Ludovic Tézier, Chevalier des Art et Lettres

I found out today that Ludovic Tezier has been awarded the title of Chevalier des Art et Lettres, which is, as far as i am aware of, the highest distinction the French state can bestow upon one of its artists. Congratulations!!!!!

Find out more and see some pictures of the ceremony, which took place yesterday before the Oneghin premiere at Opera Bastille from this fan blog.

And because i believe this is not only very well deserved, but that Ludovic Tezier is a wonderful artist, not sufficiently well known to the public, i've decided to have a little celebration of my own on this occasion, and share with you some of the reasons why i admire his language skills and diction, his style, his voice, his elegant and rich musicality. In no particular order of preference.....
Enjoy!

"Ah, no lasciarti in pace!" Nozze

Thanks ComteAnckarstrom for the video

"Pourquoi me réveiller" Werther

Thanks ComteAnckarstrom for the video

"Votre toast" Carmen

Thanks antmusique for the video

"Romance à l'étoile"

Thanks ComteAnckarstrom for the video

Air du Prince Yeletsky Pique Dame

Thanks ComteAnckarstrom for the video

"Eri Tu" Ballo in maschera

Thanks tenore23 for the video

"A moi viens, ouvre tes aîles" Lucie de Lammermoor

Thanks babyfairy for the video

The only thing left for me to say is actually a big question: Why, oh why does he not sing at the ROH????????? And i mean now, today, not x years ago or in concert performances... I'll keep hoping that he will be back in London singing sometimes soon.

Toute chose est encore à la place connue......

To have and to hold, to listen and watch, to remember and indulge, to cherish...

You can preorder for example from here (thanks a lot HM for this tip!)