By request: American barihunk Rod Gilfry

[Photo from Rod Gilfry's website]

I've received three emails asking me how I could forget Rod Gilfry in a tribute to American barihunks. Although I stated my list wasn't comprehensive, he certainly is worth looking at on a long holiday weekend. He also seems to be having a lot of fun in this video of The Barber of Seville.

You can see him earn his barihunk credentials on two wonderful DVDs, Iphigenie en Tauride and in Streetcar Named Desire.

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Giving Thanks to American Barihunks

[Top to Bottom: Randall Turner (photo from artist website), Franco Pomponi (photo from artist website), Michael Todd Simpson (photo from artist website), Nathan Gunn (ScreenCap) and David Adam Moore (ScreenCap)]

During this uniquely American holiday weekend, I thought that it would be appropriate to give thanks to the abundance of American barihunks in our midst. From top to bottom you'll find Indiana native Randal Turner, one of the cutest and most charming singers in the world today; Franco Pomponi, whose sultry looks and animal magnetism can steal the show regardless of who else is on the stage; North Carolina native Michael Todd Simpson, whose tall, striking presence and warm, rich baritone are a sheer delight; Illinois resident Nathan Gunn who many claim was the inspiration for the term Barihunk and who certainly has personified the term; and, the deeply profound Texas native David Adam Moore, who has made modern opera sexy.

This is by no means a comprehensive list of American Barihunks, but it certainly represents the hottest and most popular barihunks on this site. I can always tell when Nathan Gunn is on TV, because the site visits go through the roof.

I also want to take time to thank all of the Barihunks fans who send me pictures and suggestions. I am planning some upgrades to the site in the near future, due to some great suggestions from readers. I try to respond to everyone and am committed to posting as many hot singers as possible. My apologies to those who don't make the cut.

For today's listening pleasure here is Michael Todd Simpson singing one of the most beautiful versions of the Nedda-Silvio duet from Pagliacci that I've heard:
http://www.michaeltoddsimpson.com/audio.html

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Kyle Ketelsen Drops His Pants

[Top photo - ScreenCap from Royal Opera House in London; Bottom photo with Erwin Schrott at L.A. Opera, photo by Robert Millard]

American Bass-Baritone Kyle Ketelsen has deserved a place on Barihunks for some time. But dropping your pants in a production is a sure fire way to get posted. Here he is in Barcelona this year singing the Catalogue Aria from Don Giovanni.

He studied at the prestigious vocal school at Indiana University and later won First Prize in several international vocal competitions, including the Metropolitan Opera National Council.

Ketelsen's only other Barihunk role is Escamillo.

Simon Keenlyside Nude

These are two ScreenCaps from the Royal Opera House production of Don Giovanni. Fellow barihunk Mariusz Kwiecien took over later in the run and Barihunks is wondering, "Where are those pictures?"

In the meantime, we'll enjoy being teased by Simon's Keenly Kovered Kobblers.

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Rock Me Amadeus!

[Top two photos are screencaps from the Dallas Morning News video; The large photo of Daniel Okulitch is courtesy of Karen Almond, the official photographer for the Dallas Opera]

Do you remember the song "Rock Me Amadeus" with the lyrics?:

He was Superstar
He was popular
He was so exalted
Because he had flair
He was a virtuose
Was a rock idol
And everyone shouted:
Come on and rock me Amadeus

Well, the Dallas Opera is rockin' some serious Amadeus with their production of Le Nozze di Figaro. We've already posted about the production, but now we have photos of Daniel Okulitch shirtless and not "almost shirtless." Also, there's a nice screencap of cutie Michael Todd Simpson.

It's nice to see two barihunks burning up the stage together.

There are performances through November 22. Visit the website at www.dallasopera.org. If you're in the area, don't miss this performance.

Bass Alexander Tsymbalyuk - "Come Dal Ciel Precipita" from Macbeth

This isn't a role one usually finds a barihunk, but Alexander Tsymbaluk looks absolutely hot as Banco. His gorgeous, rolling bass voice is pretty wonderful, too.

Hadleigh Adams gets Hotter and Hotter

Hadleigh Adams just keeps getting hotter and hotter every day. He's quit his modeling career, but still seems to be taking some beautiful pictures. The short hair is the "new look."

Hottie Hadleigh has moved to Melbourne, Australia where he was accepted into the prestigious Opera School after receiving a full scholarship.

In 2009, he'll be singing Papageno, three Messiahs and two performances of the St. John Passion.

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