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Magnus Eisengrim Inner circle Sulla placed heads on 1053 Posts |
Just thought I throw some opera into the current wave of favorite rock bits and pieces.
Everybody sings Nessun Dorma. But Jussi Björling defines it. John
The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere
The ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity.--Yeats |
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Marlin1894 Special user 559 Posts |
Enrico Caruso or Placido Domingo.
Although, I have to admit I was really moved the first time I saw that Paul Potts guy sing. |
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motown Inner circle Atlanta by way of Detroit 6127 Posts |
Hamiton
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landmark Inner circle within a triangle 5194 Posts |
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On 2011-08-10 12:50, motown wrote: Beat me to it
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NicholasD Inner circle 1458 Posts |
My favorites are Richard Tucker and Mario Del Monaco for Nessun Dorma. Mario Lanza for versatility; he was able to sing popular songs without sounding like an opera singer trying to sing popular songs.
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critter Inner circle Spokane, WA 2653 Posts |
Bruce Dickinson
"The fool is one who doesn't know what you have just found out."
~Will Rogers |
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NicholasD Inner circle 1458 Posts |
A little aside, Caruso could cradle a large egg in his mouth and close his lips over it without cracking the shell.
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magicalaurie Inner circle Ontario, Canada 2962 Posts |
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On 2011-08-10 12:45, Magnus Eisengrim wrote: I'm going to have to disagree with you, John. Though, according to some of the comments, Pavarotti was a fan, I prefer Pavarotti's rich, warm tone. Some have said things to the effect that Jussi hits the top notes with ease and sings effortlessly, without strain, but to me, his tone sounds strained in places. He has clarity in articulation, but I don't think his tone is nearly as pleasing as Pavarotti's. Maybe a sound quality issue, a mixing issue. I'd like to see a performance version. I think he may hit the top notes easier, but seems less comfortable on the bottom end. In terms of connection with the song, I think the clip of Pavarotti has Jussi beat, but, to be fair, that may be largely due to the fact that we can watch Luciano's eyes as he sings. Watch them. http://youtu.be/RdTBml4oOZ8 Laurie |
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Magnus Eisengrim Inner circle Sulla placed heads on 1053 Posts |
Laurie, I agree with almost everything you say about Pavarotti. His tone is full and rich, and he has unbelievable mastery of dynamics. He's definitely my #2 choice. And as you note, Pavarotti is a GREAT showman. When I am on stage, I try to finish like Pavarotti
Björling brings a depth of character to the aria that I don't get from Pararotti. Björling's ff attack toward the end absolutely makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up. He gives me an emotional response that extends through my whole body. But I could never fault your taste for loving Pararotti. John
The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere
The ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity.--Yeats |
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Vincero Veteran user New Zealand 379 Posts |
Great thread. For me, Jussi Bjorling is the best. Especially for Nessun Dorma. His vocal type doesn't strictly suit the role Puccini intended for the male lead in Turandot, but Pavarotti wasn't suited to it either. If you want a tenor that sings Nessun Dorma the way Puccini would have wanted it, then check out Franco Corelli. Marvelous voice. Here's his Nessun Dorma:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avjNx_J1iHo Brilliant stuff, but my god, Bjorling's live version (with just a piano!!) take the biscuit??? The crowd go wild. Magnus, make sure you watch this if you haven't seen it already: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdL483b4kao Now, having glorified Bjorling and Corelli, I want to turn to Pavarotti. Everyone should watch this. His 1961 debut is INCREDIBLE. He sings "Che Gelida Manina" and hits that high C like no one had before. To think that he was Di Stefano's understudy that night. The audience erupts into applause during the high C. You can hear the excitement and it's magical. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G890jG02RbI Enjoy guys, Zac
"Which way I fly is Hell; myself am Hell; And in the lowest deep a lower deep
Still threat'ning to devour me opens wide, To which the Hell I suffer seems a Heav'n" -John Milton, (Paradise Lost) |
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Vincero Veteran user New Zealand 379 Posts |
Oh yeah, and of course my username comes from the aria "Nessun Dorma"
"Which way I fly is Hell; myself am Hell; And in the lowest deep a lower deep
Still threat'ning to devour me opens wide, To which the Hell I suffer seems a Heav'n" -John Milton, (Paradise Lost) |
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Josh Chaikin Inner circle Kansas City 1430 Posts |
I have to go with Anthony Warlow. The man can sing it all and brilliantly too.
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Magnus Eisengrim Inner circle Sulla placed heads on 1053 Posts |
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On 2011-08-11 04:42, Vincero wrote: A very masculine performance. You can feel the stage drama. Quote:
Brilliant stuff, but my god, Bjorling's live version (with just a piano!!) take the biscuit??? The crowd go wild. Magnus, make sure you watch this if you haven't seen it already: Now that was different. Björling treats the aria like a lied and it works brilliantly. Quote:
Now, having glorified Bjorling and Corelli, I want to turn to Pavarotti. Everyone should watch this. His 1961 debut is INCREDIBLE. He sings "Che Gelida Manina" and hits that high C like no one had before. To think that he was Di Stefano's understudy that night. The audience erupts into applause during the high C. You can hear the excitement and it's magical. Thanks for the thoughts and the links. Three brilliant performances, indeed. John
The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere
The ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity.--Yeats |
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critter Inner circle Spokane, WA 2653 Posts |
So it's just me for Bruce Dickinson?
"The fool is one who doesn't know what you have just found out."
~Will Rogers |
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Magnus Eisengrim Inner circle Sulla placed heads on 1053 Posts |
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On 2011-08-11 10:12, critter wrote: You'll be in a pretty small group, I'm thinkin'. Not that there's anything wrong with being in a minority... John
The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere
The ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity.--Yeats |
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LobowolfXXX Inner circle La Famiglia 1196 Posts |
I'll get in there with Critter...I loves me some Bruce.
"Torture doesn't work" lol
Guess they forgot to tell Bill Buckley. "...as we reason and love, we are able to hope. And hope enables us to resist those things that would enslave us." |
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critter Inner circle Spokane, WA 2653 Posts |
Well if we're outnumbered then I guess we'd better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkPiQPLCYsw&feature=related
"The fool is one who doesn't know what you have just found out."
~Will Rogers |
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magicalaurie Inner circle Ontario, Canada 2962 Posts |
http://youtu.be/NUKgN-nC93c
Here's an even lovelier clip of the performance I posted earlier, smile, handshake, and audience address included. Laurie |
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NicholasD Inner circle 1458 Posts |
That last clip of Pavarotti is one of my favorites. He sure liked to show off by holding that last note.
It's a shame that we've lost Corelli, Del Monaco and Lanza. They surely would be concert tour superstars if they were in their primes today. |
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Magnus Eisengrim Inner circle Sulla placed heads on 1053 Posts |
Gotta say, I've never thought much of Lanza. His performances always strike me as hammy and sentimental.
John
The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere
The ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity.--Yeats |
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