Were it not for the sequinned high heels, Samuel Marino could have passed for a 1970s disco lothario when he strode onto Sydney’s City Recital Hall stage this week.
The Bee Gees certainly would have loved his lilac silk suit. But then the 31-year-old Venezuelan opened his mouth to sing, and there emerged an ethereal sound that made Barry Gibb seem like a bass.
Michael BaileyArts & Culture editorMichael Bailey writes on arts and culture, and edits Weekend Fin. He is a former editor of the Financial Review Rich List. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at m.bailey@nine.com.au
