何塞·库拉在上海

José Cura in Shanghai

2007年初的上海古典乐界，最热闹的无疑就是当今国际乐坛最炙手可热的男高音歌唱家何塞·库拉的上海之行了。虽然我们迎来过卢契亚诺·帕瓦罗蒂的迷人歌喉，欣赏过普拉西多·多明戈的挺拔身姿，但他们大驾光临时毕竟已有廉颇老矣之感，完成一台音乐会都有跌跌撞撞之感，更不要说能欣赏他们演绎完整版的歌剧了。我本来就十分崇尚何塞的声音状态，自己是完全的何塞“粉丝”，所以当听说何塞这次来上海，而且将带给我们卡拉夫王子时，无疑让我连续处于极端兴奋状态。更让人激动的是，机缘巧合，本人十分荣幸地担任了何塞此次上海行程的全程贴身翻译，这大概也让我成为了何塞在上海期间和他走得最近、相处时间最长的人了。

Jose＇s Cura has the stature of a star：that of a big star. But he＇s also open and gregarious, just like an elder brother or a father figure. Jose＇s has the typical humor and disposition of an artist, willing to help those in need, warm and friendly with all working staff. but he is also serious about his music , a trait typical of many classical musicians. Jose is not only an outstanding tenor, he is also a conductor, composer, and pianist! When asked how he would like to be addressed, he didn＇t hesitate and replied, ＂Maestro!＂ On stage he is a magnificent tenor, an idol for many, In real life, he is a great father and husband.