube