Last year, Fernando Varela, one of three singers from the popera group, Forte, took America’s Got Talent by storm, having finished in the Top 4 acts of the season. Forte has since carved out a phenomenal career post- AGT, having performed at numerous high profile events, including Carnegie Hall, and for President Barack Obama and […]
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Operatic Trio Forte Takes Carnegie Hall By Vocal Storm
Update: Forte Tenors Fans raised $3,135 in Forte’s name (goal was $3,000) for Kate Winslet’s Golden Hat Foundation for Autism. Sean, Josh & Fernando were extremely appreciative about this. They kept saying, “Best Fans Ever!” (and we kept saying, “Best Tenors Ever!”). On Saturday, November 16th, Forte made its Carnegie Hall debut as part of […]
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My Fashionably Late Video Of Forte’s Appearance On Un Nuevo Dia
Picture Credit: Sony Music/Columbia Records A representative from Sony Music/Columbia Records was kind enough to send me a link to Forte’s Un Nuevo Dia appearance on November 11th. During their interview, you could see and feel the excitement surrounding these three very talented singers. After they spoke with their very animated and entertaining host, we […]
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America’s Got Talent Stars – Forte – Release A Spanking New CD For Your Holiday Listening Pleasure
Set your Clock Alarm, Calendar or Reminder App to 12 Midnight November 12th. That is when the much-anticipated inaugural Forte CD is officially released. It seems like just a short time ago these guys were enjoying successful yet below radar careers. Then, by discovering and collaborating their enormous individual talents, they introduced an exciting new […]
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Performance Masterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Results Finale
Picture Credit: America’s Got Talent What an absolutely stellar Performance Finale on Tuesday evening. America’s Got Talent truly went out of their way to celebrate each act with mouth watering productions. Unfortunately, the judges didn’t receive the AGT Memo stating that this was a festive affair where all the Top 6 acts should be lauded […]
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Tenor Trio Forte Brings Down The America’s Got Talent House With “Caruso”
What a spectacular evening of performances. One cannot help but love this Top 6 – all are enormously talented and gave some of their best performances of the entire season. However, I am rooting for Forte all the way. Their performances of “The Prayer” and “Caruso” were exceptional and chill inducing. However, it was their […]
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Performance Masterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Performance Finale
We have hit the Finale of Season 8 of America’s Got Talent. And, I think we can all agree that the competition has been particularly fierce this season. In every category – vocal, dancing, magic, acrobatics, visual, – the performing standards of all acts reached monumental heights this season. Now, after 75,000 acts, we will […]
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America’s Got Talent Act – Forte- Set To Inspire Us With Two Song Selections
I can’t begin to tell you how exciting it has been to have a personal connection to Forte. In fact, it is almost surreal. Every time they step on the stage, I am both excited and nervous – it’s crazy. However, they never fail to disappoint – their performances have been nothing short of spectacular. […]
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Performance Masterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Top 12 Results Show
So, what did you all think of Tuesday’s show? Which act or acts are a shoo-inn for the Top 6 or is it anybody’s game right now? Well, one thing is for certain – some singers are going to bite the dust tonight and it won’t be Forte. Radio City exploded on Wednesday evening after […]
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[Audio] Forte Speaks About America’s Got Talent Semi-Finale Show Which Airs Tuesday, September 10th
Fernando Varela, Josh Page and Sean Panikkar, members of the Tenor Trio, Forte, truly are three of the most gifted vocalists on the music scene today. And humble and gracious to boot! Below you will hear a recent interview they conducted on the Howard Stern Show, where their combined intelligence and transparent genuineness highlighted the […]
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Tenor Group Forte Raises The Roof And The Judges At Radio City Music Hall
On Tuesday, August 27th, Tenor Trio, Forte, brought down the house in Radio City Music Hall with their outstanding rendition of the pop classic, “Unchained Melody”. And received the only standing ovation of the night from all four judges in doing so. Commanding the America’s Got Talent stage with consummate professionalism and artistry, these three […]
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Question: What Will Forte Be Singing On America’s Got Talent This Tuesday?
Answer: I don’t know. I wish I did, but I don’t. But, I thought we could have a little fun here with possibilities. So many songs, so little time. I am hoping that they stick to Broadway/Pop classics, as we already know that they can tear the house down with the sublimely trained operatic voices. […]
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Let’s Eat Cake Says America’s Got Talent Semi-Finalists, Forte!
America’s Got Talent semifinalist, Forte, recently reunited to rehearse new music for their upcoming appearances on the show. And, their hard work was rewarded with a yummy looking cake presented in their honor at a dinner break from rehearsals at the beautiful Peabody Orlando! They are scheduled to make another appearance on the show in […]
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Performance Masterclass For America’s Got Talent Season 8 Top 60: Group 2 Results
Picture Credit: NBC’s America’s Got Talent Okay, this is it. The Live Results. Did my guys, Forte, make it through to the Top 20? They better or there will be major pouting while I blog over the next little while. The show has already live. It began at 9:00 Eastern on NBC. I will provide […]
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[VIDEO]Tenor Trio Forte Raises The Roof At Radio City Music Hall Performing “Somewhere”
First of all, special thanks to Rickey.Org for posting this video. That was quick and quick was what I was looking for after Forte’s incredible performance on Tuesday evening’s America’s Got Talent. Singing the Broadway classic from Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story, these impeccably talented vocalists added class, poise and elegance to this week’s less […]
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Performance Masterclass For America’s Got Talent Season 8 Top 60: Group 2
Okay, this show is gradually evolving into America’s Got Vocalists. There are so many fine, diverse singers on this show. If all the fans decide to jump on board, we could have a Top 4 Vocal Finale on our hands. However, let us not disregard the emerging superstar status of magician and illusionist, Collins Key. […]
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America’s Got Talent Performer Fernando Varela Of Forte Fame Performs The Star Spangled Banner
Happy Independence Day to my American readers. In order to celebrate Independence Day in grand style, I have packed a one-two punch in “Star Spangled Banner” video performances here on this blogging site. Below this topic, you will see and hear a gorgeous rendition of both the Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America by […]
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[VIDEO]Opera Trio Forte Shines Ever So Bright On America’s Got Talent
Look at those smiling faces. They belong to Fernando Varela, Josh Page and Hana Ryu, members of the astounding vocal trio, Forte. And they have plenty to smile about. They just gave a spectacular performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Pie Jesu on Tuesday night’s America’s Got Talent show. Look at those relaxed jaws and round […]
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