I posted Giangiacomo Guelfi in 2023, but I came across this film from a television production of Tosca with him and Renata Tebaldi, and I suppose that I couldn't resist....
Read MoreGiuseppe de Luca was one of the most famous Bel Canto baritones of his time. He was a student of Antonio Cotogni, and Toscanini called him the greatest baritone that...
Read MoreEndrèze, whose real name was Arthur Krakman, was, in his time, a very famous baritone. He was born in the US, but went to France to study singing with Jean...
Read MoreBy all accounts, Thodor Uppman was a lovely man. He had a high baritone voice, and it is extremely well-produced. He studied with Beverly Johnson, a very famous voice teacher,...
Read MoreLeontyne Price was one of the greatest Verdi sopranos of the 20th century. Her voice was magnificent, and she was a good musician. Her vocal production was excellent. One of...
Read MorePilar Lorengar was a Spanish soprano known for performing in major opera houses internationally. She sang a wide range of roles in both lyric and dramatic repertoire, including works by...
Read MoreGabriel Bacquier was a leading 20th century baritone, especially in roles in his native French. He was noted for his sophisticated and natural acting style, his smooth, warm voice, and...
Read MoreI was thinking about this piece this morning, and I decided to repost it. Elenor Steber was a great lyric soprano. She commissioned a piece from Samuel Barber, one of...
Read MoreMichel Dens was a famous French baritone in the post WWII-period. When listening to him, I can hear the freedom of the air when he sings. In other words, he...
Read MoreI seem to be posting Verdi baritones lately. Here is yet another one - Rolando Panerai. He had a large, beautiful, supple voice that had a brownish tint, like polished...
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