TARJA__O MIO BABBINO CARO (Puccini) - Beauty & the Beat - Tarja Turunen & Mike Terrana

Experience Tarja's unique live album "Beauty & the Beat", recorded during her 2013 world tour!

“Beauty & The Beat” is something very different than your ordinary rock show, let alone your ordinary classic concert. Its music played in an unorthodox manner, it’s the performance of a wide range of classical pieces and rock songs together with an orchestra and choir. It strikes you with awe.
Originally planned as a one-time event – the first performance was already held in 2011, the show was too successful with fans and critics to simply never happen again. In spring 2013, Tarja Turunen and drummer Mike Terrana again toured throughout the world, from Poland to Russia to Mexico.

The music of “Beauty & The Beat” ranges from immortal classic pieces by Bach, Strauss and Mozart to Rossini, but doesn’t neglect pure rock music like songs from Led Zeppelin, Queen as well as Tarja’s own pieces. All combined with orchestra and choir with more than 100 musicians on stage, an enormous sound, energetic drums and Tarja’s angelic voice.
Tarja and Mike complement each other musically. Whereas Mike bangs his drums with rock attitude, Tarja shines with her crystal clear voice and incredible stage presence; all lulled with the warm, full sound of an orchestra.

[barryfrazer]

As a big Puccini fan, and Metal by the way, I think this is breathtaking! Tarja is the ultimate crossover. Best wishes from Northern Ireland.

[annamariachasta]

This woman is the very reason I fell deeply in love with opera. Have been following her since the early Nightwish days. I myself sing without any background and am planning to train myself in classical singing because it comes naturally to me. At this point I just need to say that although the trained ones state she is not a full-fledged classical singer (according to the standards), I have NEVER.. EVER heard this color in a voice of a soprano. NEVER. To me, this is (if not THE) one of the greatest voice colors on earth. In the end color and emotion impact more than technique. I ADMIRE her.

[Aenygma_]

It's the first time I hear her voice without metal music hahaha. I figured she could sing marvellously in an actual opera, but I was still blown away. Amazing singer.

[elainecristinaneri]

Who besides me thinks Puccini would be not only impressed, but proud of Tarja Turunen?

[begomartinez]

Que gran regalo poder escuchar a Tarja Turunen cantando O Mio Babbino Caro de Puccini, un gran aplauso, es un gran placer y deleite, ,,, mil gracias . ✨✨✨✨✨✨. ..Excellent you 💞💞💖

[mateusmargonari]

I learned to like and admire opera and classical music thanks to Tarja.

[mervperry]

Wow what a superb vocalist Tarja is. From Nightwish to Puccini and back, and everything in-between.

[StarOfArtemis]

I can't stop watching this concert, absolutely gorgeous

[liricobarroco]

She’s so amazing, my favorite crossover opera singer, superb and stunning! She’s so respectful of tempos and the direction of the orchestra director, that’s mean she’s a very good sheet music reader! Love it she’s fantastic, not a plastic singer!

[juhhr]

OMG such an amazing voice. I love Tarja.

[steveholman]

I was not emotionally prepared for this. I've been a Tarja fan since before the NW unpleasantness, but only hearing this for the first time. Perfection ❤

[LigeiaNoire]

Tarja is at the top of the best crossover artists out there, this Puccini piece was always like gold to her vocals. Control, power and a touch of that dark melancholic timbre, long live thee Siren!

[joshcavaradossi]

Brava! Her voice it's totally controlled by orchestra director, so professional so emotional, what a great aria interpretation! 😍

[stanehering]

Tarja is so unique classical singer and the most unique metal singer at all. I admire her as my favorite female singer. Best wishes from Slovenia.

[alexis_r]

A angel signing.. Bella Tarja implacable luciendose en su otra faceta en la musica y en uno de los generos mas lindo.. la musica clasica. Por ti Tarja conoci que la musica clasica lo linda sublime sofisticada que enamora...

[underdark]

Quelle émotion incroyable magnifique sublime
Tarja je t’aime ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[asicdathens]

As a big Puccini and Callas fan (I'm Greek) that was very good for live. And she sings mostly metal than opera

[patriciaantonio]

Me encanta😍 es una mujer muy bella y su voz me fascina, la admiro

[deborahhaddad]

La versión de Monserrat caballe sigue siendo mi favorita, pero esta versión definitivamente le sigue 💖

[marceloolivera]

Tiene una técnica preciosa!!!! Bellísima su interpretación,