I know where you guys are coming from, especially in terms of the arrangements, but no way has GP got a suitable voice for opera - he doesn't have the range, for starters, and it's totally not his style.

What I like is the richness and 'honeyed' tones of his voice, and the 'humanity' and emotion he injects into his vocal delivery, which I agree suits some material better than others. For me, he's still, without question, one of the great voices of the modern era.

Marco.